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🌱 How a statewide hurricane drill in Gaston could affect your evacuation

Gaston, South Carolina Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning Gaston! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a statewide hurricane drill in Gaston could affect your evacuation

Also on today's calendar: Juneteenth and 6 more events.

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

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Toasty conditions, with a high of 98 and low of 75 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., temps: high: 95, low: 75.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny, a stray t-storm, with a high of 95 and low of 74 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• South Carolina agencies practice hurricane evacuation procedures (wrdw.com) — State agencies gathered in Gaston this week to rehearse reversing I-26 and other major highways for a large-scale hurricane evacuation, ensuring coastal residents can be routed safely toward the Midlands. Officials stressed that Gaston-area residents should know their evacuation zones, routes, and keep emergency kits and vehicle supplies ready well before any storm threatens.
   

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★ Featured events ★

    Saturday June 13
  • Juneteenth →
    Saluda Park, 416 S Jefferson St, Saluda
    11:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Cutting a tree down at my girlfriend's place tonight and last night.
    With an extandable 27 foot Vevor brand pole saw. From up on the roof. Cutting down a large Cherry tree. (Nextdoor Gaston)
  • Pizza Hut, Inc. posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Gaston. Apply here.
  • WP Rawl posted a job opening for Bagger Machine Operator 1st Shift in Pelion. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Gaston here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • Becca Bowen Is Ready to 'Raise A Little Hell' With Her New Summer Single (Premiere) (celebsecrets.com)

Ok Gaston! 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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