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🌱 Hiddenite debris burn turns destructive, drawing help from Taylorsville firefighters
Also check out Alexander Central Cougars vs St.Stephens Indians on the Taylorsville Patch calendar
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In today's newsletter:
- Hiddenite debris burn turns destructive, drawing help from Taylorsville firefighters
Also on today's calendar: Alexander Central Cougars vs Mcdowell Titans and 3 more events.
Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Very warm with sunshine, with a high of 90 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: A stray afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 88, low: 70.
- Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 78 and low of 69 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Fire damages Hiddenite home (taylorsvilletimes.com) — A Hiddenite home on Hill River Road was damaged after a debris burn escaped, destroying an outbuilding and spreading fire behind the house's metal siding. Hiddenite firefighters, joined by Taylorsville and Stony Point crews plus state and county agencies, contained the blaze without injuries, though the homeowner faces power loss, demolition, and drying work despite having insurance and Red Cross assistance. 
📸 Around Taylorsville
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Taylorsville
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★ Featured events ★
- Alexander Central Cougars vs St.Stephens Indians →
Alexander Central High School, 223 School Dr, Taylorsville
4:30 pm
Wednesday September 23
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Other local events
- Alexander Central Cougars vs Mcdowell Titans →
Alexander Central High School, 223 School Dr, Taylorsville
4:30 pm - Alexander Central Cougars vs Watauga Pioneers →
Alexander Central High School, 223 School Dr, Taylorsville
4:30 pm - Alexander Central Cougars vs Maiden Blue Devils →
Alexander Central High School, 223 School Dr, Taylorsville
4:30 pm - Alexander Central Cougars vs South Caldwell Spartans →
Alexander Central High School, 223 School Dr, Taylorsville
4:30 pm - CPR/FA FULL Thursday 11:20AM →
Alexander Opportunities, 554 7th St SW, Taylorsville
11:20 am
Monday September 28
Thursday October 1
Monday October 5
Thursday October 8
Thursday October 15
📣 Taylorsville Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Alexander Central Cougars vs Freedom Patriots NC →
Alexander Central High School, 223 School Dr, Taylorsville
4:30 pm - El Paso Spirit Night (Hickory location-505 U.S. Hwy 70 SW)
Challenger Hickory, NC 28601
5:30 pm - AWAY-JV & V Girls Volleyball vs Community Christian (@ 2121 Dallas Cherryville Rd, Dallas)
Challenger Hickory, NC 28601
4:30 pm - AWAY-Varsity Men's Soccer vs Community Christian (@ 2121 Dallas Cherryville Rd, Dallas)
Challenger Hickory, NC 28601
4:30 pm - Basket Case - Green Day Tribute & Blank 281 - Blink 182 Tribute →
The Premier, 109 11th St NW, Hickory
7:00 pm - Saving Abel →
The Premier, 109 11th St NW, Hickory
7:00 pm
Thursday September 17
Friday September 18
Saturday September 19
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- In the latest issue of the popular Wildlife in North Carolina magazine, learn about the work that is being done by Commission staff, partners and volunteers as they aim to restore habitat and rebuild access in Western North Carolina following the
devastation of Hurricane Helene. Read the article for free at: https://online.flippingbook.com/view/609671863/ Ready to subscribe? Visit: https:/… (Nextdoor )
- McDonald's posted a job opening for Team Member in Taylorsville. Apply here.
- Lowes Foods posted a job opening for Guest Service Clerk PT in Hickory. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Taylorsville here.
🗞 Nearby News
Conover
- FDA upgrades hand soap recall to Class II warning over 'potential bacterial contamination' (kagstv.com)
Hickory
- Hickory City Park Tennis Complex Named In Honor Of Kathy Kim (whky.com)
- Mills, Mountains, and Markets in Hickory (ourstate.com)
- New for 2026: Woox Elegante Hybrid Bolt Action Stock (americanhunter.org)
Ok Taylorsville! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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