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High Point is in the running for a proposed Solstas Lab Partners expansion, which could bring 500 jobs to the city. DON DAVIS JR. | HPE
Stiff competition: City in the running for 500-job expansion
HIGH POINT – The city is in the running for 500 new jobs through a laboratory testing company that could become the largest-single employment expansion by one company in High Point in at least 15 y...
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RCC celebrates 50th anniversary
ASHEBORO – Randolph Community College is celebrating a huge milestone this year. The college is marking its 50th anniversary with plans to make it an all-year event. Events are planned to hono...
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Club owner works to get law changed
GUILFORD COUNTY – The owner of a Greensboro billiards club has stopped his court fight against the state’s smoking ban in restaurants and bars to start a lobbying campaign. Don Liebes had set his...
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In this 2004 photo, Dr. James Errico prepares to give blood as Brenda Robertson checks information. HPE | FILE
In memory of Dr. Errico: The American Red Cross and Cornerstone plan blood drive Jan. 12
HIGH POINT – At this time of year, blood supply is low, and the community is in deep need. The American Red Cross and Cornerstone are sponsoring a blood drive in memory of the late Dr. James M. Er...
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Land-use changes in store for growth area
HIGH POINT – A tweak in the long-range land-use planning for an area north of High Point would take effect under a proposal making its way through the city’s approval process. The pending change i...
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Work continues on the new U.S. 311 Bypass. Photo was taken at bridge where the new U.S. 311 will pass under the old U.S. 311 near Sophia. Sonny Hedgecock | HPE
Final 311 link set for completion
TRIAD – A highway project dating back on planning documents to the time of President John Kennedy’s administration finally should become a fulfilled reality this year. Work should conclude this fa...
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Economic uncertainty carries into new year
HIGH POINT – Four days in, and local economists have mixed outlooks for 2012. No one expects a miracle cure for the economy just because the year has changed, but economists say any slight change ...
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Jobs picture improves in Triad, state
TRIAD – The job picture in November proved to be a better than previous months in 2011, according to new data released on Wednesday. November seemed to be a month of improvement for nearly three-q...
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Liberty Property Trust is in the process of selling their Mendenhall office park in the northern part of the city. Don Davis Jr. | HPE
Local office complex may be sold
TRIAD – A key player in the region’s office property market may sell its holdings in the area, which include a north High Point office park. Liberty Property Trust has contracted to sell a set of...
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Republican presidential candidates (from left) former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum, Texas Gov. Rick Perry, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich, Rep. Ron Paul, R-Texas, and Rep. Michele Bachmann, R-Minn, stand together prior to their Republican debate in Des Moines, Iowa, in December. AP
ALL EYES ON IOWA VOTE: Analysts debate ripple effect of caucus on North Carolina
TRIAD – The Iowa caucus that concluded Tuesday may show High Point and North Carolina voters that, if you thought political campaigning couldn’t turn more negative, think again. The first Republic...
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Landlords won’t see increase in insurance rates — for now
ENTERPRISE STAFF WRITER TRIAD — A new year brings many changes and new challenges, but for now, homeowners insurance is not one of them. Earlier this year, the North Carolina Department of Insura...
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Still no jail space for state prisoners
enterprise staff writer GUILFORD COUNTY – Despite a state mandate, it could be May or later before state prisoners find their way into the county’s new detention center. Starting this week, c...
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Watt leaning toward seeking another term
TRIAD – Democratic Rep. Mel Watt, the only congressman ever to serve in the 12th District, said he’s leaning toward seeking another term this year. Watt, elected in 1992 after the 12th District wa...
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Jordan Harrison fills his vehicle with gas at Smitty’s One Stop on W. Lexington Avenue. He said he was unaware of the state gas tax increase taking effect on Jan. 1. DON DAVIS JR. | HPE
Gas tax hike surprises some, angers others
HIGH POINT – Gas became even more expensive today. The state gas tax now is 4 cents per gallon more, making North Carolina the state with the highest excise tax and the state with the seventh high...
