High Point Area News

High Point Trail offers beautiful views
St. George Daily Spectrum
After crossing the step-over inside of the Black Gulch parking lot, I turn left at the trail map toward the power-line maintenance road where High Point begins. This may be a disappointing hike if it never leaves the power-line road: when hiking, my ...

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Our View: Ups and Downs - Jeremy Young; interstate speed limits
High Point Enterprise
Recent improvements along that four-lane stretch of highway in Asheboro completed in conjunction with the construction of Interstate 74 through High Point and Interstate 73 through Greensboro improved that part of the highway making it conducive to the ...

Bison's Gay holds East Forsyth to two hits
High Point Enterprise
Trevor Gay tossed a two-hitter and struck out nine to help lead the High Point Central baseball team to a 2-0 Piedmont Triad 4A victory over host East Forsyth on Thursday. Luke Bean and Will Johnson had an RBI each while Tyler Wilson and Riley Anderson ...

Cowgirls rope Bison, 5-0
High Point Enterprise
The Cowgirls scored all five of their goals in the second half — including three in the opening 11 minutes — to pull away from crosstown rival High Point Central for a 5-0 win Thursday in Piedmont Triad 4A Conference play at the High Point Athletic ...

Belk to invest $16M in Greensboro, High Point stores
Charlotte Business Journal
Belk Inc. has more than $16 million in store improvements planned in Greensboro and High Point. The Charlotte-based department-store chain will invest $7.1 million in a new store at Palladium Shopping Center on Wendover Avenue in High Point.
Will Belk departure change HPU pharmacy school plans?The Business Journal of the Greater Triad Area (blog)

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Walmart to open Neighborhood Market in High Point, hire 90 employees
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HIGH POINT, N.C. — Walmart has confirmed a new Neighborhood Market will open in High Point later this year, bringing 90 new jobs to High Point. The 42,000 sq. ft store will open at the corner of Wendover Ave. and Penny Road near the Palladium ...
Walmart plans new store in High PointGreensboro News & Record

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Planners back industrial park
High Point Enterprise
The High Point Planning and Zoning Commission has given its OK to a rezoning case involving a proposed industrial park. By a 4-3 vote, the commission on Tuesday issued a favorable recommendation for a request by Greensboro-based 350 South Land ...

High Point University (press release) (blog)
Junior's Personal Experience Inspires a New Business
High Point University (press release) (blog)
HPU High Point University TEAL TEAL. It's the color for ovarian cancer awareness, and the inspiration for the new website created by High Point University junior and HPU business plan competition finalist Alexa Crawford. The Ever After Lady (TEAL) is a ...

High Point University (press release) (blog)
Associate Dean for Academic Development Receives Disability Services Award
High Point University (press release) (blog)
HPU High Point University Goedeke HIGH POINT, N.C., March 28, 2013 – Dr. D. Allen Goedeke, associate dean for academic development department at High Point University, was recently awarded by the North Carolina Association on Higher Education ...

High Point University (press release) (blog)
Phi Mu Sorority's 'Hoop-A-Palooza' Scores Again in an Effort to Support ...
High Point University (press release) (blog)
HPU High Point University Phi Mu HIGH POINT, N.C., March 28, 2013 – Members of the Phi Mu sorority at High Point University recently held their sixth annual Hoop-A-Palooza event, which raised more than $1,000 for the Children's Miracle Network ...

County focuses on cash control
High Point Enterprise
Several parent groups, including parents at High Point Central High School, have lobbied the school board for renovations financed from the $74 million. “We are still working on priorities,” Duncan said. “We will go to the public with our ideas. We ...
Western Guilford Students: We Need An IB ProgramWFMY News 2
Western students want higher level coursesGreensboro News & Record

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Entertainment calendar (March 28-April 3, 2013)
High Point Enterprise
“BIG SOUTH Undergraduate Research Symposium Exhibit” continues through April 6 at Sechrest Art Gallery, Hayworth Fine Arts Center, High Point University, 833 Montlieu Ave. The intercollegiate juried exhibit features pieces in varied media, including 2 ...

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High Point budget decreases tax levy
New Jersey Herald
WANTAGE — The High Point Regional High School Board of Education approved a budget for next year that would see no programs getting cut from the district and also see a decrease in the high school portion of taxes for residents in the district.
Teen Arts Festival showcases artistic talentsThe Advertiser News South

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High Point man charged in wreck that killed pedestrian
Winston-Salem Journal
HIGH POINT - A High Point man has been charged with second-degree murder in a wreck that killed a pedestrian. Police say Senstavanh James Uprajay, 31, was driving a minivan around 2 p.m. Tuesday when he hit a mailbox and a drainage ditch.
Driver charged in deadly High Point crashmyfox8.com
High Point man charged with 2nd-degree murder in pedestrian's deathGreensboro News & Record
Man killed by minivan on Greensboro RoadHigh Point Enterprise

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HPU women's lacrosse tops Longwood
High Point Enterprise
The High Point University women's lacrosse team kicked off its Big South schedule with a 13-8 win over Longwood on Wednesday afternoon at Vert Stadium. Junior Mackenzie Carroll led HPU with four goals and two assists while senior Grace Gaeng notched ...

High Point University Poll finds consumer sentiment sinking
The Business Journal of the Greater Triad Area
Julie Knight. High Point University's most recent opinion poll found that consumer confidence is faltering, with the index falling to its lowest index level since September of 2011. Matt Evans: Reporter- The Business Journal: Email | Twitter | Google+ ...
HPU Consumer Sentiment Index Less Positive About the Economy and Personal ...High Point University (press release) (blog)
HPU Poll: NC residents pessimistic about the economyGreensboro News & Record

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High Point planning commission votes yea on 511-acre biz park
The Business Journal of the Greater Triad Area
The High Point Planning and Zoning Commission on Tuesday voted to recommend the rezoning request for a potential 511-acre business park south of I-40 and west of Sandy Ridge Road. The request by Greensboro-based 350 South Land Holdings will ...

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Belk to leave mall for north High Point
High Point Enterprise
Belk is one of the original anchor tenants at Oak Hollow Mall, having opened there when the city's largest shopping center opened 18 years ago. The mall, which was bought by High Point University for future expansion three years ago, has steadily lost ...
Belk building additional store at Friendly Center, leaving Oak Hollow MallWinston-Salem Journal
Belk to open new store by Palladium, expand store at Friendly Centermyfox8.com
Belk leaving Oak Hollow for Palladium, expanding in GreensboroThe Business Journal of the Greater Triad Area

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Greensboro considers renaming High Point Road, Lee Street
Greensboro News & Record
High Point Road and Lee Street intersect across from the Greensboro Coliseum. The streets have a reputation for being unattractive, crime-ridden and difficult to navigate on foot and by vehicle. Lynn Hey / News & Record. High Point Road and Lee Street ...

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High Point Regional to become part of UNC Health Care April 1
Winston-Salem Journal
High Point Regional will remain a private, not-for-profit entity and maintain a foundation to provide support for ongoing patient care, technology and capital needs. The current High Point Regional management is being retained by UNC Health Care.
UNC Health Care, High Point Regional merger to be complete April 1Triangle Business Journal (blog)
Hospital completes merger with UNCHigh Point Enterprise
High Point Regional Merges With UNC Health CareBecker's Hospital Review
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