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High Point News

Local news for High Point, NC continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.

10 hrs ago | WFMY 2 Greensboro

High Point Road Closed Due To Water Main Break

A water main break in High Point has drivers taking detours. Roads are closed on East Lexington Avenue between Parkside Drive and Salem Street.

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21 hrs ago | WFMY 2 Greensboro

Congressman Gives Back Almost A Million Dollars

For the 23rd consecutive year Congressman Howard Coble announced that his office did not spend all of the funds allocated for the operation of his congressional offices last year.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, Republican, US House of Representatives, Howard Coble, Greensboro, NC, Asheboro, NC, Granite Quarry, NC

Wed Jul 23, 2008

News Observer

Vegas furniture center plans on track

The chief executive of a fast-growing Las Vegas furniture industry showplace says rapid expansion plans are slowing.

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Tue Jul 22, 2008

News 14 Carolina

High Point talks about gang problems

Representatives from the High Point Police Department are available to speak at community events and parents about gangs.

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Mon Jul 21, 2008

IHigh

Eastern Randolph's Larrick leaves a legacy

Michelangelo, da Vinci, ... Larrick? Eastern Randolph boys basketball coach Rick Larrick may not refer to himself as a "Renaissance Man," but a look at his ever-evolving, 40-plus-year resume says otherwise.

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Related Topix: High Point University, Carolina (University of Puerto Rico System), University of Puerto Rico System, Greensboro College, Family, Adolescents and Pre-Teens

Sat Jul 19, 2008

The Dispatch

The Public Record

The following people were arrested on felony charges by law enforcement agencies in Davidson County , and, unless noted otherwise, were either placed in the Davidson County Detention Center or released from ...

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Related Topix: High Point University, Charlotte (University of North Carolina System), University of North Carolina System, Salem College, Winston-Salem, NC

Thu Jul 17, 2008

HendersonvilleNews.com

High Point furniture plants have rare growth plans

Two High Point furniture manufacturers are preparing to expand their work force and production, bucking a sobering trend that has cut thousands of jobs from one of North Carolina's formerly premiere industries.

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Related Topix: Winston-Salem, NC, Greensboro Metro, Edward, NC

Tue Jul 15, 2008

The Dispatch

DMV to re-establish license plate agency in Thomasville

The North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles announced today its intention to re-establish license plate agencies in Thomasville and High Point .

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Related Topix: Thomasville, NC, Greensboro Metro, High Point University

Sun Jul 13, 2008

News Observer

High-stakes fundraiser dons diplomat's hat

Jim Culbertson is spending these days packing for his new job as U.S. ambassador to the Netherlands -- a diplomatic plum he never thought he would take.

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Related Topix: Salem College, George Bush, Greensboro, NC, Greensboro College, University of North Carolina System, Greensboro (University of North Carolina System)

Sat Jul 12, 2008

WNCT-TV Greenville

2 state DMV offices closed after investigation

Two Division of Motor Vehicles offices in the Triad have been closed after authorities investigated questionable activity at each location.

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Related Topix: Greensboro Metro, Thomasville, NC

Fri Jul 11, 2008

The Dispatch

DMV closes High Point, Thomasville license plate agencies

The North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles Friday closed the High Point and Thomasville license plate agencies based on a continuing investigation into alleged fraudulent activity.

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Related Topix: Greensboro Metro, Thomasville, NC

WFMY-TV Greensboro

Guilford County Teachers Charged In Sex Sting

Guilford County Sheriff BJ Barnes held a press conference this morning to release information on three school teachers charged with solicitation of a minor.

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Related Topix: Guilford County, NC, Greensboro Metro

Wed Jul 09, 2008

Guarino

Perkins/ Lincoln Financial Land Development Tax-Exempt?

There was an intriguing letter-to-the-editor in the most recent edition of the Rhino Times .

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Related Topix: Greensboro, NC, Guilford County, NC

Mon Jul 07, 2008

WFMY-TV Greensboro

High Point Neighbors Soundoff About Railroad Crossing Closing

More than 100 High Point neighbors sounded off Monday night about a proposed railroad crossing closure and city leaders listened.

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Related Topix: Greensboro Metro

Asbury Park Press Online

Forgo the puppy mill in dog quest

Q: Our family is considering buying a puppy. Neither my husband nor I have ever owned a dog before and would like some advice so we can start on the right foot.

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Related Topix: Recipes

Sat Jul 05, 2008

Free Republic

Five-point energy proposal may lower gas prices in near future

U.S. Rep. Ron Klein announced a "Declaration of Energy Independence" Thursday, a plan he hopes to push through Congress that he says will help the country with what he calls an "addiction to oil." Klein, D- ...

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Related Topix: Greensboro Metro, Science / Technology, Alternative Energy

Fri Jul 04, 2008

Furniture Today

Provence Collection buys High Point building

The Provence Collection , a producer of high-end country French furniture, has acquired a showroom building at 121 S. Hamilton St.

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The Dispatch

County jobless rate rises nearly a point in May

Davidson County's unemployment rate jumped nearly a full percentage point in May to its highest level since January 2005.

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Related Topix: Lexington, NC, Greensboro, NC, Winston-Salem, NC, North Carolina, Davidson County, NC

Thu Jul 03, 2008

WaterWorld

NC: Officials monitor lake levels

NC: Officials monitor lake levels High Point Enterprise, N.C. Jun. 26--HIGH POINT -- Water levels are down at the city's two reservoirs, while water use rises along with the temperature.

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Related Topix: Weather

Wed Jul 02, 2008

WXII12

Possible Lightning Strike Sparks Barn Fire

Tim Kay stared at the smoke billowing up from the barn, his eyes tearing as he realized how out of control the fire could have gotten if he had not smelled the smoke.

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Related Topix: Greensboro Metro

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High Point, North Carolina is located in Guilford County and is part of the Greensboro Metro Area. Zip codes in High Point, NC include 27263, 27260, and 27265.

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