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SOBER ADVICE: Authorities offer tips on staying safe while ringing in the new year
TRIAD – New Year’s Eve can be a great time for friends and family to get together and celebrate. Unfortunately, those celebrations can lead to a number of intoxicated drivers trying to find their...
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Melissa Elliott and Peggy Jones sort through some of the clothing dropped off at the Oak Hollow Thrift on Eastchester Drive. Charities are looking at increased donations in the last days of 2011 as people seek tax write-offs. DON DAVIS JR. | HPE
BEAT THE CLOCK: Today is deadline for 2011 charitable tax donations
HIGH POINT – Making a charitable contribution today will carry special meaning – at least with the tax man. Anyone furnishing donations to a qualified, tax-exempt organization today can squeeze in...
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Congressman Howard Coble, R-6th, who represents parts of the greater High Point area, held a press conference after his release from the hospital for treatment of a respiratory illness that depleted his sodium level. Don Davis Jr. | HPE
Coble leaning toward another run
TRIAD – Rep. Howard Coble said Wednesday that he continues to lean toward running for re-election, despite emerging earlier this week from an extended hospital stay for treatment of a serious illne...
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Palliser will make debut in Las Vegas
HIGH POINT – A furniture company that owns show space in High Point will make its debut at the next edition of the Las Vegas Market. Palliser Furniture Co., a Canadian company out of Winnapeg, Man...
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Mixed blessings: Retailers across nation report up and down holiday sales
HIGH POINT – Retailers got the same gift of a successful holiday season this year, but in a different wrapping paper. Retailers across the nation on Wednesday reported that this season was slightl...
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Guilty plea made in fraud case with area ties
TRIAD – The co-owner of a company with local ties embroiled in a federal fraud case pleaded guilty for his role in a commodities trading investment scheme, the U.S. Department of Justice reports. ...
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This aerial view of downtown High Point shows the International Home Furnishings Center (bottom left) and Showplace (bottom right) among the other furniture showroom buildings. FILE | HPE
Bain has become political issue before for Romney
TRIAD – The attack this year on Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney and his ties to Bain Capital Partners isn’t the first time that the investment company he co-founded has become a point...
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Investor gets debate spotlight
HIGH POINT – One of the key investors in the company that bought the three main showrooms at the High Point Market is receiving a flurry of publicity in the Republican presidential race, though it ...
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Tree farmers want marketing campaign to boost sales. HPE | FILE
A tradition withers: Some tree farmers weary about cost of promotion
TRIAD – Some farmers still are frustrated over USDA’s delay on starting a self-financed promotion campaign for the Christmas tree industry and blame politics for the last-minute shutdown of the pro...
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Dawn Leviner had granddaughters Kaydence (left) and Mackenzie Craver (center) in tow while shopping at Sears at Oak Hollow Mall. DON DAVIS JR. | HPE
Dashing to the shops: With 2 days to go, retailers brace for last-minute rush
HIGH POINT – There’s only two more shopping days left before Christmas, and retailers are ready for the onslaught of last-minute shoppers. During the holiday season, as with the rest of the year, ...
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Motorists pump gas at the Marathon (foreground) and Hess station (background) where gas prices were 3.09 per gallon. Sonny Hedgecock | HPE
Travel rush hits
TRIAD – Lower gas prices for the upcoming holiday travel season should make driving to meet someone for Christmas a little less expensive and may mean some extra money for another present under the...
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Cornerstone at forefront of health-care evolution
HIGH POINT – Dr. Grace Terrell and the caregivers at Cornerstone Health Care are starting the process of revolutionizing the way they deliver health-care services. Terrell, CEO of Cornerstone, the...
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Couple killed by hit-and-run driver on NC 52
DAVIDSON COUNTY – An early morning hit-and-run has led to the deaths of a couple walking north on N.C. 52. A man and a woman, traveling in a minivan, were struck and killed by a car while crossing...
