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Blacksburg, South Carolina Patch AM: a 3 min read

What's up Blacksburg! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Planning a visit to Kings Mountain from Blacksburg? Know this first.

Also on today's calendar: Blacksburg Town Council Meeting.

Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Nice with clouds and sun, with a high of 77 and low of 52 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and nice, temps: high: 73, low: 43.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 77 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• This South Carolina Forested Battlefield Trail Tells A Historic Story With Scenic Hikes And Quiet, Heroic Echoes (everafterinthewoods.com) — Kings Mountain National Military Park, just outside Blacksburg, offers a free 1.5‑mile battlefield loop trail, an immersive visitor center, and ranger-led programs that bring Revolutionary War history to life. Open Wednesday through Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., the park combines shaded, stroller-friendly paths, wildlife viewing, and powerful historic monuments, making it an easy, meaningful day trip for local families.
   

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  • Colas, Inc. posted a job opening for REEVES | Skilled Laborer (Bridge Division) - Anderson, SC in Blacksburg. Apply here.
  • Kentucky Fried Chicken posted a job opening for Team Member in Gaffney. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Blacksburg here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • Police: Misinformation circulating after woman assaulted in front of child in Gaffney (foxcarolina.com)
  • Chaka Wood, 32: No Developments In 2017 Missing Person Case (ourblackgirls.com)
  • Can Dover Deliver NASCAR's Next One Hot Night? (autoweek.com)

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  • York County (SC) Lands Another Freestanding Emergency Department (jems.com)

Ok Blacksburg! 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: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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