🌱 How a Rocky Point defender fits into Virginia Tech’s 2026 plans

Good morning Rocky Point! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How a Rocky Point defender fits into Virginia Tech’s 2026 plans

Also on today's calendar: 4th Annual Ride to Recovery.

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

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Humid with a stray t-storm, with a high of 88 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 90, low: 73.
• Saturday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 87 and low of 75 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Virginia Tech Hokie Football 2026 Roster Reviews: Defensive Line (gobblercountry.com) — A Virginia Tech football preview highlights defensive end Sherrod Henderson, a redshirt freshman from Rocky Point and Heide Trask High School, as part of the Hokies’ 2026 defensive line depth. The article breaks down coaching changes, key returning linemen, and how younger players like Henderson may compete for spots on the depth chart this season.
   

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📸 Around Rocky Point

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Rocky Point

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday August 15

• WALKERWORLD Summerfest Art and Music Festival with Wellness Retreat →
  Walkerworld Organic Artist Retreat, 453 Blossom Ferry Rd, Castle Hayne
  2:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday August 22

• 4th Annual Ride to Recovery →
  Trailers Unlimited Inc, 30 Commerce Dr, Rocky Point
  9:00 am

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📣 Rocky Point Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday August 7

• 4-H Planning →
  New Hanover County, NC Calendar, 6206 Oleander Dr, Wilmington
  3:00 pm

Saturday August 8

• Solo @ Riverside Kitchen and Bar — The Doug... →
  Riverside Kitchen & Bar, 1030 Chair Rd, Castle Hayne
  6:00 pm
• Solo @ Riverside Kitchen and Bar — The Doug McFarland One →
  Riverside Kitchen & Bar, 1030 Chair Rd, Castle Hayne
  6:00 pm

Monday August 10

• 4-H Rooted in Nature Camp →
  New Hanover County, NC Calendar, 6206 Oleander Dr, Wilmington
  9:00 am

Tuesday August 11

• Extension Advisory Board Meeting →
  New Hanover County, NC Calendar, 6206 Oleander Dr, Wilmington
  4:00 pm
• Jr. Master Gardener 4-H Club Meeting →
  New Hanover County, NC Calendar, 6206 Oleander Dr, Wilmington
  4:00 pm

Thursday August 13

• Little Leaders 4-H Cloverbud Camp - Registration Below →
  New Hanover County, NC Calendar, 6206 Oleander Dr, Wilmington
  9:00 am
• Board of Commissioners Agenda Review Meeting →
  New Hanover County, NC Calendar, 230 Government Center Dr Conference Rooms 137-139, Wilmington
  11:00 am

Saturday August 15

• 4-H End of Summer Family Fun Event →
  New Hanover County, NC Calendar, 6206 Oleander Dr, Wilmington
  5:00 pm

Wednesday August 19

• Pender County Veterans Commission Meeting →
  Pender County Government Administrative Building, 805 S Walker St, Burgaw
  4:00 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

• Kimco Facility Services, LLC posted a job opening for Janitorial Crew Member in Castle Hayne. Apply here.
• Trillium Staffing posted a job opening for CNC Machinist in Castle Hayne. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Rocky Point here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Castle Hayne

• Data shows six-figure rise in Wilmington home prices since 2021 (starnewsonline.com)

Burgaw

• Parks Foundation of Burgaw tees up second charity golf tournament for October (wect.com)
• Burgaw cancels first National Night Out due to weather threat (wwaytv3.com)
• Find Top Pet Sitting Jobs in Orrum, NC (care.com)

Hampstead

• Hampstead man arrested on multiple child sex crime charges following joint investigation (wwaytv3.com)
• Full winners list from Galax Youth Night 2026 (bluegrasstoday.com)

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Ok Rocky Point! 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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