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🌱 Could Williamston soon land 200 new jobs from a state-backed project?

Williamston, North Carolina Patch AM: a 4 min read

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  • Could Williamston soon land 200 new jobs from a state-backed project?

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

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 89 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 92, low: 73.
  • Saturday: Humid with periods of sun, with a high of 89 and low of 74 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• The Commerce Secretary and the Unprecedented Revolt Against Data Centers (theassemblync.com) — Williamston’s shrinking population and low wages put it at the center of North Carolina’s debate over how to bring good jobs to rural towns. Commerce Secretary Lee Lilley, a Williamston native, has visited locally to court a company that could bring 200-plus jobs while the state wrestles with data center opposition and broader economic strategy.
   

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  • Victorian Senior Care Communities, LLC posted a job opening for Dietary Manager in Williamston. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Washington

  • Chuck Edwards drops reelection bid after Ethics panel recommends censure (bnd.com)
  • Small Texas law firm run by Trump ally wins contract for legal aid to immigrant kids • NC Newsline (ncnewsline.com)
  • North Carolina congressman Edwards quits reelection bid after committee recommends his censure (ksgf.com)

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Greenville

  • Greenville student-built home moves to West Greenville (wnct.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Williamston

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