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Tom Dayvault, president of the High Point Chamber of Commerce, Congressman Howard Coble and High Point Mayor Becky Smothers attend the opening of the new Walmart store on N. Main Street. File | HPE
Coble’s illness may have political impact
TRIAD – Nothing’s fair in love and politics, and that includes speculation about the future of a politician such as Congressman Howard Coble when he undergoes an extended hospital stay. Coble, R-6...
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Cars cross the arm of Randleman Lake where it passes under the N.C. 62 bridge. Sonny Hedgecock | HPE
Water authority searches for new leader
RANDLEMAN – The agency that operates the Randleman Regional Reservoir is preparing for a change of guard in leadership for the first time in more than 20 years. The board of directors of the Piedm...
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Dogs vie for visitors’ attention at the Guilford County Animal Shelter. DON DAVIS JR. | HPE
Recession hits pets, too!
TRIAD – The economy has left about 13.9 million workers unemployed. The trickle-down effect of that unemployment is homelessness for several pets. Humane societies and animal shelters in the Triad...
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Owning animals can be costly
TRIAD ­— In these tough economic times, many have to weigh the importance of each financial decision made, especially the decision to own a pet. About 62 percent of households in the United States...
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BBB warns of repair scam
GUILFORD COUNTY – The Better Business Bureau of Central North Carolina is warning consumers in the Triad about an appliance repair company that goes by the name Service Experts and has had eight co...
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Shown are aircraft at the FedEx terminal at PTIA. An anticipated increase in noise is leading the city to seek expansion of the noise district. The changes are based on the results of the PTIA Part 150 Airport Noise Compatibility Study, which was undertaken in 2004. DON DAVIS JR. | HPE
City seeks expansion of airport noise district
HIGH POINT – Land use changes are in the works for parts of north High Point affected by noise from Piedmont Triad International Airport flights. The City Council is seeking to expand High Point’s...
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Shown are buses parked at the Thomas Built Buses Fairfield Plant. DON DAVIS JR. | HPE
GETTING BUSY: Thomas Built Buses recalls 125 idled workers
HIGH POINT – The ups and downs during the past several years at Thomas Built Buses are turning back up as the company announced Friday it will bring back 125 workers starting next month. Thomas Bu...
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State House speaker addresses issues
HIGH POINT – State House Speaker Thom Tillis defended the Republican-crafted state budget during a town hall Thursday, saying that GOP legislative leaders had to make tough choices this year in a d...
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County counters city effort to block hospital
HIGH POINT – High Point’s ability to block a proposed mental hospital may be more difficult in the wake of a protest by Guilford County. A petition opposing a pending rezoning case involving the h...
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The North State Communications complex is shown in downtown High Point. North State is buying Winston-Salem-based DataChambers. don davis jr. | HPE
North State expands its reach
HIGH POINT – North State Communications is buying a Winston-Salem-based information technology business in the first purchase of another company by North State in 82 years. High Point-based North ...
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Jalil Neal-Holloway tries out the FAA certified flight simulator at T. Wingate Andrews High School’s Aviation Academy classroom. DON DAVIS JR. | HPE
The sky’s the limit: Academy boosts aviation careers
HIGH POINT – When the Aviation Academy at T.W. Andrews High School graduates its first class in June, at least two students will have achieved their dreams. Kevin Beugger and Carson Wofford alrea...
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Crews for the N.C. Department of Transportation pave the new section of Interstate 85 in northern Rowan County leading to the new Yadkin River bridge under construction. Special | HPE
Yadkin bridge update: Progress made paving new section of I-85
TRIAD – Crews for the N.C. Department of Transportation are making progress paving the new section of Interstate 85 in northern Rowan County that will connect with the new Yadkin River bridge sched...
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Marine dies from injuries
TRIAD – A Marine who grew up in Randolph County died Saturday night just before 9 p.m. from injuries he received last week after being shot in the head during an military engagement in Afghanistan....
