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R.P. Hughes, top right, stands with East Coast Wings & Grill owners D.T. and Denise Tolani after claiming his 55-inch HDTV and surround system Wednesday. Hughes was the grand prize winner of a Super Bowl promotion held by the restaurant chain. Hughes also won free wings for a year.
Thomasville man wins 55-inch HDTV
R.P Hughes may have to change his plans for Super Bowl on Sunday. He may have a few guests to show up for the big game. On Wednesday afternoon, Hughes picked up a brand new 55-inch HDTV and surrou...
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Thomasville Furniture Industries Plant L on Memorial Park Drive is in foreclosure.
Two more TFI buildings facing foreclosure, bankruptcy
Two more former furniture plants are falling victim to foreclosure and bankruptcy, leaving city officials to reconsider how it deals with abandoned buildings. In the middle of a possible legal ba...
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Two face sex offense charges
Thomasville Police Department seeks additional information about two sexual assault cases — one involving a 16-year-old girl and the other a 12-year- old. According to a press release, the 16-year...
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Photo submitted Employees of Food Lion on Highway 109 celebrate their gift to Baptist Children s Home. Baptist Children s Homes president Michael Blackwell, holding the check left, accepts the donation from Food Lion manager Chris McDonald.
Baptist Children’s Homes receives Food Lion grant
Baptist Children’s Homes of North Carolina (BCH) has received a $5,000 grant from the Food Lion Charitable Foundation. The 126-year-old statewide childcare organization will use the foundation’s gi...
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TMS debate team students from left include Bongwe Dlanglala, Cameron Whiteside, Jameck Pendergrass, Jeremy Bennett and Garrett Butler go over their notes in preparation for the Fourth Annual Blue Devil Classic. TMS started its debate team in November and will enter its first competition this weekend at Duke University.
TMS debate team ready for first tournament
Thomasville Middle School’s fledgling debate team is putting its feet to the fire for the first time this weekend. On Saturday and Sunday, on the campus of Duke University in Durham, students will...
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Davidson dentists 'give kids a smile'
A group of 30 third graders from Thomasville Primary School will receive free dental care Friday morning as a part of the American Dental Association's "Give Kids a Smile!" campaign. The nationwid...
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Council officials mull incentives at retreat
Thomasville city officials took a deeper look Saturday at offering small business incentives and perhaps creating an economic development office. The funding source for several of the ideas discus...
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Wesley cleared of DUI charge, demoted to lieutenant
A Thomasville police officer arrested for drunk driving had the charges dropped in a High Point court room Friday. Citing a violation of his rights, District Court Judge Susan Burch dismissed a dr...
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East Davidson High School senior Shane Spangler (left) welds a piece of metal as instructor Danny Byerly watches on. Many graduates of East Davidson’s welding program go on to find employment fresh out of high school.
Students forge future through welding program
A class at East Davidson High School is giving students an opportunity to make a good living right after graduation. East Davidson is currently the only county school offering a full-time welding ...
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DCSO charge Thomasville teen with rape of a child
Deputies with the Davidson County Sheriff's Office arrested a Thomasville man on an allegation of the rape of a child. Sean Michael Louvet, 17, of 191 Hasty School Road, was arrested Jan. 26 and ...
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Don Efird, owner of Archdale Ammo & Arms, shows a handgun to Jacob Winer. The Davidson County Sheriff’s Office has seen a drastic increase in the number of handgun and concealed weapon permits being issued since 2008, particularly in women.
Handgun, concealed weapon permit purchases remain high
In the wake of the 2008 presidential election, the number of handgun and concealed weapon permits issued in Davidson County spiked to record highs. Nearly four years later, while the numbers have ...
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Bridge over North Hamby's Creek to close today
Weather permitting, the N.C. Department of Transportation will close Fisher Ferry Street from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. today between Pine Street and West Colonial Drive. The closure is needed for ...
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Photos submitted Darrell Hedrick, right, a member of the Davidson County Woodcarvers, presents the hand-carved cane to Joseph Smith in honor of his military service.
Injured veteran receives eagle head cane
Three months ago, former Marine and retired Army Sgt. Joseph Smith was gifted with the keys to a brand new home. This past weekend, he received a cane. Ask him which of these recent gifts currentl...
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Carolina Frame Builders is moving into the old Frame Builders, Inc. facility on Washboard Road. The company plans on adding at least 20 jobs and investing $750,000 into the plant, machinery and equipment.
Council considering incentives for bed framing company
20 jobs coming to Thomasville
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Brown enjoys new position of leadership
Recently elected president of the Board of Directors of the North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame, Dr. Janie Brown has not forgotten where her journey began. The young lady who grew up in a home on T...
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Thomasville City Schools Superintendent Keith Tobin with Tania Simmons, a fifth grade teacher at Liberty Drive.
