Water rate hike revised by High Point City Council
Revised water sewer charges raise bills for most residents of High Point except those using 750 gallons or less per month. The schedule fixes 750 gallon units at 45 cents and adds a $2 monthly surcharge for water and sewer, with bigger users facing higher percent increases, especially the largest consumer. Officials say overall revenue from the water sewer system will rise about 20 percent.
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Forrest Cates
High Point
Council
Charlie Martin
$2.30 Minimum Wage Hailed by Hobby in North Carolina
Hobby lauded the state General Assembly for approving a two stage raise to $2.30 now and $2.50 later tied to the federal level. He spoke to Upholsterers International Union supporters in High Point about labor fairness and criticized press coverage while urging stronger pro labor action from national leadership. He cited Carter’s neutral stance on labor issues as a disappointment and urged recognition of workers and Black voters in shaping policy.
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Carol Wilson Utley
Hobby
State House
State Senate
Carter
White House
Andrews High School 1977 Graduates Celebrate Beginning
The 302 seniors of T Wingate Andrews High School received diplomas in a commencement marked by proud parents and a speech from Gene Causby. He urged graduates to face a challenging future, value heart and soul, and resist cynical views of the world. Diplomas were presented by A Laurin Welborn and Betty Welch as families cheered in the gym.
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Andrews
Causby
Gene Causby
N.C. Dept. of Public Instruction
T. Wingate Andrews High School
A. Laurin Welborn
High Point Board of Education
Betty Marie Welch
Hickson Graduates After Paralysis Injury
Roger Hickson, High Point Central senior who suffered a neck injury in a football game last October, graduated with his class Wednesday night in the Central gymnasium. He kept up studies at Whitaker Rehabilitation Center and returned to school this spring after release from the hospital.
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Roger Hickson
High Point Central
Central Gymnasium
Hickson
Dudley
Whitaker Rehabilitation Center
Winston-Salem
Central seniors urged to have courage goals at commencement
Dr. Herb Appenzeller urged the Central High School Class of ’77 to pursue vision and goals during commencement. He emphasized respect, courage, and honesty, citing Thomas Wolfe and Andrew Jackson. Award winners and diplomas followed, with music by the Central High School Band.
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Herb Appenzeller
Central Graduation
High Point Central High School
Richard J. Crowder
Appenzeller
Guilford College
Thomas Wolfe
Andrew Jackson
Gaither C. Frye
Jean Harris
Elizabeth Mendenhall
Barry Sandman
Central High School
David L. Carter
Police Officer Becomes Actor in Undercover SLAP Operation
In a Greensboro High Point undercover bid, a police officer joined Project SLAP as a TV repairman to catch thieves selling stolen goods. Over six months he grew a beard and staged roles in a makeshift shop on Freeman Mill Road, resulting in 57 arrests and a wealth of stories.
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Carol Wilson Utley
High Point
Greensboro
Freeman Mill Road
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New Jersey
Wake Forest
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Duke University
H. Lee Andrews
John D. Bridgers
G. Ray Coleman
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