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The first shoppers come through the doors as they open at 4 a.m. on Black Friday at the Oak Hollow Mall Sears. The electronics area was the first stop for most. Sonny Hedgecock | HPE file
Computer age causes shift in TV industry
TRIAD – Chalk up another seismic cultural change thanks to the emergence of the high-tech computer age. A recent report from Nielsen, which tracks trends in the television industry, estimates the ...
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American Express pledges ongoing support
GREENSBORO – American Express will continue to support the Triad and have a presence in the region’s economy despite closing its customer service center in western Greensboro and eliminating 1,500 ...
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Local experts: Europe in worse bind than US
HIGH POINT – The European Council meeting in Brussels Thursday put investors on edge and stocks dropped moderately. In comparison to peaks and valleys seen in recent years, Thursday was not a huge...
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RCC expands Emergency Services Training Center
RANDLEMAN – Randolph County Community College will hold a ribbon-cutting today for a classroom addition at its Emergency Services Training Center. The ceremony will be at 10 a.m. RCC President Ro...
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Front page of The High Point Enterprise on Dec. 7, 1941. File | HPE
70 YEARS LATER: Residents reflect on Day of Infamy
TRIAD – Like others from their generation, Jim Sloop and Clete Kruyer remember exactly where they were and precisely what they were doing 70 years ago today. Sloop, a native of High Point, and Kru...
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Bassett Furniture store is located off Wendover Avenue in Greensboro. DON DAVIS JR. |HPE
Bassett will expand High Point showroom, commit to Las Vegas
HIGH POINT – Bassett Furniture Industries Inc. will expand its showroom at the High Point Market while opening its first space at the World Market Center in Las Vegas, an outcome from the monumenta...
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Fugitive has violent past
HIGH POINT – A man with a violent past in High Point who has spent much of the last 18 years as either a prisoner or a fugitive is once again on the run from authorities. Rontae Devore Hayes, 33, ...
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High Point Mayor Becky Smothers (left) and Rep. Howard Coble attend Wesleyan college event. SONNY HEDGECOCK | HPE
Coble weighs bid for re-election
TRIAD – Congressman Howard Coble will take a little longer to decide whether to run for re-election next year. Coble, R-6th, indicated this past summer that he hoped to make a decision by the end ...
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The Chinese Dragons visited students at Johnson Street Global Studies Thursday. Hu Dong Xu performs on a balanced beam. SONNY HEDGECOCK | HPE
Jobless rates dip
TRIAD – This year’s up-and-down area job market took a slight turn toward the positive during October, though not nearly enough to moderate unemployment levels that have hovered at historically hig...
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Meetings focus on High Rock water quality
TRIAD – A regional planning organization is raising public awareness about the need to improve the water quality of High Rock Lake. The Piedmont Triad Regional Council will host two public meeting...
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Speed estimated at 80 mph in fatal wreck
HIGH POINT – A motorcyclist killed in a collision on a southeast High Point street last month was traveling “at an extremely high rate of speed” just prior to the accident, according to a police re...
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Heating assistance program changes
DAVIDSON COUNTY – The Davidson County Department of Social Services has announced that applications will be accepted for North Carolina’s Low Income Energy Assistance Program Thursday through March...
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Betty Creed looks for a voter’s listing at the Finch Auditorium poll location in Thomasville on Election Day, Nov. 8. Don Davis Jr. | HPE file
Redistricting legal challenges could have ripple effect
TRIAD – The adage about the two things you shouldn’t watch being made – sausage and law – could come into play if legal challenges to redistricting plans in North Carolina disrupt the initial part ...
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Hoax email appears to be from consumer agency
TRIAD – The Better Business Bureau of Central N.C. is warning local businesses about fictitious emails being sent out across the country, including the Triad. “Businesses are getting an email that...
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'SHOP LOCAL FIRST:" State, others join to promote Small Business Saturday
HIGH POINT – Thanksgiving Day and Black Friday deals have passed, but before you head online for shopping, state leaders want you to head to your local retailers and restaurants. It’s Small Busine...
