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🌱 Meet the six new Camels headed to Buies Creek’s hardwood
Buies Creek, North Carolina Patch AM: a 5 min readGood morning Buies Creek! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Meet the six new Camels headed to Buies Creek’s hardwood
- How Campbell’s new alumni engagement leader plans to rally graduates
Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Sweltering heat, with a high of 100 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 92, low: 72.
- Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 97 and low of 71 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Camels add six players to 2026-27 roster (gocamels.com) — Campbell women’s basketball is bringing six new players to Buies Creek for the 2026-27 season, including standout guards and international talent from Turkey, Spain, Israel, and top U.S. programs. Local fans can expect a faster, up-tempo style as these recruits bolster the Camels’ backcourt, add scoring punch, and deepen the roster for upcoming CAA competition. 
• Murphy named associate vice president for alumni engagement - News (campbell.edu) — Campbell University in Buies Creek has promoted Taylor Murphy to associate vice president for alumni engagement, a key role overseeing alumni relations and annual giving. With a strong fundraising track record in the College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences and the School of Osteopathic Medicine, she’ll now lead efforts to deepen alumni connections, expand philanthropy, and support future students.
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OPEN Houses @ Reedy Branch
Lillington Area Chamber of Commerce 47 Smith Farms Dr. Lillington NC 27546 -
KB Home Open House: 3 Great Communities, One great location!
Lillington Area Chamber of Commerce Matthews Ridge 51 Norman Ave., Lillington, NC 27546 Elyse Meadows 1075 McDougald Rd., Lillington, NC 27546 Birchwood 121 St. Clair Dr., Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
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Elyse Meadows Open House this weekend
Lillington Area Chamber of Commerce KB Sales Office 1075 McDougald Rd. Lillington, NC 27546
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Mungo Homes Open House - Leander Lee Preserve
Lillington Area Chamber of Commerce Community Directions Take 401 S towards Fuquay Varina. Continue on US-401 S to N Main St. in Lillington. Turn right onto N Main St. then turn right onto W Old Rd. Travel for .5 miles, and turn left onto NC-27 W. Travel approximately 4.5 miles and Lea
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OPEN Houses @ Reedy Branch
Lillington Area Chamber of Commerce 47 Smith Farms Dr. Lillington NC 27546 -
KB Home Open House: 3 Great Communities, One great location!
Lillington Area Chamber of Commerce Matthews Ridge 51 Norman Ave., Lillington, NC 27546 Elyse Meadows 1075 McDougald Rd., Lillington, NC 27546 Birchwood 121 St. Clair Dr., Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
10:00 am -
Elyse Meadows Open House this weekend
Lillington Area Chamber of Commerce KB Sales Office 1075 McDougald Rd. Lillington, NC 27546
12:00 pm -
Mungo Homes Open House - Leander Lee Preserve
Lillington Area Chamber of Commerce Community Directions Take 401 S towards Fuquay Varina. Continue on US-401 S to N Main St. in Lillington. Turn right onto N Main St. then turn right onto W Old Rd. Travel for .5 miles, and turn left onto NC-27 W. Travel approximately 4.5 miles and Lea
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Saturday June 13
Sunday June 14
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🗓 Events Nearby
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OPEN Houses @ Reedy Branch
Lillington Area Chamber of Commerce 47 Smith Farms Dr. Lillington NC 27546 -
KB Home Open House: 3 Great Communities, One great location!
Lillington Area Chamber of Commerce Matthews Ridge 51 Norman Ave., Lillington, NC 27546 Elyse Meadows 1075 McDougald Rd., Lillington, NC 27546 Birchwood 121 St. Clair Dr., Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
10:00 am -
Elyse Meadows Open House this weekend
Lillington Area Chamber of Commerce KB Sales Office 1075 McDougald Rd. Lillington, NC 27546
12:00 pm -
Mungo Homes Open House - Leander Lee Preserve
Lillington Area Chamber of Commerce Community Directions Take 401 S towards Fuquay Varina. Continue on US-401 S to N Main St. in Lillington. Turn right onto N Main St. then turn right onto W Old Rd. Travel for .5 miles, and turn left onto NC-27 W. Travel approximately 4.5 miles and Lea
1:00 pm
Saturday June 13
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What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Kellermeyer posted a job opening for Janitorial Crew Member in Lillington. Apply here.
- Emerald Health & Rehab Center posted a job opening for Dietary Aide in Lillington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Buies Creek here.
🗞 Nearby News
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- Stolen Raleigh guns recovered after Dunn shooting and home raid; man and 2 youths detained: Police (cbs17.com)
Benson
- West Johnston High Fourth-Quarter Principal's List & Honor Roll (jocoreport.com)
- No public comment at Benson budget hearing (johnstoniannews.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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