🌱 Raeford community mourns 5-year-old “Baby Ace” after fatal neighborhood crash

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In today's newsletter:

• Raeford community mourns 5-year-old “Baby Ace” after fatal neighborhood crash

Also on today's calendar: Small Business Saturday- Raeford and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Friday: Partly sunny and very hot, with a high of 99 and low of 74 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Saturday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., temps: high: 93, low: 73.
• Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 95 and low of 74 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• 5-year-old Baby Ace killed in Raeford, NC crash (hip-hopvibe.com) — A 5-year-old boy known as “Baby Ace” died after being struck by a vehicle while riding a mini 4-wheeler on Grove Walk Road in Raeford, prompting an active Hoke County Sheriff’s investigation. Deputies have identified a person of interest but made no arrests, while grieving residents organize memorials, fundraisers, and renewed calls for safer neighborhood driving across Raeford and Hoke County.
   

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📸 Around Raeford

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Raeford

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday June 18

• Strategies for Challenging Behaviors →
  Hoke County Partnership for Children and Families, 1089 E Central Ave, Raeford
  6:30 pm

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Other local events

Saturday June 20

• Small Business Saturday- Raeford →
  East Hoke Middle School, 4702 Fayetteville Rd, Raeford
  10:00 am

Friday June 26

• 21 STROKES - SIP AND PAINT →
  1910 Wine Nest, 223 Flagstone Ln, Raeford
  7:00 pm

Thursday July 2

• “Freedom 250” Celebration with the city of Raeford — MoCoMom →
  Downtown Raeford Business Association, 123 N Main St Suite F, Raeford
  5:30 pm

Friday July 3

• City of Raeford: “Freedom 250” 4th of July Celebration →
  Downtown Raeford Business Association, 123 N Main St Suite F, Raeford
  6:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Saturday June 13

• Rick's Bricks →
  The Rick Herrema Foundation, 5572 Shenandoah Dr, Fayetteville
  10:30 am

Monday June 15

• Required Teacher Workday
  L. Gilbert Carroll Shannon, NC 28386
• Last Day for Teachers
  L. Gilbert Carroll Shannon, NC 28386

Saturday June 20

• Recital Showcase — Inspiration Dance Academy →
  Inspiration Dance Academy, 6415 Camden Rd #105, Fayetteville
  12:00 pm

Friday August 14

• Stepping Dirty →
  1910 Wine Nest, 223 Flagstone Ln, Raeford
  9:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Looking for re home.
  New post with updates. My Mom can no longer home her cat gringo for reasons. I have been watching him the last few days. Extremely sweet and friendly… (Nextdoor Twin Creek)
• Anyone want to pick up some metal scraps for free?
  Also want a car removed if anyone can do that. (Nextdoor Mumford)

• Pizza Hut, Inc. posted a job opening for Team Member in Raeford. Apply here.
• Barnhill Contracting Company posted a job opening for Motor Grader Operator in Raeford. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Raeford here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Fayetteville

• Couple plans to turn vacant Fayetteville building into indoor bar and dog park (cbs17.com)
• Weather Permitting: Will the Fayetteville-area see weekend temps reach 100? (fayobserver.com)
• Suspect wanted in Fayetteville shooting that left victim hurt, police say (cbs17.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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