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6th shooting victim dies
GUILFORD COUNTY – The sixth victim of a shooting spree – and fifth young person – died Friday from wounds suffered at the hand of her aunt, Mary Ann Holder, the Pleasant Garden woman whom law enfor...
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RF Micro Devices, with headquarters on Thorndyke Road, has begun expanding into new product territories. SONNY HEDGECOCK | HPE
RESEARCH RESULTS: Years of work by RF Micro Devices pays off in new products
GREENSBORO – RF Micro Devices Inc. expects that years of research on new product applications will begin paying off now for the company and the region’s economy. Since its inception 20 years ago, ...
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DCCC receives $7.5 million gift
LEXINGTON – Davidson County Community College has another reason to be thankful this holiday season. President Mary Rittling announced at the college’s recent Thanksgiving gathering that the late ...
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Aid available to local tornado victims
DAVIDSON COUNTY – Gov. Bev Perdue has announced that financial assistance is available for victims of the tornadoes that struck Davidson and Randolph counties last week, after Perdue requested a di...
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Property owners subject to meth cleanup
GUILFORD COUNTY – County health officials will be able to go after property owners for methamphetamine lab cleanup costs under a new code approved Monday. With the number of meth labs across North...
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Nonprofits to help in wake of shootings
GUILFORD COUNTY – A host of community organizations is coming together with the Guilford County Schools to provide resources and assistance in the wake of this week’s crime spree shootings. Severa...
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Cassie, Shaniece and Alhijah Kellyman line up with grandmother Marcia Kellyman to check baggage at Piedmont Triad International Airport. Don Davis Jr. | HPE
Holiday traffic ahead
TRIAD – Residents are taking to the skies this Thanksgiving more than any year since the beginning of the Great Recession. With the number of North Carolinians driving to their destinations this y...
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Jim Sparks, assistant principal at East Davidson High School, is shown with Meredith Vieira during a taping of “Who Wants to be a Millionaire.” SPECIAL | HPE
East Davidson assistant principal appears on ‘Who Wants to be a Millionaire’
THOMASVILLE – The assistant principal at East Davidson High School hopes to win big money for an annual vacation. Jim Sparks, of Winston-Salem, will appear on “Who Wants to be a Millionaire” toda...
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HPU Poll: Obama’s popularity improves
HIGH POINT – President Barack Obama’s popularity has improved in North Carolina since the last High Point University Poll in October, though Obama remains more at a level compared to Jimmy Carter a...
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Runners leave the starting line of the North Carolina Marathon on Saturday in downtown High Point. DON DAVIS JR. | HPE
Marathon hits the streets: Event draws more than 1,000 to help nonprofits
HIGH POINT – Runners brought life to downtown High Point Saturday for the fourth annual North Carolina Marathon. The runners set out for routes in the northeast part of the city and ended by runn...
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Hospitals team up to treat children
HIGH POINT – High Point Regional Hospital has teamed up with Brenner Children’s Hospital to deliver the best care to Triad children. Pediatric patients who have to be admitted for inpatient proced...
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The tornado that struck Davidson County Wednesday night toppled this roof and damaged the gas pumps at Citgo Mart on U.S. 64 near the intersection of N.C. 109. SONNY HEDGECOCK | HPE
AFTERMATH: Weather service, state official survey tornado’s path
DAVIDSON COUNTY – The National Weather Service has confirmed that it was indeed a tornado that ripped across central Davidson and western Randolph counties Wednesday night. The weather service rep...
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Charges dismissed in deer captivity case
RANDOLPH COUNTY – The Randolph County District Attorney dismissed charges in the controversial case of the killing of deer in private captivity by state wildlife officials earlier this fall that ha...
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Hanes Mall store partners with local Boys & Girls Clubs
WINSTON SALEM – A clothing store opening at Hanes Mall usually wouldn’t have much to do with High Point other than providing another shopping option to residents. But H&M is celebrating the grand ...
