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🌱 Wallace homes targeted: what investigators need you to report now

Wallace, North Carolina Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hi there, Wallace! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Wallace homes targeted: what investigators need you to report now
  • How a 6′8″ Wallace standout just committed to NC State

Also on today's calendar: Basic Pistol Class -6/13 and 3 more events.

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

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly sunny and very hot, with a high of 99 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., temps: high: 93, low: 72.
  • Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 96 and low of 74 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Duplin County Sheriff's Office offering reward for information on shootings (wnct.com) — Law enforcement is investigating a series of shootings into occupied homes across Duplin County, including in Wallace, and is offering up to $5,000 in rewards for useful tips. Residents are urged to share any information with the sheriff’s offices, Crime Stoppers, or ATF to help stop the violence and assist in a related homicide investigation in neighboring Sampson County.
   

• Amir Moore, Defensive Tackle, Harrells Christian Academy (insidepacksports.com) — A towering 6-foot-8 defensive tackle from Harrells Christian Academy in Wallace has committed to play football at NC State, giving local fans a rising Class of 2027 prospect to watch. Rated as a quality three-star-level recruit, he’s already drawing regional attention and could bring more college scouts’ eyes to the Wallace area.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • On June 10, 2026, a wildfire was first identified...
    On June 10, 2026, a wildfire was first identified near Duplin in North Carolina, with activity most recently updated on June 11, 2026. Assessment… (Nextdoor )
  • Hello neighbors !
    I've finally decided to create a nextdoor! We have been living here for the last 6 years and love River Landing, what a beautiful community with such… (Nextdoor River Landing)
  • Healthcare Services Group posted a job opening for Housekeeper in Wallace. Apply here.
  • Carrols Corporation posted a job opening for Team Member in Wallace. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Wallace here.

🗞 Nearby News

Burgaw

  • Pender County Museum preserves more than a century of local history inside Burgaw's oldest brick building (wwaytv3.com)
  • NC Blueberry Festival Celebrates 23 Years of Agriculture, Community, and Tradition — Sponsored Content (cbs17.com)
  • Harry Franklin Puckett II, 57 (portcitydaily.com)

Clinton

  • WCC Announces Spring 2026 President's and Dean's Lists (goldsborodailynews.com)
  • Reward increased after NC mother killed in one of 11 possible gang shootings in Sampson, Duplin counties (cbs17.com)

Castle Hayne

  • Li'l Friday: Cape Queer Pride Fest, CF Blues Festival, Sister Hazel (portcitydaily.com)

Ok Wallace! 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: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Wallace

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Wallace

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.