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CVS Asks Customers To Keep Guns Out Of Stores: Patch PM

Also: Trinity Rep holding child auditions | Former Rep-Elect charged with embezzlement | SK 4th grader diagnosed with chicken pox.

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CVS is asking customers not to bring weapons into stores, following the example of Walmart and other national retailers
CVS is asking customers not to bring weapons into stores, following the example of Walmart and other national retailers (Jenna Fisher/Patch - File)

Welcome to Thursday's edition of Patch PM. Here are the latest headlines from around the Rhode Island Patch network.

CVS Pharmacy Asks Customers To Keep Guns Out Of Stores

Following in the footsteps of Walmart, the Rhode Island-based company is asking customers not to open-carry in stores.

Trinity Rep Holding 'Christmas Carol' Child Auditions

Does your child dream of playing Tiny Tim? Come audition this weekend at Cardi's Furniture in Attleboro.

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Former Bristol Representative-Elect Charged With Embezzlement

Laufton Ascencao is accused of using funds from the Sierra Club to fund his personal political campaign.

South Kingstown 4th Grader Diagnosed With Chicken Pox

Matunuck Elementary School students in the third or fourth grade and students who ride Bus 26 are considered exposed.

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