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All that remains of what was once The Game Room, located on N.C. 109 at the intersection with U.S. 64. The property was for many years the location of Trotter s Boat Sales. SONNNY HEDGECOCK | HPE
Tornado leaves two dead
DAVIDSON COUNTY — Destruction awaited homeowners this morning after a tornado ripped through parts of Davidson and Randolph counties, leaving two people dead. “With the debris field as large as it...
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One of the nearly complete axles dwarfs people attending the grand opening ceremony Wednesday. Don Davis Jr. | HPE
Caterpillar opens new plant
TRIAD – In a job-starved area economy, Rusty Davis uttered a line Wednesday morning that made several hundred people gathered in southeastern Forsyth County break out in applause and cheers. “It’s...
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High Pointer charged in Thomasville triple homicide
THOMASVILLE – A fourth suspect has been arrested in a Thomasville triple homicide that occurred Nov. 7. The Guilford County Sheriff’s Office on Tuesday served David T. Ward, 51, of Berkshire Court...
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Community Foundation week observed
HIGH POINT – Residents know the work of the High Point Community Foundation whether directly or through one of the organizations it funds. But this week, Nov. 12-18, is Community Foundation Week a...
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DOT expands motorist patrols
TRIAD – Travelers through the Piedmont who have trouble on the road during weekends now have another option for assistance, courtesy of the N.C. Department of Transportation. The first weekend of ...
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John Gray, a Special Olympian from Charlotte, competes in the tennis events Saturday. The Special Olympics of North Carolina continue today. JORDAN HOWSE | HPE
N.C. Special Olympics draw athletes from across the state
HIGH POINT – The Special Olympics of North Carolina returned to High Point on Saturday for another year, and athletes, their families and event volunteers showed the two-day event’s mission still r...
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Semi-finalists include local contestants
HIGH POINT – Contestants representing High Point, Archdale and Thomasville were among the semi-finalists late Saturday for the Miss North Carolina USA and Miss North Carolina Teen USA pageants. I...
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Patrick Flanders helps put out some of the 500 flags, representing the 500 veterans at GTCC. The flags are in front of the Percy H. Sears Applied Technologies Center. SONNY HEDGECOCK | HPE
Honoring our veterans: High Point parade steps off Sunday
HIGH POINT – Thousands of people are expected to congregate in downtown High Point Sunday afternoon for the 28th annual Veterans Day Parade. More than 200 units – from military vehicles and ROTC u...
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Victims of triple homicide identified
THOMASVILLE – Thomasville police have identified the three people killed in an apparent home invasion Thursday afternoon. The victims have been identified as Sharon F. Rushing, 61; Angela D. Soles...
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City hosts Special Olympics this weekend
HIGH POINT – The 2011 Special Olympics North Carolina Fall Tournament returns to High Point this weekend. The annual statewide competition will take place at several facilities throughout the city...
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Twins Lauren (left) and Chloe Riley were born Nov. 11, 2000; Chloe at 11:33 p.m. and Lauren at 11:36. SPECIAL | HPE
Twins celebrate 11th birthday on 11/11/11
HIGH POINT – If ever there were a day for Alicia Riley to buy lottery tickets, today would be the day. This is Nov. 11, 2011 – that would be 11/11/11 – and Riley’s twin daughters, Lauren and Chloe...
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Analysts: Perry, Cain woes may impact NC primary
TRIAD – A brain-freeze moment by Texas Gov. Rick Perry on a presidential debate stage in Michigan on Wednesday night could have a ripple effect to North Carolina. The post-debate crisis facing the...
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Global swings send US stocks on wild ride
HIGH POINT – These days, the stock market is about the most volatile, unpredictable place to be. The world has finally become that global market that’s been talked about for years, with each coun...
