🌱 Which Franklinton teams came out on top this weekend?
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In today's newsletter:
- Which Franklinton teams came out on top this weekend?
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Today's riddle: The doctor told me to drink carrot juice after a hot bath. - Did it help? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Wednesday: Sun followed by clouds, with a high of 53 and low of 31 degrees.
- Thursday: Rain and drizzle in the p.m., temps: high: 58, low: 53.
- Friday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 60 and low of 26 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• SportsTalk: Recap of the Weekend + NC Football State Titles (wizs.com) — Franklinton High’s boys and girls basketball teams both notched solid wins over Louisburg, with the boys winning 48–38 and the girls 57–29. The roundup also covers other regional high school hoops results and the full slate of NCHSAA football state championship scores from 1A through 8A.

📸 Around Franklinton
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🗓 Events Nearby
Wednesday December 17
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North Central Region Meeting
STEM Early High School , 219 Charles St , Henderson
1:00 pm
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Jingle Bell BINGO
Zebulon Community Center , 301 S Arendell Ave , Zebulon
4:00 pm
Thursday December 18
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Preschool Play 2025 (Mon-Thurs)
Zebulon Community Center , 301 S Arendell Ave , Zebulon
9:00 am
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Basketball vs. Wendell (HOME)
Heritage Middle School , 3400 Rogers Rd , Wake Forest
4:00 pm
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Eno River Academy Boys JV Basketball @ Falls Lake
Falls Lake Academy , 1701 E Lyon Station Rd , Creedmoor
6:00 pm
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Paint Your Pint & Ornament Night
Artisan Beer and Cheese , 110-A Bluestone Xing Rd , Rolesville
6:30 pm
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Pullen Park Holiday Express
Pullen Park , 520 Ashe Ave , Raleigh
7:00 pm
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Fantasy Book Club — hOMe Yoga Studios
hOMe Yoga Studio & The Winebrary , 6440 Rogers Rd , Rolesville
7:15 pm
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Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings
The Historic Wakefield Barn , 12617 Old Falls of Neuse Rd , Wake Forest
9:00 pm
Friday December 19
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Preschool Play 2025 (Fri)
Zebulon Community Center , 301 S Arendell Ave , Zebulon
9:00 am
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Franklin Academy vs Thales Academy Rolesville
Franklin Academy Middle , 1127 Chalk Rd , Wake Forest
4:00 pm
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EWA vs. Franklin Academy
East Wake Academy , 821 Charter School Wy , Zebulon
4:30 pm
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I love the atmosphere, the service, and the variety of drinks.
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- Just wanted to give big shout out to Victory Septic!!
Everyone was suggesting to try them! We did and couldn’t have asked for a better company and workers! They are our NEW go to for septic!!
If ur in… (Nextdoor Windsor)
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🗞 Nearby News
Wake Forest
- As cold temps threaten pets, Wake Forest nonprofit steps up to help (abc11.com)
- 70 years later, neurosurgeon finally earns UNC undergraduate degree (cbs17.com)
- Game Preview: Gonzaga Hosts Campbell in a Homecourt Tune-Up (slipperstillfits.com)
Rolesville
Ok Franklinton! 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: I don’t know. I can never finish drinking the hot bath!
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