News: Region

Apr. 18, 2013 @ 01:20 PM

New look reaffirms commitment to be ‘remarkable’

A celebration Wednesday transformed the Chair City’s jewel into Novant Health Thomasville Medical Center. The hospital officially bore the brand of the aubergine-clad Novant Health team for the first time. Kathie Johnson, president of the renamed Novant Health Thomasville Medical Center described what the fresh look means for the community.


Mar. 12, 2013 @ 09:28 AM

Bingham’s Bible bill referred to Senate Rules Committee

Sen. Stan Bingham (R-Davidson County) introduced a bill that would allow high schools to teach the Bible from a historical perspective.


Feb. 26, 2013 @ 04:17 PM

Novant rebrands its system

Thomasville Medical Center to become Novant Health Thomasville Medical Center.


Feb. 15, 2013 @ 05:36 PM

Gas prices see steady climb

According to AAA Carolinas, gas prices in the Triad hover at $3.54, but just a month ago a gallon of regular unleaded was about 15 cents cheaper.


Feb. 05, 2013 @ 10:10 AM

Najet Alkadir claims spelling title for third time

With two straight spelling bee titles and a trip to Washington D.C. already under her belt, Ledford Middle School’s Najet Alkadir returned to Davis-Townsend Elementary School on Friday for a chance to add to an already amazing resume.


Feb. 01, 2013 @ 03:35 PM

Search continues for missing teen

A concerned family and the Guilford County Sheriff's Office continue the search for a Jamestown teenager who went missing more than three weeks ago.


Jan. 20, 2013 @ 07:00 AM

Council to consider Plant B ordinance

Now that a plan is in place for the former Thomasville Furniture Industries Plant B facility, City Council members hope the eyesore will soon become a thing of the past.


Jan. 16, 2013 @ 11:27 AM

James Kirkman faces 42 sex offense charges

A 28-year-old Asheboro man faces 42 counts of second degree exploitation of a minor after the Randolph County Sheriff's Office Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force completed a forensic examination of computer files.


Jan. 15, 2013 @ 04:25 PM

James Gregg charged in bank robbery

A Thomasville man was charged with robbing a bank in Pleasant Garden Monday, Jan. 14, and authorities were looking for an accomplice.


Jan. 12, 2013 @ 07:01 AM

N.C. Senator finds roots in Thomasville

Known for furniture, textiles, the Big Chair and trains rumbling through town, Thomasville made its mark this week in another realm —politics.


Jan. 09, 2013 @ 01:53 PM

Plant B: It’s a shell game

Entering their third year of the former Thomasville Furniture Industries Plant B saga, Chair City officials are tired of playing Thimblerig with property owner Jeff Schwarz and have formulated a course of action that may finally end the issue of the 100-year-old eyesore.


Jan. 06, 2013 @ 07:06 AM

DCCC celebrates 50 years of education

Students collected their books and walked across the lawn to a class in one of four brick buildings. The year was 1963 and a newly-chartered Davidson County Industrial Education Center represented a new and exciting campus with plenteous opportunities for students.


Jan. 04, 2013 @ 05:28 PM

Jerry Wimbley arrested

The Archdale Police Department has arrested Jerry Wayne Wimbley, wanted in connection to 13 charges related to church break-ins.


Jan. 02, 2013 @ 04:52 PM

Man faces charges for Facebook posting

A Trinity man faces charges after Randolph County Sheriff's Office received a report that threatening statements had been posted on a Facebook page.


Jan. 02, 2013 @ 07:00 AM

Rayne Brown appointed co-chiar of House Appropriations Subcommittee

Entering her second term representing N.C. House District 81, Rep. Rayne Brown is ready for a very busy 2013.


Dec. 19, 2012 @ 04:02 PM

Unilin remains generous donor

Another chapter was recorded Dec. 14 in the consistent partnership between one of Thomasville’s largest employers and the United Way of Davidson County.


Dec. 13, 2012 @ 02:36 PM

It only takes a second to snatch a purse

The holiday season is a time of shopping, cooking and traveling with Christmas dinners, trips to the mall and New Year’s Eve parties.


Nov. 26, 2012 @ 04:54 PM

Beads of Courage celebrates anniversary

Joe Thornton looked on as children walked around the ninth floor at Brenner Children's Hospital carrying beads of all shapes and sizes. Thornton couldn't help but think of his daughter, Kate, whose spirit continues to grow in the years following her death.


Oct. 31, 2012 @ 02:45 PM

DCCC students, Dominican painters create Thomasville mural

A building in Thomasville's historic downtown district now exhibits an enormous mural, part of a joint project by Duke University and Davidson County Community College.