Post Office Moves to New Facility on E Green Drive
Postmaster Lynn Blackwood announced the opening of the new post office at E Green Drive and Centennial Street. He noted a smooth move with some initial delays as staff adjust routes and box numbers, and urged use of drive in boxes and back baskets for easier patron access. The SW industrial park branch aims to serve local firms near the I-85 and Green Drive intersection, with carriers shifting from Emerywood and Archdale during a brief shakedown.
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Lynn Blackwood
E. Green Drive
Centennial Street
Blackwood
Emerywood
Archdale
Green Drive
Thomasville Mayoral Race Hearing Delays Subpoenas
Davidson County Board of Elections pressed Johnson’s attorney to call witnesses and present evidence. Barron moved for a recount and for subpoena power. Crumpler argued against a recount due to timing. Board denied continuance, kept recount in abeyance and recessed to draw subpoenas.
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Phil Speaks
Enterprise
Thomasville
Davidson County Board of Elections
Jim Johnson
Johnson
Fred Crumpler
Winston-Salem
North Carolina
Crumpler
Elections Board
Barron
Citizen Feedback draws wide citizen gripes in city run
High Point officials asked for input and received about 300 responses through the Citizen Feedback program. Residents complained about foliage control at intersections and vacant lots, traffic signal issues, and storm drains. A few compliments were noted, with most fixes reported within 30 days.
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Forrest Cates
Enterprise City
High Point
City Hall
Wilson
Hours Wasted In Lines Statewide Controversy Swirls Around New Criminal Code
Policemen spend long hours waiting for jail forms as suspects await processing under the new Criminal Procedures Act. Magistrates see office disruptions and violent individuals during booking. Officials report 25 percent more time to jail arrestees and double paperwork due to extra forms. Critics say warrants and rights notices overprotect criminals, but three designers defend the measure while agreeing to fix admin issues. The commission chair promises adjustments as law evolves.
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Raleigh
Charlotte
Allen A. Bailey
Criminal Code Commission
Shooting at Wood-Armfield store ends in death
Attendant at Gulf service station heard a car backfire then found James Warren Armfield 45 mortally wounded near Wood-Armfield Furniture Co. A high powered pistol, jacket, and wallet remained at the scene. Police await tips as a $500 reward stands for information leading to arrest.
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S. Main Street
Grimes Avenue
James Warren Armfield
Armfield
High Point Memorial Hospital
Sur
Armofield
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E. Commerce Avenue
Centennial
Avice
New
Vance Barron
Greensboro
Dalton Myers
Mark Austin
Dave Wilson
Oak
Blair Streets
Bill Noblitt
Wood-Armfield Furniture
Gery
Penny Road
High Point Environmental Center
Mark Aunty
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