š± What floodplain rule changes did Wentworth leaders consider this week?
Wentworth, North Carolina Patch AM: a 4 min readGreetings Wentworth! Weāre your go-to source for whatās happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! āļø
In today's newsletter:
- What floodplain rule changes did Wentworth leaders consider this week?
- What changes might Sheriff Billy Parker bring from his Wentworth swearing-in?
Also on today's calendar: Down East Boys and 1 more event.
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 88, low: 69.
- Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 89 and low of 69 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ August 4, 2026 Wentworth Town Council Meeting (rceno.com) ā Wentworth residents can review what council handled at the August 4 meeting, including a public hearing on flood-damage ordinance changes and a hazard mitigation plan resolution. The agenda also notes upcoming Planning Board and Town Council meetings at Town Hall and recognizes Captain Jennifer Brameās retirement after years of service to Wentworth. 
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ā¢ Billy Parker Officially Sworn In as Rockingham County Sheriff (rceno.com) ā Rockingham Countyās new sheriff, Billy Parker, was sworn in at the courthouse in Wentworth, formally succeeding longtime Sheriff Sam Page. With decades of local law enforcement experience, Parker will finish the current term and appear on Novemberās ballot while leading the Sheriffās Office from its Wentworth base. Ā Ā Ā
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Karen Peck & New River ā
Rockingham County High School, 180 High School Rd, Reidsville
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Down East Boys ā
Rockingham County High School, 180 High School Rd, Reidsville
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Vacation Raffle - 2026
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Mosh Fest 2026 ā
Wright Memorial Event Center, 184 Slaydon Rd, Eden
11:00 am
Saturday August 8
Wednesday August 12
Saturday August 29
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Coffee and Connections: August 2026
Reidsville Chamber of Commerce Hosted by Museum and Archives of Rockingham County 1086 NC Hwy 65 Reidsville, NC 27320
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Second Annual Second Prom ā
Experience Oakhaven, 1434 Dibrell Rd, Pelham
6:00 pm -
Vacation Raffle - 2026
Reidsville Chamber of Commerce 140 S Scales St, Reidsville, NC 27320 -
8th Annual Summerfest Beach Festival ā
Wright Memorial Event Center, 184 Slaydon Rd, Eden
2:00 pm -
Summerfest 2026' ā
Wright Memorial Event Center, 184 Slaydon Rd, Eden
2:00 pm -
Williams at McMichael ā
Dalton McMichael High School, 6845 NC-135, Mayodan
6:00 pm -
Gene Watson ā
Rockingham Showcase, 205 Gilmer St, Reidsville
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Magna Vista Girls JV Volleyball @ Morehead ā
Morehead High School, 134 N Pierce St, Eden
6:30 pm
Thursday August 6
Saturday August 8
Wednesday August 12
Friday August 14
Wednesday August 19
Friday August 28
Monday September 14
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What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Rockingham Community College posted a job opening for Adjunct Faculty, Anatomy & Physiology in Wentworth. Apply here.
- Amcor posted a job opening for Operator - FG, Stamper, DC -ASC in Reidsville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Wentworth here.
š Nearby News
Reidsville
- Billy Parker sworn-in as Rockingham County Sheriff following Sam Page's retirement (wfmynews2.com)
Eden
- Notice of Intent to Issue an NPDES Wastewater Permit No. NC0025071-Mebane Bridge WWTP (nc.gov)
- Shift in appointments is Republicans moving power āto their friends,' Stein says (newsobserver.com)
Madison
- Business Buzz: August 5, 2026 - Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce (ashevillechamber.org)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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