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July 3, 2009

Guilford County Schools fourth-quarter high school honor rolls

The following students in the Guilford County Schools have achieved academic distinction for the fourth quarter and are included on the school system’s “A Team.” Students in Grades 9-12 who received a 4.0 or better grade point average du... Read More

July 2, 2009

Local private schools announce fourth quarter honor rolls

Greensboro Day School Head’s List, Spring 2009: Students who maintain an average of 90 with no grade below 70 are recognized on the Greensboro Day School Head’s List. The following Middle and Upper School students earned placement on the GDS... Read More

GSC announces fourth quarter middle school honor rolls

The following students in the Guilford County Schools have achieved academic distinction for the fourth quarter and are included on the school system’s “A Team.” Students in grades 6-8 who made all A’s during the Fourth nine-week g... Read More

June 29, 2009

Area churches collect more than 5,500 pairs of shoes for those in need

Twelve Guilford County churches, three churches in Lexington and one each in Archdale, Kernersville and Reidsville joined forces recently to collect more than 5,500 pairs of shoes for victims of natural disasters and those living in extreme poverty. Th... Read More

Peggy Longmire: Symphony Guild volunteer honored

Music has a special place in the lives of many people. It has the power to provide pleasure, assist in healing both the mind and the body and in unlocking the creative spirit. We are blessed to have people among us who provide the hard work and funding ne... Read More

Pleasant Garden approves budget

Pleasant Garden Town Council approved the 2009-10 budget of $417,219, a reduction of 5.4 percent from the previous year’s budget. Council members voted 3-2 to approve the budget, with Rick Wallace and Bob Wyrick dissenting. The tax rate will remai... Read More

June 28, 2009

Calendar - Guilford County

FUNDRAISERSOngoingThe Sanctuary, a place for all people to explore spirituality through a variety of creative endeavors, needs monetary contributions to further scholarships for art classes, book groups and meetings addressing recovery issues. 621-1514 or... Read More

June 21, 2009

Readers pay tribute to dads

We invited readers to share tributes to their dads this Father’s Day. I’m your No. 1 fan, 11-year-old tells dad Dear Dad, You are my idol. You have fans all over Japan and the United States, but I am your Number 1. You’re always maki... Read More

Weaver theater students invited to Scotland

Weaver Academy theater students are the only representatives from North Carolina chosen to attend the 2010 Fringe Festival in Scotland. An international theater event attracting thousands of performers and audience members from around the world, the fes... Read More

High Point's midnight basketball will tip off in July

High Point Midnight Basketball, in its seventh year, will start July 13 at Morehead Recreation Center, 101 Price St., High Point, and Aug. 3 at Southside Recreation Center, 401 Taylor Ave., High Point. Capt. Al Williams of the High Point Police Depa... Read More

Glenn Chavis: Fond memories a necessary vitamin

Those of you who have kept up with my stories over the past six years know I often mention my big-head friend, Clarence “Headquarters” Kennedy. At the beginning of the year, Kennedy and I started walking 2½ miles every morning. Our 40...... Read More

Peggy Longmire: Cancer survivor offers advice

Karen Eggart of Greensboro is a breast cancer survivor and is anxious to share with others about her 15-year journey with this dreaded disease. Eggart particularly wants other women to know there is hope and a life after breast cancer. Eggart describes he... Read More

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Seven teenagers 'board for the Lord’

Seven teenage boys from Daystar Christian Fellowship have found a way to blend their hobby and passion for God to help raise money for a New York mission trip. “Board for the Lord” will take place from June 28 through July 3, when Cody Bisho... Read More

Bob Burchette: Foundation helps educate autistic children

Grayson Sherrell was an exceptional child, an autistic boy full of love and happiness. And his parents, Roger and Donna Sherrell, and others who are helping them are doing exceptional things in Grayson’s memory.Grayson, 6, drowned last Aug. 8. The S... Read More

Kathy Johnson: Educator’s true passion shown at work

Someone with a passion for their work can really affect many lives. I realized this when I talked recently to Lula Hoskins, who has been in education since 1942. “Teaching is a profession,” Hoskins said. “One that should encourage human... Read More

June 17, 2009

Jamestown employees won't get pay raises

Some town employees left the Jamestown Town Council meeting Tuesday night with a bang of the front door after the council approved removing merit pay raises from the 2009-10 budget. “My job is not to be the popular person or a go-with-the-flow perso... Read More

June 14, 2009

Caldwell Academy brothers help classmate stay in U.S.

Thanks to the hard work and determination of Tim and Joey Upper, recent Caldwell Academy graduate Josue Mendez- Contreras is a step closer to fulfilling his dream. The Upper brothers started a fundraising campaign to help Mendez-Contreras, a native of Ho... Read More

Cathy Weaver: Venerable Perkinsons Jewelers closing its doors in July

Molly Dickinson Jordan and her mother, Kay Dickinson, spent many Saturdays at Perkinson’s Jewelers in downtown High Point. Not only was Perkinson’s the place for gift buying, it also was where so many High Pointers registered for their wedding... Read More

Guilford County Schools 2009 graduates

Andrews HighValedictorian: Devin Bailey plans to attend UNC-Chapel Hill to study biology or biomedical engineering. (No photo available at this time)Salutatorian: Johnathan Lemay plans to attend UNC-Charlotte. The total number of graduating seniors: 175 J... Read More

Fitness center aims to get High Point in shape

It’s time to pull on your sneakers and hit the pavement, High Point. The Fitness Center at High Point Regional Health System kicked off its second “Get Healthy High Point” event Wednesday. Beginning June 21, area residents and people who... Read More

Center to offer camp on gang prevention

The Hispanic Center in High Point, is offering at-risk elementary and middle school students GREAT alternatives to gang activities. The center will offer Gang Resistance Education and Training, a 12-week gang prevention program for parents and children. Read More

Arc of High Point hosts annual Wingfest

At least five local restaurants are ready to put their chicken wings to the test at the second annual Wingfest Saturday at the Piedmont Triad Farmers Market in Colfax. A fundraiser for Arc of High Point, Wingfest crowns restaurants winners of best hot win... Read More

2009 graduate lists from local private schools

Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School Mackenzie Michael Adams, Justin Michael Agud, Alexandra Helana Andorfer, Kimberly Rose Anile, Daisy Macias Arellano, David Matthew Armstrong, William Anthony Barker, Natalie Nicole Beck, Andrew Charlton Black, Emma L... Read More

Calendar - Guilford County

FundRAISERSOngoing The Sanctuary, a place for all people to explore spirituality through a variety of creative endeavors, needs monetary contributions to further scholarships for art classes, book groups and meetings addressing recovery issues. 621-1514 o... Read More