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🌱 What the FDA’s warning means for Revlon’s huge Oxford factory
Oxford, North Carolina Patch AM: a 3 min readHello Oxford! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- What the FDA’s warning means for Revlon’s huge Oxford factory
Also on today's calendar: Ripe for Revival Mobile Food Market (Oxford) and 2 more events.
Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: An afternoon t-storm; hot, with a high of 98 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: Periods of sun, temps: high: 88, low: 68.
- Sunday: A p.m. t-storm in spots, with a high of 94 and low of 69 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Revlon Fails to Ensure Some Products Are Safe, FDA Warns (claimsjournal.com) — Federal regulators have warned Revlon that its massive Oxford factory hasn’t adequately tested some products for potential carcinogens, yeast, and mold. The FDA is demanding a thorough quality overhaul and possible recalls, putting new scrutiny on one of Oxford’s largest industrial employers and its role in producing major beauty brands sold nationwide. 
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Ripe for Revival Mobile Food Market (Oxford) →
Richard H Thornton Library, 210 Main St, Oxford
3:00 pm
Tuesday June 16
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Other local events
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Summer Reading Camp
Oxford Preparatory Oxford, NC 27565 -
Bingo Night
West Oxford Elementary Oxford, NC 27565
6:00 pm -
Ripe for Revival Mobile Food Market (Oxford) →
Richard H Thornton Library, 210 Main St, Oxford
3:00 pm -
Ripe for Revival - Oxford →
Richard H Thornton Library, 210 Main St, Oxford
3:00 pm
Monday June 15
Thursday June 18
Tuesday June 30
Tuesday July 7
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Summer Reading Camp
Oxford Preparatory Oxford, NC 27565 -
Water Aerobics (YMCA) →
Henderson Family YMCA, 380 Ruin Creek Rd, Henderson
11:30 am -
Bingo Night
West Oxford Elementary Oxford, NC 27565
6:00 pm -
ROCK OUT, VIBE OUT, FREAK OUT TRAILRIDE FIELD FEST →
Long Creek Coach Line, 250 Welcome Ave, Henderson
11:00 am -
Saving Money the Discount Diva Way →
Central Children's Home of North Carolina, 211 W Antioch Dr, Oxford
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SOUL STEPPIN FEST →
Greens Campground Hideaway, 121 Greens Camp Ln, Henderson
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Muddy Princess - Raleigh, NC →
North Carolina Motorsports Park, 900 Cheeks Quarter Rd, Henderson
9:00 am
Monday June 15
Tuesday June 16
Thursday June 18
Saturday June 27
Saturday July 11
Sunday August 23
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
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🗞 Nearby News
Henderson
- Continuation of Operation 'Drop The Mike' Since January Nets 76 Felony Charges (wizs.com)
- Henderson Pointe (northmarq.com)
- IRS AUCTION: Open to the public. July 7, 2026 at (hendersondispatch.com)
Louisburg
- City tells LGC that finances are $8 million above projections (reflector.com)
Ok Oxford! 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: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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