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Political newcomer seeks seat held by Coble
GUILFORD COUNTY – Small business owner Jon Manchin of Stokesdale hopes that his youthful enthusiasm and positions on issues can help him break through the crowded Republican field challenging ...
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Bureau receives more inquiries, fewer complaints in 2009
HIGH POINT – The cautious shopping habits adopted by consumers trying to save cash are evident in the Greensboro/High Point Better Business Bureau’s statistics for 2009. Inquiries, also known ...
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Open Door Ministries celebrates helping han
HIGH POINT – Open Door Ministries is inviting the community to hear about its work with the homeless and others in need at its annual Celebration Dinner and Silent Auction. Scheduled for March...
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Replacement for Mission Possible gains tentative approval
GUILFORD COUNTY – A revised teacher incentive pay plan won tentative approval this week from the Guilford County Board of Education. The board voted 7-2 for the plan so Superintendent Mo Gree...
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Post office launches consumer awareness campaign
HIGH POINT – With consumer complaints about scams and fraud on the rise, one government enterprise is spearheading an education campaign aimed at helping people protect themselves. National Co...
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Teachers want more time to improve school
GUILFORD COUNTY – Several Oak Hill Elementary teachers urged district leaders Tuesday to give them more time to improve student performance at the low-performing school. While Principal Sara R...
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Lori Ann Harrison works on computerized seating chart, part of the new online system Mama Mia’s is using to generate more customers. The system allows costumers to order meals and make reservations online. Don Davis Jr. | HPE Local eatery goes high-tech to compete with larger chains
HIGH POINT – Mark Basile, director of operations at Mamma Mia’s Italian Restaurant, had a crazy idea once. For several years, he wanted to implement an advance ordering service that would allo...
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Mahlon Pendry, a retired IRS agent, works on his client’s tax return out of his home office. Sonny Hedgecock | HPE GOING ROGUE: To save money, filers may dodge using paid tax preparers
HIGH POINT – In a time when consumers are cutting back on the amount of goods and services that they pay for, even paid tax preparers may be taking a hit this year. H&R Block reported that...
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The old Potter House, located at 211 W. Main St. in Jamestown, was damaged by a fire in 2002 and was supposed to be restored years ago. Now the owners want to tear it down and build a fast-food restaurant on the property. Sonny Hedgecock | HPE Potter House faces uncertain future
JAMESTOWN – Town officials will take their first official look this week at a rezoning needed to build a fast-food restaurant on the site of the 200-year-old Potter House. Developers want to put...
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Justin Kirk pumps gas at the RaceWay on S. Main Street. Sonny Hedgecock | HPE Summer travel, other economic factors usher in gas price hike
HIGH POINT – The gas price increase that’s taking place at the pump matters to Justin Kirk, who fixed up his son’s 1995 Honda Civic to drive so he could afford such increases. “I didn’t go any...
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