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Dobson, North Carolina Patch AM: a 3 min read

Hello Dobson! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • See which Dobson fiddler stood out at Galax Youth Night

Also on today's calendar: Wine Tasting and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: An afternoon t-storm; humid, with a high of 85 and low of 68 degrees.
  • Friday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, temps: high: 85, low: 67.
  • Saturday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 86 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

• Full winners list from Galax Youth Night 2026 (bluegrasstoday.com) — A young musician from Dobson, Luke Palmer, earned recognition in the Youth Bluegrass Fiddle category at the 2026 Old Fiddlers Convention Youth Night in Galax, Virginia. The full winners list highlights talented players from across the region, including several from North Carolina communities near Dobson.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Dobson. Apply here.
  • The Stepping Stones Group, LLC posted a job opening for Paraprofessional / Educator in Dobson. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Dobson here.

🗞 Nearby News

Mount Airy

  • North Carolina City of Mount Airy Declares State of Emergency After Severe Flooding (ntd.com)
  • 'Nothing of this magnitude': Surry County assesses damage after historic flash flooding (wfmynews2.com)
  • West Nile Virus found in mosquitoes across three North Carolina counties, including Forsyth (wxii12.com)

Elkin

  • Pelkey helps lead West to victory in NCCA All-Star showcase (yadkinripple.com)

Ok Dobson! 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: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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