🌱 How two King residents ended up charged in a New York killing

Hi King! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How two King residents ended up charged in a New York killing
• King native tapped to lead a major university’s athletic department

Also on today's calendar: Marshall Rocks Country and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Partly sunny and chilly, with a high of 42 and low of 28 degrees.
• Friday: Mostly cloudy and chilly, temps: high: 43, low: 32.
• Saturday: Sun and some clouds, with a high of 51 and low of 31 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 'You're Stabbing Me?' Man Begged For Help As Ex's New Beau Murdered Him At NY Yacht Club: DA (dailyvoice.com) — Two people identified as residents of King have been indicted in New York on second-degree murder and related charges after a man was fatally stabbed outside a Long Island yacht club last month, according to prosecutors. Investigators say surveillance video, cellphone records, and witness accounts show a planned confrontation that escalated into a deadly attack, and both defendants are being held without bail while facing potential life sentences.
   

• Brocato Named Interim Athletic Director at Augusta University (augustaceo.com) — A native of King Melissa Brocato has been named interim athletic director at Augusta University while continuing as head softball coach. Brocato, a longtime AU athletics leader and Campbell University graduate, steps in after the previous director’s resignation as the university touts recent facility upgrades, national recognition, and record academic performance by its student-athletes.
   

📸 Around King

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🗓 Upcoming Events in King

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday December 14

• Good Massage Gone Bad 2025
  Soul Fire Therapeutic Touch, 615 E King St, King
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Friday December 12

• BB H vs Oak Grove
  West Stokes High King, NC 27021
  4:00 pm

Tuesday December 16

• Wrestling at West Stokes vs Pilot Mountain
  Chestnut Grove Middle King, NC 27021
  4:15 pm
• CGMS Band Concert
  Chestnut Grove Middle King, NC 27021
  6:00 pm

Thursday December 18

• Marshall Rocks Country
  Foothills Grill and Tap , 607 S Main St D , King
  7:00 pm

Friday December 26

• Foothills Grill & Tap
  Foothills Grill and Tap , 607 S Main St D , King
  6:30 pm

Saturday December 27

• Adopt-A-Highway
  416 W King St , King
  2:15 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday December 12

• Sewing Club
  Rural Hall/Stanleyville Branch Library , 7125 Broad St , Rural Hall
  10:00 am
• Christmas By Lamplight
  Horne Creek Living Historical Farm , 308 Horne Creek Farm Rd , Pinnacle
  5:30 pm
• 2025 Horizons Holiday Lane
  Horizons Residential Care Center , Administration - 101 Horizons Lane Lane , Rural Hall
  6:00 pm

Saturday December 13

• Princess Lollipop
  Crisanthemum Studios , 126 W Main St , Pilot Mountain
  5:00 pm

Monday December 15

• STREAMlab Mobile Makerspace
  Rural Hall/Stanleyville Branch Library , 7125 Broad St , Rural Hall
  4:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Forsyth County residents can apply for help paying their heating bills starting Dec.
  10. Forsyth Social Services Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) helps eligible families pay a portion of their heating bills during the… (Nextdoor )

• Wendy's posted a job opening for Crew Member in King. Apply here.
• Wal-Mart posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in King. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near King here.

🗞 Nearby News

Winston-Salem

• Rick Ware Racing joins Team Chevrolet for 2026 NASCAR season (fox4kc.com)
• Reynolds anniversary mural underway in Winston-Salem (myfox8.com)
• The shepherd of Robinhood Road (wfu.edu)

Clemmons

• Activist Investor Buys 6% of Noodles & Company Stock, Plus More Bold Deals (franchisetimes.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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