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🌱 Why a murder suspect says he spent the day in Albemarle

Albemarle, North Carolina Patch AM: a 3 min read

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  • Why a murder suspect says he spent the day in Albemarle

Also on today's calendar: Trucks and Tunes at Uwharrie Vineyards and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 86 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, temps: high: 86, low: 70.
  • Saturday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 89 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Accused killer of Rock Hill teen denies May murder, tells judge he was in NC (thestate.com) — A South Carolina murder suspect told a judge he was in Albemarle all day when a Rock Hill teen was fatally shot, using the city as his claimed alibi. Prosecutors say surveillance video shows him firing at the victim’s home earlier that day, and a judge refused his request for a new lawyer while the case continues.
   

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  • Looking for recommendations for a great Primary Care Dr for adults.
    Do I need to travel to Charlotte to find the really good doctors? New to the area and not sure where to start. Any help is greatly appreciated. (Nextdoor Mill Hill)
  • Anyone know of a place thats hiring for evening work?
    I work school hours and need a few days a week to supplement my income. (Nextdoor Old Aquadale)
  • Stanly County Schools posted a job opening for 2026-2027 Art Teacher Job Pool (K-12) in Albemarle. Apply here.
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  • Great Wolf Lodge offering discounted one-day stays through December (cbs17.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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