Eleven Candidates Vie In High Point Democratic Primary
High Point voters face a Tuesday primary to trim 11 candidates for seven at large and ward seats on the City Council. The field includes four current council members and five first-time contenders led by candidates from Wards 1 2 and 3 and with ward residency rules shaping the final slate. Veteran Democrat Roy Culler stands for mayor with a likely automatic renomination unless a write in disrupts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forrest Cates
High Point
Sam Burford
Burford
Roy Culler
YWCA
High Point Museum
Doris W. Lindsay
Elon College
Fall ramblings on leaves grass and Halloween
Forrest Dates reflects on fall from leaves to lawns and the chores of grass cutting raking and hiding from a wife. He recalls Halloween antics kids and candy, the changing mood of neighbors, and the season’s quirks including cold car seats and a reluctant liver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forrest
Candidates voice reservations on High Point nuclear plant plan
A survey of 16 City Council candidates shows nine undecided on High Point joining in Duke Power joint purchase of a nuclear plant. Several advocates urge caution citing cost, risk, and the need for full financial and operational details before any debt.
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Forrest Cates
Enterprise City
High Point
Enterprise
Duke Power Company
H.C
Bill) Williams
Duke
Becky Smothers
Parks and Recreation
General Fund
Joe Patterson
A. Scott Parker
Judy Mendenhall
Campers Gather at Denton Airport for State Hikers Convention
Campers from across North Carolina converge on Denton International Airport for the fall Denton convention of the N C Chapter of the National Hikers Association. The event features a campfire, horse shoe contest, steam show, antique display, pet parade, zoo visit, Teen Queen Pageant, gospel sing, and planned worship services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton
Denton International Airport
N.C
National Hikers Assn
N. C. Zoo
Asheboro
Immigrant's English Challenge and American Dream
The account recounts John Anthony, from Samos, who arrived in 1970 unable to speak English and built a beauty salon empire in High Point. His wife Stacy also faced language hurdles, and the story highlights missteps like plane mixups and a forgotten billfold. Today his son Mike and the family own a home in Timberlake, embodying the American dream.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Anthony
Greece
Stacy
Antonion
High Point
John
America
Samos
Point
N. Main Street
Elm Street
Mike
Timberlake
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Ronald
Ron) Anderson
Guilford College
William J
Bill) Bennett Jr
High Point College
Jack C. Dillard
Paul Fine
Fine
University of Georgia
Mary Jarrell
Davidson County Community College
Mark McDaniel
Harrisburg
Cochairman
Concerned
Citizens For
The
Jaycees
J. Archie Myatt Jr
A. Scott Parker Jr
Ward
City Planning and Zoning Commission
Savings and Loan Association
Rebecca
Becky
Dillard
Jarrell
Lindsay
McDaniel
Parker
Vrill
Duke Nuclear Plant
Judge Hooks
HPC
Benjamin L. Hooks
National Assn
Ad- Posse
of Ry
Hi Point College
Memorial Auditorium
NAACP
Communication Commission
Memphis
Tennessee
Detroit
Michigan
Southern Christian Relations
Shelby County Human Relations Committee
American Bar Assny
Art Richardson
Jeff Cohen
Chair City
Friendship Airport
New York
Anthonys
York
Charlotte
Anthony
Renee
By Faye Marks
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