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🌱 How Waxhaw officers are beating this week’s dangerous heat on patrol

Greetings Waxhaw! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Waxhaw officers are beating this week’s dangerous heat on patrol
  • Navy veteran honored at 101 first learned resilience on a Waxhaw farm

Also on today's calendar: Spring Mid-Season Show and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 89 and low of 61 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and hot, temps: high: 91, low: 64.
  • Sunday: A morning shower or two, with a high of 70 and low of 46 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Waxhaw officers adapting to extreme heat (spectrumlocalnews.com) — Waxhaw police officers are adjusting how they work in this week’s 90-degree heat, using cooling gear in patrol cars and tweaking routines so they can safely keep responding to calls. Sgt. Jeremy Ferguson says the department is emphasizing hydration, rest, and extra staffing when needed as warmer weather brings more traffic accidents and activity around town.
   

• At 101, Navy Veteran Margaret Brewer reflects on service, sacrifice and a life rooted in pride (postandcourier.com) — A 101-year-old Navy veteran being honored in Columbia, SC, first learned hard work and resilience growing up on a farm in Waxhaw. Margaret Brewer reflects on how her Waxhaw roots, World War II service, and decades of caregiving shaped her pride in country and quiet, enduring sense of duty.
   

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  • Hi, my name is Kayden Wu.
    I’m 30 years old and I’m the owner of WuScaping, LLC ; also newly wedded! We started our company in August 2025. Since then we’ve been able to secure… (Nextdoor Harrison Park)
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  • Papa John's posted a job opening for Shift Leader in Waxhaw. Apply here.
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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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