Break-Ins Probe as High Point Police Report Burglaries
High Point police investigated break ins at Samuel Hyman Jewelers on S Main Street and at John Charles Atkinson’s home on Patrick Street. A rock damaged a display window. a police scanner, two tape players and tapes worth 175 dollars and 100 dollars in cash were reported missing. Additional thefts include a stolen car valued at 1200 dollars, clothing and cash from a purse, and a boot theft with a refund incident. An arrest, James Michael Green, 21, of High Point, was charged with possession of untaxed whiskey.
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High Point
Samuel Hyman
James A. Roberts
Richmond
Darlene Withers
Fern
Auto Oil Co
Greensboro
James Michael Green
Three Charged In Thomasville Drunken Driving Case
Three people were charged with drunken driving in Thomasville in the early hours. Leon Freedle, 50, of Winston-Salem route nine, James Carlton, 36, of Ingram Street, also faced a fictitious license charge, and George Hoskins Jr., 30, of Kahler Street, also charged with driving with a revoked license.
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Thomasville
Leon Franklin Freedle
Rt. 9
Winston-Salem
James Edward Carlton
Ingram Street
George Edward Hoskins Jr
Kahler Street
Smith named to Cape Fear Technical dean's list
Wilmington report notes Mark A. Smith of Route 1 High Point has earned dean's list honors for the fall quarter at Cape Fear Technical Institute. Eligibility requires at least 12 quarter hours and a 3.0 GPA.
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Wilmington
Mark A. Smith
Cape Fear Technical Institute
Smith
Route 1
High Point
Senior Citizens Days Set by High Point Parks
High Point Parks and Recreation sponsors citywide senior citizens days at Astor Dowdy Towers starting January 4 and continuing Tuesdays in January from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Activities include crafts, flower making, ceramics, square dance, bingo, string music, and needlepoint with lunch and transportation on request. Register by December 30.
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High Point Parks and Recreation Dept
Astor Dowdy Towers
Ramseur Named Officer of the Year
Police Chief John Faircloth Jr announced Charles Ramseur 36 was named the department's Officer of the Year after a vote by six senior officers. The honoree has served ten years with the Ramseur Police Department and was chosen for attitude loyalty and devotion to duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Faircloth Jr
Charles Ramseur
Ramseur
Police Dept
Faircloth
High Point Police to intensify patrols downtown
The High Point Police Dept will beef up patrols and surveillance of retail establishments through the holiday season. Regular officers will be joined by Police Reserve sworn members and civilian volunteers to curb a rise in armed robberies. Robberies are up 9.7 percent this year with 13 armed robberies reported this month.
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High Point
John Faircloth Jr
Faircloth
Smith Charged In Murder In Lexington Shootout
Robert Lee Cooney Smith, 31, of Old Linwood Road, is charged with murder in the death of Landis Chatlin Wilson from a Dec. 5 liquor house shooting on Old Linwood Road. Smith, wounded in the stomach, was moved to the county jail after hospitalization and is in custody without bond. deputies say other arrests may follow.
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Lexington
Robert Lee “Cooney” Smith
Old Linwood Road
Lexington Memorial Hospital
Smith
Landis Chatlin Wilson
Wilson
Thompson
Several Injured In Accidents In High Point
Several injuries were reported in traffic accidents Wednesday in High Point with one victim requiring hospital care. Steven Duke seven, passenger in a car driven by Sandra Wells Duke of Lazy Lane, sustained injuries. The other child, Kevin Spillman four, was in a car driven by Sandra Joan Goforth of Hickory Lane. Ms Duke was charged with failing to yield at a stop sign after the 4 50 p m wreck on Lazy Lane at Gordon Road. Samuel Kennedy thirty five of Church Street Thomasville and passenger Rosa Mae Kennedy were slightly injured in a two car crash on Westchester Drive near Whittier Street. Wendy Carol Brown of Rt 3 Trinity was charged with a safe movement violation. Eliza McNeill Dowdy injured when her car collided with one driven by Robert Leroy Thomas thirty six Winston Salem on College Drive at E Green Drive. Charles Neal Dalton forty five of Lambeth Road Thomasville and passenger Laurie Dalton were injured on Albertson Road at Old Thomasville Road. The other driver was Ronny James Tilley twenty seven of Kennedy Avenue.
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High Point
Steven Duke
Sandra Wells Duke
Lazy Lane
Kevin Spillman
Sandra Joan Goforth
Hickory Lane
Ms. Duke
Gordon Road
Samuel Kennedy
Church Street
Thomasville
Rosa Mae Kennedy
Westchester Drive
Whittier Street
Wendy Carol Brown
Rt. 3
Trinity
Eliza McNeill Dowdy
Wendell Street
Robert Leroy Thomas
Winston-Salem
College Drive
E. Green Drive
Thomas
Charles Neal Dalton
Lambeth Road
Laurie Dalton
Albertson Road
Old Thomasville Road
Ronny James Tilley
Kennedy Avenue
Political idealism hinders practical decision making
A concise reflection on how high minded political ideals can obstruct pragmatic choices and effective governance. It notes that zeal for principle may delay compromise and policy progress.
Frugal Living Advice: Don’t Live Beyond Your Income
The quote warns against overspending and relying on debt. It emphasizes financial discipline and living within means to avoid future trouble.
Beau the Saint Bernard gets medical shoes in Ohio
Beau a 180 pound Saint Bernard beloved by neighbors wears new shoes donated by a veterinarian to treat an infection on his paws. The shoes curb licking which worsens the infection and hinder healing while Mrs. Mary Bilger cares for him for a married daughter.
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Point Place
Ohio
Beau
St. Bernard
Mary Bilger
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Fern Street
Terry W. Burton
Kernersville
Mark Joseph Deluca
Putnam Avenue
High Point Enterprise
Doris and
Pam Reid
Crestwood
Greensboro Rd
Nith & Wesson
Roger
Colt
Remington
Ithaca
Savage Marlin
Lake
Winchester
Sportsman Shop
N. Main St
Collier Ellis
Mr. Christmas
Hill Electronics
Archdale
Santa
Peggy Fletcher
Fletcher Agency Inc. General Insurance Agents
S. Main Street
Centennial Ave
High Point, N.C
Unirova
Reason
Wagner Tire Service
Expert Tire Service
Church Ave
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