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Thomasville City Schools begin clear bag policy in August
THOMASVILLE, N.C. — Thomasville City Schools will implement a clear bag policy starting in August for the 2024-2025 school year. In continued efforts to enhance safety and security, only clear plastic/vinyl bags will be permitted. The district said the main objective of the clear bag policy is to increase...
The Painted Piano Festival returns to Thomasville
Prepare to be enchanted at the Painted Piano Festival with this years theme being “Year of the Voice,” in Historic Downtown Thomasville. It will be a dynamic celebration intertwining music, art and community spirit. On Friday, August 9, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. This event will transform...
Join us as we explore the shores of High Rock Lake on My Town Monday
DAVIDSON COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — When you think about High Rock Lake, usually you think about boating and fishing. However, there is so much more to the area than just being on the water. On this week’s edition of My Town Monday, FOX8’s Chris Weaver explores all the things you can do off the water […]
High Point family asks city to address flooding frustrations
HIGH POINT, N.C. (WGHP) — A High Point family says they’ve had enough of the flooding on their property and want the city to take action. They say that whenever there’s rain in the forecast, they can almost always count on a big mess. “When we bought this home last August, we had no idea […]
Program to focus on Enterprise history, historic newspapers
Want to go? Vince Wheeler, retired assistant editor of The High Point Enterprise, will present “Pages from the Past,” a look at the history of the city’s newspaper of record, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday in the Morgan Community Room of the High Point Public Library, 901 N. Main St. Wheeler will also showcase about 100 of his historic Enterprises — which date as far as the late 1800s — as well ...
Asheboro water switches as part of treatment
ASHEBORO – The City of Asheboro will switch to free chlorine as our primary disinfection treatment Aug. 1. This change in treatment is necessary to ensure optimum water quality throughout the distribution water mains, the city announced. Residents might initially detect a slight increase in chlorine taste or smell...
Registration opens for Joy Prom Piedmont-Triad
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Registration is now open for Joy Prom Piedmont-Triad!. The annual event, formerly known as Joy Prom Winston-Salem, gives people with disabilities a chance to celebrate. Shelley Hundley is the executive director of Joy Prom Piedmont-Triad. She joined The Local Vibe to share what's in store for...
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