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Three bodies were found inside a home at 101 Rotary Lane after a call to the Thomasville Police Department. DON DAVIS JR. | HPE
3 found shot dead in Thomasville: Police investigate triple homicide during possible home invasion
THOMASVILLE – Thomasville police and the State Bureau of Investigation are investigating what appears to be a home invasion that left three people dead. Police said a call was made to 911 at abou...
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Special Olympics honors Teaching Fellows program
HIGH POINT – The Special Olympics of North Carolina will be in High Point this weekend for a sports tournament, but it’s already awarded honors to entities outside of the sports world. SONC honore...
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Poll shows some shift in Obama numbers
TRIAD – President Barack Obama’s swing through North Carolina last month, which included a stop in Jamestown, may have given a bit of relief to his lagging poll numbers in the state. The latest El...
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Poll shows some shift in Obama numbers
TRIAD – President Barack Obama’s swing through North Carolina last month, which included a stop in Jamestown, may have given a bit of relief to his lagging poll numbers in the state. The latest El...
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Miss NC USA pageants return to High Point
HIGH POINT – Royalty is coming to High Point this weekend, and we’re not talking William and Kate. The Miss North Carolina USA and Miss North Carolina Teen USA Pageant returns to the High Point Th...
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Local Veterans Day celebrations set this week
TRIAD – Veterans Day may not be until Friday, but observances to honor the sacrifices of military service members are scheduled to start today. Haynes-Inman Education Center, 200 Haynes Road, Jame...
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MACE convention begins Friday
HIGH POINT – It’s time to break out the boards and ready the battle gear as 15 years worth of gaming comes back to High Point this weekend. MACE, North Carolina’s largest and oldest gaming convent...
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Medical center hosts Veteran’s Day event
THOMASVILLE – Thomasville Medical Center wants to show veterans the price they paid was appreciated and will never be forgotten. The medical center will hold its annual Veteran’s Day Program in th...
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Authorities release data from DWI campaign
TRIAD – State and local law enforcement officers cited 758 motorists for driving while impaired during a recent crackdown on drunken driving, according to data released Monday. A total of 20,786 t...
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Signs on Main Street in Jamestown. Don Davis Jr. | HPE
VOTE: Many Triad incumbents face challenges today
TRIAD – In a typical, sleepy local election season, most incumbent mayors or council members face token opposition or sometimes no challenger at all. This year, however, has been anything but typi...
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Voters prepare to hit polls
TRIAD – Voters in three local municipalities will go to the polls Tuesday to elect mayors and council members. Jamestown, Thomasville and Trinity hold elections, while Archdale and High Point have...
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New district lines get federal approval
GUILFORD COUNTY – The U.S. Department of Justice has approved the 2012 voting district lines drawn by the General Assembly that many county commissioners don’t like and could challenge in federal c...
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Randolph County deputy charged with DWI
TRINITY – A local sheriff’s deputy has resigned and will face a December court date after being charged with drinking and driving over the weekend. Randolph County Sheriff Deputy James Edward Rich...
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Change coming
This weekend marks everyone’s favorite time change – the time to roll the clocks back and gain an extra hour. When it’s time to spring forward or fall back, many people just change their clocks be...
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Hospital warns of records breach
HIGH POINT – High Point Regional Health System officials said they’ve notified 551 patients of a hospital subsidiary about a records breach involving medical documents. A report the health system ...
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The North Davidson High School Black Knights Marching Band performs. SPECIAL | HPE
Festival comes to Davidson this weekend
DAVIDSON COUNTY – Horns will be blowing and drums will be beating as high school students march in step Saturday at the 11th annual Fall Festival of Bands. The festival will be held Saturday at No...
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DCCC offers Healthcare Interpreting program
DAVIDSON COUNTY – A new program at Davidson County Community College will allow students to expand their choices in the health-care field. The new two-year degree program in Healthcare Interpreti...
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Police urge precautions for thefts
THOMASVILLE – The Thomasville Police Department wants to make sure you decrease the chances of becoming a victim of theft from your vehicle. According to police, the most common theft from motor v...
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