🌱 Thomasville community grieves Roanoke College football player Myles Rainey
Thomasville, North Carolina Patch AM: a 4 min readMorning Thomasville! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Thomasville community grieves Roanoke College football player Myles Rainey
- Thomasville resident named in latest Eden Police crime blotter
Also on today's calendar: Catawba Valley Stars at High Point-Thomasville HiToms and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: Want to hear a joke about a broken pencil? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 86 and low of 61 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Cloudy with a stray t-storm, temps: high: 71, low: 62.
- Saturday: Cloudy, a thunderstorm; humid, with a high of 72 and low of 62 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Roanoke College Football Player Myles Rainey from Thomasville, NC, Has Passed Away (theunionstar.com) — Thomasville is mourning the loss of 20-year-old Roanoke College football player Myles Rainey, a former Central Davidson High School standout who grew up and competed in multiple sports here. Friends, family, and former teammates are remembering his work ethic, kindness, and community spirit as tributes pour into an online memorial page honoring his life and impact. 
• Eden Crime Report (rceno.com) — A recent Eden Police crime report includes a Thomasville resident cited on May 10 for animal control and vaccination violations, with a court date set in Wentworth this summer. The blotter also lists numerous arrests and citations involving residents from Eden and surrounding Rockingham County communities, offering a snapshot of regional public safety activity.
📸 Around Thomasville
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Upcoming Events in
Thomasville
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★ Featured events ★
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Memorial Day Celebration →
T Austin Finch Auditorium, 406 Unity St, Thomasville
7:00 pm
Saturday May 23
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Other local events
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Catawba Valley Stars at High Point-Thomasville HiToms →
Finch Field, 7003 Ball Park Rd, Thomasville
5:00 pm -
Coffee Connections
Colonial Country Club, 7047 Colonial Club Drive, Thomasville
8:30 am -
NC Dept of Labor Safety Awards
Ball Park Community Center, 7003 Ball Park Road, Thomasville
11:30 am -
PTO Spirit Night- CiCi's Pizza
Friendship Elementary School, 2705 N. Main St., High Point
4:00 pm -
Martinsville Mustangs at High Point-Thomasville HiToms →
Finch Field, 7003 Ball Park Rd, Thomasville
6:30 pm -
Martinsville Mustangs @ High Point Thomasville HITOMS →
Finch Field, 7003 Ball Park Rd, Thomasville
6:30 pm -
Boone Bigfoots at High Point - Thomasville HiToms →
Finch Field, 7003 Ball Park Rd, Thomasville
6:00 pm
Sunday May 24
Thursday May 28
Saturday May 30
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🗓 Events Nearby
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K,1 Field Day
Wallburg Elementary School Winston Salem, NC 27107
8:30 am -
CHP Public Services TOUCH A TRUCK DAY! (rain date) →
High Point, NC Calendar, 901 N. Main St, High Point
9:00 am -
Triad Family & Children's Services Information Table →
High Point, NC Calendar, 901 N. Main St, High Point
10:30 am -
2026 Spring Golf Tournament →
Oak Valley Golf Club, 261 Oak Valley Blvd, Advance
12:00 pm
Thursday May 21
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Has anyone seen any foxes or coyotes around the Larkspur Ln, Payne Rd or Hasty School Rd?
I believe we have 2 wild "somethings" in our woods. (Nextdoor Hasty)
- Food Lion posted a job opening for FT Assistant Manager Customer Service in Thomasville. Apply here.
- Mohawk Industries posted a job opening for Manufacturing Associate - Molding Department in Thomasville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Thomasville here.
🗞 Nearby News
High Point
- ‘Smooth Smith' takes the mic: High Point principal writes rap song to hype students for EOGs (wfmynews2.com)
- John Krasinksi brings his Jack Ryan to theaters (greensboro.com)
- America 250 merch is out in full force as brands 'cash in' on nostalgia (greensboro.com)
Jamestown
- The World's Largest Furniture Store Is Hiding In This Small North Carolina Town (southernliving.com)
Ok Thomasville! 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: Nevermind, it has no point. (Thank you Kristi B. for sending it in!)
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