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From classroom to Congress, Cyril Jefferson is bringing his public service to Washington

HIGH POINT, N.C. — Before Cyril Jefferson ever considered a career in public office, he worked with students whom he believed deserved better than the circumstances they were born into. As a music teacher, he saw students who were academically gifted, ambitious and supported by their families. He also saw others growing up in historically […]

High Point, NC · 2d

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Randolph remains unaffected by Nov. 3 ‘blue tsunami’

ASHEBORO — While a figurative “blue tsunami” washed over the country in the mid-term elections last week, Randolph County remained relatively ruby red. Locally, Republican Darrell Frye retained his county commissioners seat with 70.34% of the votes, outpointing Democrat Robin Stevens 33,133 to 13,970. Republican David Allen kept his seat in an unopposed contest and Republican Duffy Johnson won unopposed to replace outgoing commissioner Hope Haywood, who chose not to run for re-election.

Randolph County, NC · 3d
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Hope Haywood recognized at last full commissioners meeting

ASHEBORO — Randolph County leaders and state legislators congratulated Hope Haywood at her last full Board of Commissioners meeting on Nov. 2. Haywood, who chose not to run for a fourth term, was joined by her sons in front of the historic courthouse’s dais while her colleagues thanked her for eight years of service.

Randolph County, NC · 3d
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North Carolina WWII medic turns 104, will be interviewed by National WWII Museum for archives

George Chall's life has brought him around the globe. From World War II battlefields to Pittsboro, North Carolina, Chall's life will now be a piece of recorded history in the National WWII Museum in New Orleans. This October, Chall turned 104 years old surrounded by friends, family, and community who...

Pittsboro, NC · 13h
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North Carolina Porch Pirate Warning as Holidays Near in Greensboro, Durham

Thanksgiving and Christmas shopping bring more deliveries to Charlotte, Raleigh and communities across North Carolina.

Greensboro, NC · 1d

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REMC awards Bright Ideas grants to 13 area teachers

ASHEBORO — Randolph Electric Membership Corporation (REMC) recently honored educators by awarding $14,000 in Bright Ideas grants to 13 area teachers. More than 2,600 students at schools in Randolph, Moore, Montgomery and Chatham Counties will benefit from the grants, which support classroom projects in science, art, physical education and more.

Randolph County, NC · 2d

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Planning Director offers update on gas pipeline work going on in county

In a message from Caswell County Planning Director Jason Watlington, he reminds the public that Enbridge Pipeline construction is underway with the pipeline extending from Person County just south of HYCO Lake and running north of the Yanceyville town limits to Ruffin. There is an existing natural gas pipeline in this easement however a second pipe is being installed for the new, larger pipe.

Caswell County, NC · 1d

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Asheboro approves funding for multiple building renovation projects

ASHEBORO — The Asheboro City Council met Nov. 5 with an agenda primarily consisting of public hearing matters. The council first held a public hearing for a building reuse/renovation application for a building located at 118 Sunset Ave. The applicant is proposing to renovate the upstairs portion of the...

Asheboro, NC · 3d

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Democrat Chuck Hubbard leads Rep. Virginia Foxx in race for NC’s 5th Congressional District after provisional ballots counted

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Greensboro Wall of Love helps those in need

GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — Walls of Love is celebrating their 8th anniversary on Saturday, November 7th, by constructing 100 walls across 36 states and the District of Columbia in a single day. In partnership with AWOL Outreach, one of these walls has appeared in Greensboro. At the corner of East Washington Street and Church Street, […]

Greensboro, NC · 4d

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Greensboro Science Center welcomes new giant anteater

GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — The Greensboro Science Center has welcomed a new member to the family. Olive, the giant anteater, was moved to the GSC a few days ago. Officials say she’s 18 years old. She was born at the Houston zoo in 2008, and that’s where she has been until she was moved to […]

Greensboro, NC · 2d

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Davidson County commissioners discuss proposed Duke Energy plant

DAVIDSON COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — A hearing was held in Davidson County on Monday night for a multi-billion-dollar complex that Duke Energy wants to build on both sides of the Yadkin River in both Davidson County and Davie County. The power company says it needs the complex to meet the rising regional electricity demand and […]

Davidson County, NC · 2d

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Thank A Vet program honors veterans every day with discounts

Guilford County, NC · 1d

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High Point Opens New Senior Center

High Point has a brand-new home for its older residents. The Roy B. Culler, Jr. Center for Active Adults sits at 521 James Road, next door to Oakview Recreation Center, and regular programming is set to begin Monday, Nov. 9. The new facility replaces the longtime senior center on N....

High Point, NC · 4d

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City Operations Changes Due to Veterans Day Holiday

City offices will be closed Wednesday, Nov. 11, for the Veterans Day holiday. Garbage, recycling, and yard-waste collections will operate on a normal schedule. Leaf collection will not occur on Wednesday, Nov. 11. Landfills and yard-waste facilities. WSFC Utilities solid waste facilities will operate on the following holiday schedule:. Hanes...

Winston-Salem, NC · 3d

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Guilford Schools' $5.3M Raise Request Stalls as Tax Amendment Spooks County

Guilford County Schools is still waiting on $5.3 million it says it needs to cover state-mandated teacher raises, and the county's top administrator just told commissioners not to give it to them. The district first made the request back in July, and it resurfaced this week as a newly passed statewide constitutional amendment complicates the county's own budget picture heading into next year.

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Guilford school board to consider legislative priorities

The Guilford County Board of Education will meet Tuesday to adopt a list of requests to state lawmakers for next year. The board’s draft list includes five main asks. The first is for $3.5 million to help sustain school safety systems, including cameras, security scanners and radios. The board...

Guilford County, NC · 2d

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Provisional ballots to be reviewed Tuesday in tight Foxx/Hubbard NC 5th district race

Guilford County, NC · 2d

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North Carolina food distributor to close 3 facilities, affecting 181 workers

North Carolina is set to lose three food-distribution facilities as Foster winds down its operations in the state. The move follows another recent grocery-distribution closure in Pennsylvania, but Foster’s planned…

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