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Reidsville is a city in Rockingham County, North Carolina, United States. At the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 14,520.
Reidsville was established in the early 19th century as an outpost and stop on the stage line that ran between Salisbury, North Carolina, and Danville, Virginia, and was originally known as Wright's Crossroads. The community grew from a single home and inn owned by the family of Reuben Reid, a local farmer, businessman, justice of the peace and father of David S. Reid), into a thriving farming community primarily supporting tobacco production and cigarette manufacturing. Reidsville was officially incorporated by the North Carolina State Legislature in 1873 and became a key location of the American Tobacco Company which employed large numbers of city and county residents. The American Tobacco Company was the mainstay of Reidsville economics until its sale and closure in 1994. Many textile mills were established in Reidsville as well, with Cone Mills and Burlington Industries, located in Burlington North Carolina, consolidating most of them in the mid-20th century, although most have now closed. Although Reidsville has experienced economic recession in recent years the community has enjoyed a renewal of growth as a sleeper city supplying a source of rural development for the surrounding larger cities.
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Reidsville is a low crime area. Great people with a family like atmosphere.
I was a caregiver in the 1990's. I became my mother's caregiver in the early 2000's. Hospice came to assist and we're wonderful to my family. Being on both the professional and the family sides of care, I feel I am well suited for this position.
I'm a retire person. That is wanting something to do with my time. I have my own transportation and have help friends and family with older people in their family. Enjoy talking to older people about their history.
Peaceful, Convenient to shopping, healthcare,& affordable
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Lots of activities and access to good healthcare.