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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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I moved to Reidsville a year ago, the very first thing I noticed was friendly and caring neighbors.
Most are well educated, it is quiet but you can always find someone for help or a chat. I got stuck in my above ground pool and my new nieghbor heard me and was able to lift me out Another meighbor helps me with home/yard upkeep. Most are quietly retired or busy with work. There is new construction of small homes, (1000sq'+/-), no large family homes - so good or bad few children. The negative I notice is that Hubbard St is often used as a short cut mostly afterwork hours. The location is close, (< 2-3 miles) from shopping. Senior services , food and transportation are available through the town or county.
Most older adults are still working part*time with children or some type of sitting jobs or attending school.
We have age friendly people in our town most people care about one another
Nothing is based on age or race as far as I can tell.
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I would say transportation, working and educations.