Relatives Report Child Abuse Powers and Procedures
Mrs. Jones suspects her grandson Tommy is abused while relatives report more cases as Guilford County expands child abuse work. Social workers screen calls, avoid anonymous reports, and may seek emergency custody if a child is at substantial risk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carol Wilson Utley
Mrs. Jones
Tommy
Guilford County Social Services
High Point
Guilford County
DSS
Social Service
Jo Ann Newman
Protective Services
Khuedies
Sexual Abuse A Growing Problem in High Point
Social workers report an uptick in child sexual abuse cases in High Point. Most involve a father or mother's partner as abuser, with victims often aged around 10 or 11. Disclosure is hard due to fear and family stigma, but early signs include running away, infections, or disease.
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Ms. Newman
Social Service
National Center On
High Point
Jo Ann Newman
Protective Services and
Aerial Photos Could Map Randolph County Land
Randolph County aims to spend a little over 500000 on aerial photography for tax purposes over several years. The project would uncover untaxed or under taxed properties and provide exact property line dimensions for owners. It could aid engineers and planners in water sewer zoning and district planning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Wrenn
Asheboro
Randolph-owned
Randolph County
Wayne Underwood
Underwood
Logan White
White
Randolph
First Alcoholic Beverage Control store opens in High Point
Fisher buys two Chivas Regal bottles as the city’s ABC store debuts at 9 am in the High Point National Furniture Market. The event drew officials and citizens, with Brevarious lines, commemorative seals, and plans for two more outlets at W Fairfield Road and High Point Mall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nick Fisher
Alcoholic Beverage Control
Chivas Regal
ABC
Paul Clapp
Fisher
High Point
S. Main Street
Fred Swartzberg
W. Fairfield Road
High Point Mall
Roy Culler
Richard Wood
Culler
ABC Board
Nathaniel Morehead
Cy Brooks
Patty Hale
Nolan Williams
City Urges Public Help to Locate Potholes Across Streets
Enterprise City public works chief Carl Wills warns of record pothole numbers after a brutal winter. He notes 63 miles of state and 290 miles city streets suffer base failures and crack damage, with funds from Powell Bill and state allocations stretched to repair the ravaged pavement. Residents are asked to report holes and broken shoulders to speed fixes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forrest Cates
Enterprise
High Point
Public Works
Carl Wills
Wills
Powell
Many Are Preoccupied While Driving Cars
Howard Hayes reports on driver distractions from grooming and using radios to eyeing pedestrians and car details. High Point Police warn driving requires full attention and cite recent traffic violations as enforcement focus in key intersections and radar patrols.
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High Point
Mike James
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Miss Smith
West Virginia
Patty Halo
ABC Store
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