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🌱 Shallotte community remembers the life and faith of Dorothy Raye Martin
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- Shallotte community remembers the life and faith of Dorothy Raye Martin
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- Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 50 and low of 32 degrees.
- Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 60, low: 44.
- Thursday: A couple of afternoon showers, with a high of 69 and low of 59 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Dorothy Raye Martin, 83 (portcitydaily.com) — Shallotte residents are mourning the passing of 83-year-old Dorothy Raye Martin, who died in town on December 6 after a life devoted to family, faith, and service. A longtime member of New Vision Pentecostal Free Will Baptist Church, she leaves a large, loving family and a legacy of spiritual devotion and generosity that touched many across the region.
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Ladies Tennis / Mary Brown
239 Clubhouse Rd , Sunset Beach
1:00 pm - Coastal Wine & Tap
Coastal Wine & Tap , 20B E 2nd St , Ocean Isle Beach
5:30 pm - Accidental Astronauts
Ingram Planetarium , 7625 High Market St , Sunset Beach
11:00 am - The Sky Tonight! - Dome Theater Show
Ingram Planetarium , 7625 High Market St , Sunset Beach
3:00 pm - Cedar Grove Middle vs Shallotte Middle
Cedar Grove Middle School , 750 Grove Trail SW , Supply
5:00 pm - Touch Tank Feeding
Museum of Coastal Carolina , 21 E 2nd St , Ocean Isle Beach
11:00 am - Unseen Earth (New)
Ingram Planetarium , 7625 High Market St , Sunset Beach
2:00 pm - Nutcracker - Laser Music Show
Ingram Planetarium , 7625 High Market St , Sunset Beach
7:00 pm - Laser Trans-Siberian Orchestra
Ingram Planetarium , 7625 High Market St , Sunset Beach
6:00 pm - The Sky Tonight!
Ingram Planetarium , 7625 High Market St , Sunset Beach
1:00 pm - Ocean Isle Inshore Challenge
Ocean Isle Fishing Center , 65 Causeway Dr , Ocean Isle Beach
3:00 pm
Tuesday December 16
Thursday December 18
Friday December 19
Saturday December 20
Monday December 29
Friday May 15
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I counted five street lamps without glass or bulbs in The Highlands…that was just coming down the main drag.
Is that something that has to be reported? It would be nice if all of them worked. Just saying. (Nextdoor The Highlands) - Hello everyone, my name is Gerardo Vega, and I'm available to help with any repairs you need in your home.
This includes tile installation on floors and in showers, as well as LVP (luxury vinyl plank) flooring and drywall repairs. My phone number is… (Nextdoor Shallotte Point)
- Bell American Group, LLC posted a job opening for Overnight Team Member in Shallotte. Apply here.
- Walmart posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in Shallotte. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Shallotte here.
🗞 Nearby News
Ocean Isle Beach
- 115-unit development coming to Ocean Isle Beach (portcitydaily.com)
Sunset Beach
- Father Turns All of 7-Year-Old Son's Questions About His Mom's Death into Heartbreaking Song (Exclusive) (people.com)
Oak Island
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