Community Corner
🌱 How profitable are Richard Childress’s Welcome-based racing businesses really?
Happening soon: Open Mic Nights with host Kelly Jackson on the Welcome Patch calendar

Hello again Welcome! We’re bringing you the latest town highlights. Don’t miss out, keep going! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How profitable are Richard Childress’s Welcome-based racing businesses really?
Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Welcomefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high of 46 and low of 28 degrees.
- Friday: Clouds yielding to sun, temps: high: 50, low: 31.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 55 and low of 31 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• FACT CHECK: Did Richard Childress Really Put Up RCR for Sale? (thesportsrush.com) — Residents should know that Richard Childress’s ECR Engines and RCR Manufacturing Solutions, both based on the RCR campus in Welcome, remain profitable even as he faces questions about possibly selling part of Richard Childress Racing. In court testimony tied to a broader NASCAR lawsuit, Childress stressed that these Welcome-based ventures and other businesses help financially sustain his long-running Cup Series team.
![]()
Find out what's happening in Welcomefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
📸 Around Welcome
Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!
📣 Welcome Shout Outs!
Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!
🗓 Events Nearby
- Tanglewood Pizza Company
Tanglewood Pizza Company (TPC) , 5539 US-158 , Advance
6:00 pm - MIDWAY MARKET AT THUNDER ROAD CRUISE IN
midway town center , midway town Center , 11141 Old U.S. Hwy 52 , Winston-Salem
12:15 pm - Holiday Spirit Dress Up Day: Reindeer Day (reindeer antlers)
William R. Davie Advance, NC 27006 - The Weekly Huddle | Davie Chamber
801 Southern Kitchen and Pancake House , 218 NC-801 , Advance
12:00 pm - Holiday Spirit Dress Up Day : Grinch Day! (wear green)
William R. Davie Advance, NC 27006 - Breastfeeding Basics @ Thomasville YMCA
Tom A Finch Community YMCA , 1010 Mendenhall St , Thomasville
6:00 pm - Holiday Spirit Dress Up Day : Elf Day (Elf Hats or Ears)
William R. Davie Advance, NC 27006 - STAR Cardinal Luncheon Celebration (Focus: Respect)
William R. Davie Advance, NC 27006 - Stewart Coley Music
Cross Ties Restaurant & Catering , 11 E Main St , Thomasville
6:00 pm - Holiday Spirit Dress Up Day : Polar Express Day! (wear PJs)
William R. Davie Advance, NC 27006 - Holiday Spirit Dress Up Day : Holiday Spirit Day (wear red, green, Santa hats)
William R. Davie Advance, NC 27006
Friday December 12
Sunday December 14
Monday December 15
Tuesday December 16
Wednesday December 17
Thursday December 18
Friday December 19
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hut American Group, LLC posted a job opening for Team Member in Lexington. Apply here.
- The Jonus Group posted a job opening for Personal Lines Account Manager in Lexington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Welcome here.
🗞 Nearby News
Lexington
- Davidson County Board of Commissioners passes resolution expressing concern on Transco's SSEP (appvoices.org)
- Hickory Police Investigating Homicide (860wacb.com)
Thomasville
- Archdale woman crowned Miss Central Carolina (courier-tribune.com)
Clemmons
Ok Welcome! 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: I could get canned for this!
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Send it to us!
👉 Help make Patch AM better
- Help us grow by suggesting local news sources.
- Shape this newsletter with your feedback.
- List items for sale or services offered
We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what’s happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.
Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.