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January 4, 2009
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FundRAISERS Ongoing The Sanctuary, a place for all people to explore spirituality through a variety of creative endeavors, needs... Continue
Christmas is all year long
Trash cans wait to be picked up the week after Christmas, strips of shiny paper and colorful bows sticking out of the tops. Peop... Continue
Pastor leaves church for new pulpit
HIGH POINT -- Somebody else will have to do chores for the elderly in the West End section of High Point. The Rev. Jim Summey sa... Continue
Scholarship winner finds niche at GTCC
Serenity Klumb of Archdale, a math whiz at GTCC, is on the road to realizing her ambition of being a math teacher, despite some...... Continue
Neighbors share tips for riding out storms
Tough times. That seems to be the theme for 2009 predictions. And that's understandable given the recession. Tough times, howev... Continue
Blacks paid price of urban renewal
I know you have heard the old expression, "Money talks." Well, the city of High Point had an epiphany regarding slums and blight... Continue
Academy sheds light on police work
Adult students trickled in and sat down at tables in the long room at the O.H. Leak Law Enforcement Center on Leonard Avenue one... Continue
Museum displays a chair fit for a 20th century throne
Between 1942 and 1966, Tomlinson of High Point made and promoted a distinctive barrel-back easy chair that was called The Gainsb... Continue
January 3, 2009
Religion Calendar - Guilford County
Monday, January 19 ■ Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Service, noon, Saint James Presbyterian Church, 820 Ross Ave., Gre... Continue
December 28, 2008
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FundRAISERS Ongoing The Sanctuary, a place for all people to explore spirituality through a variety of creative endeavors, needs... Continue
Nonprofit helps young adults aging out of foster care
It's not easy for young adults aging out of foster care to start out on the right foot, but former foster child and entrepreneur... Continue
Urban blight not just problem of past
Ever since the beginning of the core community, High Point's slums have been like the "seven-year itch" that wouldn't go away. B... Continue
Area leader answers the call to serve, again
Sitting crouched in a small chair in the corner of the West End Ministries office hastily writing checks, Judy Mendenhall is ask... Continue
December 27, 2008
Religion Calendar - Guilford County
Sunday, December 28 ■ Seminary Student Sunday, one service, 10:30 a.m., First Presbyterian Church, 317 N. Elm St., Greensboro. Continue
December 22, 2008
Empty Stocking Fund donations list
As of Dec. 17, the Empty Stocking Fund, had raised $53,736, 67 percent of its goal of $88,000. The fund -- which has brightened...... Continue
December 21, 2008
Eagle Scout project gives fish a safe place to swim
High Point Central senior Eric Leigh, 18, knew he didn't want to construct a bench for his Eagle Scout project. Troop 55 has pro... Continue
Treasure passed on to boy who needs it
The Coat had hung in the closet for at least 30 years, except for the frequent times when it was picked up, admired and hung bac... Continue
Program extends a lifeline
A procession of men and women, boys and girls walked out of Millis Regional Health Education Center. Each one carried a single c... Continue
Hospital offers programs on menopause
High Point Regional Health System offers support and education for perimenopausal and menopausal women through the Red Hot Mamas... Continue
Preschoolers spread some holiday cheer
Thirteen 4- and 5-year-olds lined up in front of the piano. Most wore red shirts and smiles. Singing "Joy To the World," "Rudolp... Continue
Landmark status preserves history
The William G. Wiley Homeplace at 4909 Guilford College Road (which used to be Vickrey Chapel Road) in High Point is a little ha... Continue
The real gift this season: Tradition
I know you have a lot on your plate right now. Cards need to be sent. Gifts need to be wrapped. And meals prepared. If I've lear... Continue
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FundRAISERS Ongoing The Sanctuary, a place for all people to explore spirituality through a variety of creative endeavors, needs... Continue
December 19, 2008
Empty Stocking Fund donations list
As of Dec. 17, the Empty Stocking Fund, had raised $49,556, about 60 percent of its goal of $88,000. The fund -- which has brigh... Continue
December 14, 2008
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FundRAISERS Ongoing The Sanctuary, a place for all people to explore spirituality through a variety of creative endeavors, needs... Continue
