TRIAD — A number of hospitals across the state routinely charge patients drug prices that are many times what the hospital pays, and High Point’s hospital has among the largest markups in the state for at least one category of drugs, a new report from State Treasurer Dale R. Folwell said.

WALLBURG — The growth of Wallburg since its incorporation 20 years ago has prompted town leaders to consider switching to a new form of local governance.

RANDOLPH COUNTY — An area state legislator recently introduced a statewide bill that would increase the penalties against squatters living in someone else’s residence without permission.

THOMASVILLE — More than a thousand graduates were honored recently at the annual Davidson-Davie Community College commencement ceremony.

THOMASVILLE — A national quick and casual service restaurant that specializes in chicken wings has opened the first of two Davidson County locations, with the other set to open in Thomasville.

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WINSTON-SALEM — The 2024 Triad Heart Ball, held on April 26 and sponsored by the American Heart Association, raised $415,000 to help fight heart disease and stroke.

TRIAD — Both the latest furniture sales statistics and the anecdotes told at the recent High Point Market present a mixed picture of the state of the industry, an industry observer reports.

DAVIDSON COUNTY — Two students, including one from Davidson County, have earned Touchstone Energy Sports Camp Scholarships from EnergyUnited to attend summer basketball camps at two of the state’s most prestigious college campuses.

DAVIDSON COUNTY — The family of a 16-year-old student suspended from Central Davidson High School last month for using the term “illegal alien” filed a civil lawsuit Tuesday against the Davidson County Board of Education.

THOMASVILLE — An early six-run lead offered the promise of an easy home victory to propel East Davidson into the second round of the NCHSAA 2-A playoffs Tuesday.

THOMASVILLE — The High Point Thomasville Hi-Toms have set the dates for the third annual Triad Prep All-Star Baseball game and the second annual Triad Prep All-Star softball contest.

TRIAD — Guilford County Animal Services is warning dog owners to take precautions to keep dogs safe from canine parvovirus after an outbreak among dogs in some High Point neighborhoods.

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It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Fred Christ Mayerle, III, “Bud,” of 102 Boyce Sink Court in Thomasville on Tuesday, May 7, 2024. Bud was born on November 21, 1933, in Chicago, Illinois to Fred Christ Mayerle II and Eleanor Otto Mayerle. He was preceded in death by his …

THOMASVILLE — When Veronica Orellana gets an artistic idea in her head, she tries to visualize it until the piece comes to life. That’s exactly what she did when she created a “retro yet Southern-styled” artwork for the Lexington Farmers Market poster design competition — a competition she w…