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🌱 How Sylva students hugged their way into the Guinness record books

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  • How Sylva students hugged their way into the Guinness record books

Also on today's calendar: Open Mic — White Moon Cafe and 3 more events.

📸 Have a great pic of holiday decorations from around Sylva? Post it to Sylva photos of the day! ☃️ 🟢-🟠-🟣-🔴-🟡-🔵 ☃️

Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 54 and low of 18 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Wednesday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 55, low: 30.
  • Thursday: Occasional afternoon rain, with a high of 55 and low of 31 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Guinness World Record holders from the Asheville area (6amcity.com) — Smoky Mountain High School in Sylva is spotlighted for a 2020 Guinness World Record, when 835 people hugged stuffed animals at once to lift spirits and gather toy donations. The piece rounds up several quirky record-holders across Western North Carolina, but this Sylva achievement stands out as a feel-good community moment tied to generosity and school pride.
   

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  • Acosta posted a job opening for Retail Merchandiser in Sylva. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

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  • Blair scores 16, Alexander adds 15 to help No. 25 Michigan St. women beat DePaul 90-46 (apnews.com)
  • The Bizarre True Story Behind 'Indian Reservation' by Paul Revere and the Raiders – 105.7 The Point (1057thepoint.com)
  • WNC Honors Awards celebrates local communities (ashepostandtimes.com)

Ok Sylva! 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, but April May!
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Sylva

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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Sylva

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.