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🌱 Novelist Leah Weiss brings her latest story home to Williamston
Williamston, North Carolina Patch AM: a 4 min readMorning Williamston! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Novelist Leah Weiss brings her latest story home to Williamston
- Williamston veteran celebrates the friendships that outlasted his Army service
- Where Williamston veterans can get free help filing claims
Also on today's calendar: Sip, Shop & Sparkle: A Holiday Experience and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: Partly sunny, nice and warm, with a high of 74 and low of 49 degrees.
- Thursday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, temps: high: 71, low: 44.
- Friday: Partly sunny and cooler, with a high of 59 and low of 36 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Martin Co. native to discuss latest book (dailyadvance.com) — Williamston-born novelist Leah Weiss returns to Martin Memorial Library at 11 a.m. Nov. 18 for a free discussion of her third book, The Creek, the Crone, and the Crow. Her earlier novel drew inspiration from Williamston's World War II POW camp, and the new story brings back characters from her first two books. 
• Williamston Army veteran reflects on service and lifelong friendships (albemarleobserver.news) — For Williamston resident Tim Williams, Veterans Day is a chance to reconnect with the friends he still calls his military brothers. The Army veteran served 12 years, including an assignment in Germany, and plans to mark the holiday with his wife and fellow veterans before turning 60 on Nov. 13.
• Out & About: Week of Nov. 12, 2026 (dailyadvance.com) — Veterans can get free help filing claims in Williamston on the second and fourth Wednesdays each month at the AMVETS building, 214 East Main St. Other ongoing local services include free basic-skills classes and appointments with Martin Community College's Small Business Center for business assistance.
📸 Around Williamston
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Upcoming Events in
Williamston
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★ Featured events ★
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Sip, Shop & Sparkle: A Holiday Experience →
Belhaven
6:00 pm
Friday November 20
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Other local events
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Thursday Night Doubles - Farm Life Disc Golf →
Farm Life Disc Golf, 1233 Kent Roberson Rd., Williamston
5:30 pm -
Evening Bookclub @ Williamston →
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6:00 pm -
Backyard Indoor Grand Nationals Dirt Kart Race →
Senator Bob Martin Eastern Agricultural Center, 2900 NC-125, Williamston
6:30 pm -
Paper Christmas Tree Craft Class →
The Small Shop on Main, 143 W Main St, Williamston
10:00 am -
Backyard Indoor Grand Nationals Dirt Kart Race →
Senator Bob Martin Eastern Agricultural Center, 2900 NC-125, Williamston
1:00 pm -
COMMUNITY BOOKCLUB @ WILLIAMSTON →
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12:00 pm -
Build a Yarn Snowman Workshop →
Martin County Arts Council, 124 Washington St., Williamston
4:00 pm -
Holiday Mailbox Swag Workshop →
The Small Shop on Main, 143 W Main St, Williamston
6:00 pm -
Overdue and Over It @ Williamston →
Williamston NC
6:00 pm
Thursday November 12
Friday November 13
Saturday November 14
Tuesday November 17
📣 Williamston Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Arcis Saxophon Quartett @ East Carolina University →
East Carolina University, E 5th St, Greenville
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JES Fall Festival
Jamesville Elementary Jamesville, NC 27846
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Friday Night Karaoke - The Tipsy Palate →
The Tipsy Palate Restaurant & Bar, 705 N Main St, Robersonville
6:00 pm
Thursday November 12
Friday November 13
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Armadillos have officially joined the chat.
Seen an armadillo in North Carolina? We want to know! The most reliable way to report a sighting is through INaturalist. You can create an account… (Nextdoor )
- Mega Force posted a job opening for Housekeeping in Robersonville. Apply here.
- Feyer Auto Group posted a job opening for Body Shop Technician in Plymouth. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Williamston here.
🗞 Nearby News
Washington
- Local charter of Key Women of America, Inc. holds 26th annua... (thewashingtondailynews.com)
- Upcoming Veterans Day celebrations across eastern N.C. (wnct.com)
- Michelle Rene Robert (beaufortcountynow.com)
Chocowinity
- Where Are They Now: Chaise Smith helps Mount Olive to win (thewashingtondailynews.com)
Greenville
- Growing popularity of mahjong leads to new business in Greenville (reflector.com)
Ok Williamston! 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: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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