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July 20, 2008

My sweet sister Penny sure pushed my buttons

Once again, while cataloging some of the many family treasures in my parents' home, I ran across several old War Ration Books, two of which had my name on them. My mother's sister, Anne Leach Johnson, who served in the Women's Army Corps during WWII, and... Read More

Venture grants given by charity

West End Ministries just got a $10,000 boost from United Way to administer its Life Skills Training program, a new service to help prepare participants to enter job training programs and get jobs. The money was among $74,500 in Venture Grants awarded by U... Read More

Nannie will always be a part of me

Ecclesiastes, Chapter 3:1-2, says, "There is a time for everything and a season for every activity under heaven; a time to be born and a time to die." That's just one of the scriptures my beloved friend, Nannie Morton would quote to me. She passed away J... Read More

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FundRAISERS Ongoing Southern Triad Missions needs new appliances, clothing and household items for families in need. Make checks payable to Southern Triad Missions and mail to P.O. Box 1906, High Point, NC 27261-1906. 888-6091. The ACES office at Brook... Read More

July 13, 2008

Local woman offers park tobacco barn

Fourth of July Park, 702 W. Mountain Road, Kernersville, could have a new historical building if the town or a community group decides to accept a donation. Marsha Dixon has offered her late parents' tobacco barn for use at the park. The barn sits at 1321... Read More

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FUNDRAISERSOngoing Southern Triad Missions needs new appliances, clothing and household items for families in need. Make checks payable to Southern Triad Missions and mail to P.O. Box 1906, High Point, NC 27261-1906. 888-6091. The ACES office at Brooks Gl... Read More

Time stands still at Gerry's

"Rockin' Robin" by Bobby Day or "Purple People Eater" by Sheb Wooley might be playing in the background. Gerry's has thousands of oldies in stock, so if you were a child or teenager in the 1950s, '60s or '70s, you will probably hear one of your favorite... Read More

Jamestown Middle, Ragsdale to apply strict clothes guide

Ever-evolving fashion trends will no longer be a factor for students attending Jamestown schools. Both Jamestown Middle School and Ragsdale High School have decided to convert to a Standard Mode of Dress, meaning the schools will set strict guidelines on... Read More

Additions for your beachside reading list

As usual, I've tempted you with the readers' choices for summer reading. Now, I get to unveil my picks. I've been on a series binge, reading one series of books after another, and I really think I've saved the best one for this summer. It's James Patterso... Read More

City postpones crossing closure decision

After hearing questions and concerns from residents of Five Points and neighboring communities about a proposed closing of the Hoskins Street railroad crossing, High Point City Council postponed a decision Monday night until Aug. 4. The city, state Depar... Read More

Donations needed for furniture exhibition

The High Point Museum is embarking on a fundraising campaign - CHAIR-ity Begins at Home - to support the upcoming furniture exhibition, High Point's Furniture Heritage, which will open in May. The campaign is open to everyone involved in every aspect of t... Read More

Black veterans were victims of bias

For years, I have followed and admired the tireless efforts of Nicholas Ruden regarding proper recognition of our beloved veterans who were killed or risked their lives so that we might remain a democracy. Some years ago, I talked to Ruden about his plans... Read More

Free clinic to give shots to sixth-graders

Guilford County Department of Public Health will hold a free mobile clinic to vaccinate children 12 years old or entering the sixth grade. North Carolina law requires rising sixth-graders, or children turning 12 on or after Aug. 1, to get a Tdap (tetanus...... Read More

July 10, 2008

Meeting planned to discuss Pleasant Garden groundwater

PLEASANT GARDEN -- A town meeting will be held Aug. 28 for Pleasant Garden residents to discuss groundwater issues with state and local officials. The program, "Well, Where's the Water," begins at 7 p.m. and is sponsored by the Guilford County Department... Read More

July 6, 2008

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FUNDRAISERS Ongoing Southern Triad Missions needs new appliances, clothing and household items for families in need. Make checks payable to Southern Triad Missions and mail to P.O. Box 1906, High Point, NC 27261-1906. 888-6091. The ACES office at Br... Read More

Foster children are in need of homes

There are hundreds of children in the Guilford County foster care system, and not all of them are being placed in the homes that best fit their needs. There are 513,000 American children and youths in foster care, of which more than 400 are in Guilford Co... Read More

Kernersville icon wrote much of town's history

KERNERSVILLE - The first book that John Staples remembers getting excited about was "Look Homeward, Angel" by Thomas Wolfe, a classic that he read with enthusiasm during his senior year at Kernersville High School in 1954. The book stirred his imagination... Read More

Boarding OK'd for pet day care

Less than a year after lobbying Kernersville to allow a pet day care business in town limits, Dog-Gone Fun owner Jan Wilson has requested - and received - another change. Because of customer requests, Wilson wants overnight stays allowed at pet day cares... Read More

Railroad crossing at debate

Several residents spoke out against the proposed closure of the Hoskins railroad crossing at a High Point City Council meeting in June. Now, the council will hold a public hearing on the closure at 5:30 p.m. Monday. The state Department of Transportation...... Read More

June 30, 2008

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Key GB -- Greensboro HP -- High Point JT -- Jamestown FUNDRAISERS Ongoing Southern Triad Missions needs new appliances, clothing and household items for families in need. Make checks payable to Southern Triad Missions and mail to P.O. Box 1906, High Poin... Read More

June 29, 2008

City Native Carter Ready to lead JCSU

HIGH POINT — Ronald Lee Carter, one of High Point’s own, will take the reins as president of Johnson C. Smith University in Charlotte on Tuesday. "I never thought I would be working at home in North Carolina," Carter said. "I’m delighted to be here. Read More

Community bands together to fix fire-damaged home

HIGH POINT — Rebuilding Lee and Chris Griffith's fire-damaged home has been much slower than a project by TV's "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" crew, but the spirit of a community coming together to help a family in need is hard to top. Seven months aft... Read More

Free activities mark Independence Day

The town of Pleasant Garden is hosting its ninth Independence Day Celebration on July 5. Gates to the Community Center softball field open at 5 p.m. for entries in the "All American Car Show." Joel Ellington expects to have at least 50 cars entered in thi... Read More

Landowner ends rezoning request

HIGH POINT — George Ragsdale of Jamestown withdrew his request to rezone property on East Kivett Drive after the High Point City Council voted 5-4 to approve the rezoning with a condition that requires him to remove gravel and plant grass on part of the... Read More

Pull up a chair for summer reading

It's time for our summer reading assignments and unlike our children, no tests will follow. If you're a regular reader, you're familiar with this, my ninth annual summer reading list. Books to prop in the sand and to stuff in your backpack. Now, forget ab... Read More