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In today's newsletter:

  • Could Roberts Academy be the right fit for your child with dyslexia?
  • How a century-old Elon love story reshaped two campuses

Also on today's calendar: Norfolk State @ Elon.

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Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high of 45 and low of 28 degrees.
  • Friday: Mostly cloudy and chilly, temps: high: 45, low: 30.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 54 and low of 33 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Elon University, Roberts Academy hosts first ‘Discovering Dyslexia' session (elonnewsnetwork.com) — Families in and around Elon just got a closer look at the upcoming Roberts Academy at Elon University, a specialized school for children with dyslexia opening in fall 2026. At the first “Discovering Dyslexia” session, parents heard expert guidance, experienced a simulation of reading challenges, and learned that applications will open in January for the academy’s small third- and fourth-grade classes.
   

• Descendants learn more about Carolina's first Japanese graduate (unc.edu) — A recent visit by descendants of early Japanese student Kameichi Kato highlighted his wife, Toshio Sato, the first international graduate of Elon College and namesake of Elon’s new Toshio Sato Commons. Their North Carolina connections, from Chapel Hill to Elon, underscore a long history of international students shaping local campuses and community life. Residents can take pride in this shared legacy of global engagement.
   

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  • Please help find Shellie, she’s a two year-old female Yorkie mix about 10 pounds new to our rescue.
    She pulled out of her harness this morning in Graham near Matthew Court and Eric Lane. She is microchipped but pretty flighty and scared. Please… (Nextdoor Courtyards at Ashley Woods)
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🗞 Nearby News

Burlington

  • NC renter wins deposit battle after landlord wrongly demands 30-day notice, and refuses to refund deposit (wfmynews2.com)
  • Man who bit NC police dog charged with assault (pilotonline.com)
  • ABSS releases next school year calendar (thetimesnews.com)

Alamance

  • Get in line: Whataburger opens this week in Mebane (newsoforange.com)
  • Dec 10 Roy A. Dawson Announces Candidacy for District Court Judge in North Carolina's 9th Judicial District (neusenews.com)
  • Basketball Game Preview: Eastern Alamance Eagles vs. Northern Guilford Nighthawks + Official Tickets (maxpreps.com)

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