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The Carolinian pulls into the High Point depot as passengers wait to board. The train, which normally runs to New York, now runs only as far north as Raleigh because of heavy snow in the North. Sonny Hedgecock | HPE ENOUGH ALREADY: More misery on the way as new storm approaches
TRIAD – The first time it snowed – just before Christmas – many people in the High Point area found it charming. The second time it snowed heavily a couple of weeks ago, some of the charm disapp...
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Only the walls of the old Church Street School in Thomasville still stand after it burned in 2000. The owner of the site, which is on the National Register of Historic Places, and a developer have proposed turning the building into multi-unit housing for the elderly, complete with an on-site pharmacy and outdoor theater. SONNY HEDGECOCK | HPE Owner proposes new use for historic site
THOMASVILLE – Thomasville officials have heard of several uses from developers regarding the old Church Street School building, but no projects have been as “elaborate” as one recently presented...
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Former deputy says candidacy cost him his job
DAVIDSON COUNTY – Edgar Shuler, a former lieutenant with the Davidson County Sheriff’s Office, said he had no immediate plans of announcing his first run for political office until the sheriff...
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Political fliers draw criticism
DAVIDSON COUNTY – Davidson County Sheriff David Grice is fending off complaints from political rivals concerning the distribution of political fliers on county property. Randy Griffie, a volun...
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Thomasville Medical Center joins elite with respiratory care recognition
THOMASVILLE – Thomasville Medical Center has earned Quality Respiratory Care Recognition under a national program aimed at helping patients and families make informed decisions about the quality...
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Evan Myers holds one of the many model tractors in his office at Ledford Middle School. Myers plans to work selling farm equipment after retiring. Sonny Hedgecock | HPE Ledford principal retiring as noted educator
DAVIDSON COUNTY – Evan Myers, principal of Ledford Middle School, sent a letter home with students Thursday to inform parents that he plans to retire later this month. Myers, who has 34 years ...
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Davidson schools show improvement
LEXINGTON – For the 2009 fall semester, Davidson County Schools has made improvements in its dropout rate and overall high school end-of-course exam proficiency, according to data presented to t...
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Spring break to be shorter for some
TRIAD – Randolph, Davidson and Thomasville systems will be forced to cut spring break short due to last weekend’s snowfall, school officials said Wednesday. Meredith Palmer, Davidson County Scho...
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A vehicle makes its way down Centennial Street near Montlieu Avenue on Saturday afternoon. Don Davis Jr. | HPE Triad slowly thaws out
TRIAD – The commute for the start of the work week could be dicey for motorists across the region as snow that melted Sunday refreezes into ice sheets along roads this morning. Work crews, aided...
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Lil’ Bit prepares for GroundHawg Day prediction
LEXINGTON – Lexington’s annual twist to Groundhog Day, which is annually celebrated Feb. 2, takes place Tuesday, with one potbellied pig set to be the center of attention. For the sixth year in ...
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