🌱 What Reidsville families should know from the latest school board agenda

Greetings Reidsville! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• What Reidsville families should know from the latest school board agenda
• Police still probing train death of 22-year-old Reidsville resident

Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 76 and low of 51 degrees.
• Thursday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 68, low: 41.
• Friday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 75 and low of 50 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• May 11, 2026 Rockingham County Board of Education Meeting (rceno.com) — Rockingham County’s school board just met to plan key items affecting Reidsville students, including a progress report on Reidsville Elementary School’s planning. The agenda also highlights upcoming graduation ceremonies, insurance coverage decisions, budget amendments, and future board meetings that families across the county may want to track.
   

• Julius Miller fatally struck by train in Reidsville, police say (accidentinjurynews.com) — A 22-year-old Reidsville resident, Julius Miller, was fatally struck by a Norfolk Southern train near the Food Lion by Way and Allison streets on May 7, and police are still investigating what happened. Authorities haven’t released further details, but the report explains how investigators typically review train crashes and notes that families often seek legal help after such tragedies.
   

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📸 Around Reidsville

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Reidsville

Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!

Saturday May 16

• Betsy's Bash
  Reidsville Chamber of Commerce 804 Cedar Lane Reidsville, NC 27320
  4:00 pm

Thursday May 21

• She Means Business: Reidsville Women's Business & Industry Expo
  The Penn House, 324 Maple Avenue, Reidsville
  8:30 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday May 14

• Eden Precinct Meeting →
  Oh, Sugar, 125 N Van Buren Rd, Eden
  6:00 pm
• 2026 Piedmont Chapter Banquet →
  Alliance Convention Center, Exhibit Hall, 1214 Turrentine St, Burlington
  6:00 pm
• Chorus Concert
  Western Alamance High Elon College, NC 27244
  7:00 pm

Friday May 15

• Ripe for Revival Mobile Market: Yanceyville →
  Triad Goodwill Store & Donation Center, 2246 NC-86, Yanceyville
  12:00 pm

Saturday May 16

• Betsy's Bash
  Reidsville Chamber of Commerce 804 Cedar Lane Reidsville, NC 27320
  4:00 pm

Monday May 18

• WAMS Band Concert
  Western Alamance High Elon College, NC 27244
  6:30 pm
• Caswell County Board of Commissioners - Regular Session →
  Old Caswell County Courthouse, 144 Court Sq, Yanceyville
  6:30 pm

Tuesday May 19

• WAHS Band Concert
  Western Alamance High Elon College, NC 27244
  6:30 pm

Thursday May 21

• She Means Business: Reidsville Women's Business & Industry Expo
  The Penn House, 324 Maple Avenue, Reidsville
  8:30 am
• Theatre Showcase
  Elon College , NC 27244
  7:00 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Reidsville: Neutered 2 yr old friendly cat.
  We neutered him but then we saw him on Maiden and Spruce lounging around with seriously 16 other cats and kittens. He prefers hanging here but we… (Nextdoor Pennrose)

• Kentucky Fried Chicken posted a job opening for Team Member in Reidsville. Apply here.
• Murphy USA posted a job opening for Store Shift Lead in Reidsville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Reidsville here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Eden

• Missing Eden man found dead after drowning, Rockingham County deputies say (myfox8.com)
• Reidsville man arrested for drug paraphernalia, weapons possession, police say (greensboro.com)

Madison

• High School Round Up: MAy 11, 2026 (wlos.com)
• Food Lion surprises Sandy Ridge Elementary School students and staff, celebrates Teacher Appreciation Week (thestokesnews.com)

Elon

• Elon University Students Adapt Toy Cars for Children With Mobility Challenges (kiss951.com)
• In an AI-driven world, the most important skills are still human (highereddive.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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