Teacher earns Certification
Tania Simmons was recognized by Thomasville City Schools Superintendent Keith Tobin Tuesday night for receiving her National Board Certification. According to the N.C. Department of Public Instruc...
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Times Photo | Daniel Kennedy Jamie Mills, director of fitness and wellness at Tom A. Finch YMCA, presents information about Transformation Nation - Triad at the Jan. 19 information session.
TNT information session records good turnout
The road to transformation for dozens of Triad residents began Thursday night at the Tom A. Finch YMCA in Thomasville. People filled the lobby at 1010 Mendenhall St. for an open information sessio...
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Members of Teen Pep acts as mentors and confidants for students at Thomasville High School and Thomasville Middle School.
Peer group focuses on pregnancy prevention
Nykelia Taylor has no plans on giving up her teenage years and becoming a parent. Five years ago, as a seventh grader at Thomasville Middle School, Taylor took part in a peer leadership program w...
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Cpl. Brian Saintsing, a school resource officer at East Davidson High School, conducts a random detection for illegal drugs with K-9 Halley.
K-9s help police find drugs at schools
Illegally possessing prescription pain pills is a national epidemic with a reach extending into middle and high schools across the country. Children as young as 12 are being caught on school ground...
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Spring Daze seeks vendors
Vendors should apply early for Spring Daze, said members of Thomasville's City Beautification Committee. Limited space is available. The event will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 5. The a...
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Thomasville Area Chamber of Commerce President Doug Croft stands in front of the new First Impressions Business Center.
Thomasville chamber meets annual expectations
For the Thomasville Area Chamber of Commerce, 2011 was a year of accomplishments. At the 63rd annual Chamber meeting on Jan. 12, roughly 150 Chair City business professionals gathered to review th...
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Council tells bank it wants timeline for building demolition
Thomasville City Council made it very clear Tuesday night that Randolph Bank needs to provide some sort of timeline for when it plans to demolish the old Thomasville Furniture Industries building o...
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Times photo | Kathy Stuart THS Principal Deboy Beamon, pictured in the foreground, reminds students of the GPA needed to enter college with banners placed on the campus. He is pictured with Dr. George Jackson, founder of the MLK Social Action Committee, who said Beamon earned the MLK Community Service Award for his passion to help students and better the community.
Beamon named TCS' top principal for second time
If the current trend keeps up, the Thomasville City Schools Board of Education may have to rename its annual principal of the year honor the Deboy Beamon Award. For the second consecutive year a...
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City schools getting on same page
Thomasville’s city schools are getting on the same page in an effort to increase achievement and get students ready for a globally competitive world. For the first time in nearly a decade, Thomas...
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Dr. Beatriz Juncadella, a pediatrician at Thomasville/Archdale Pediatrics, is one of 11 finalists vying for a $5,000 donation in a contest sponsored by Earth’s Best Brand and Babytalk magazine. IN 2007, Juncadella founded a ministry in her native country of Nicaragua called La Luz de Cristo Ministries.
'Dr. Bea' nominated for work
Local doctor runs ministry in native Nicaragua
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Saturday s peace march honored Dr Martin Luther King Jr. in Thomasville. The march concluded in the Pace Park Amphitheatre with a closing ceremony.
Chair City honors Dr. King

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Kris and Nicole Hickey with daughter Leigh Nicole, and Tommie the HiTom.
Couple welcomes county's first newborn of 2012
Hello world!
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Dr. Karl Milliren, left, presented the Chairman s Award to Judy Smith and the Outstanding Citizen Award to Tony Hyde at the 63rd Annual Meeting of the Thomasville Chamber of Commerce.
Hyde, Smith recognized by Thomasville chamber
Tony Hyde and Judy Smith were recognized Thursday night at the Thomasville Woman's Club as a part of the 63rd Annual Meeting of the Thomasville Area Chamber of Commerce. Hyde received the Outstand...
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Pat McCrory, right, who seeks the Republican gubernatorial nomination, spoke Thursday night at the 63rd Annual Meeting of the Thomasville Area Chamber of Commerce at the Thomasville Woman s Club. Rep. Jerry Dockham (R-Davidson), left, arranged the visit. About 150 people attended the event.
Paying a visit

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Charlie Byers, assistant manager at the Food Lion on Cloniger Drive, presents Terri Nelson, executive director of Fairgrove Family Resource Center, a check for $5,000.
Food Lion supports Fairgrove pantry
Fairgrove Family Resource Center received $5,000 from the Food Lion on Cloniger Drive Wednesday morning as the two community partners continue their joint effort to feed those in need. “We’re com...
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Matthew Lewis, a Pulitzer Prize winning photographer and a former staff member of the Thomasville Times, will speak at the High Point Museum Jan. 18.
Lewis to be meeting speaker
Matthew Lewis, a Pulitzer Prize winning photographer and a former staff member of the Thomasville Times, will speak the monthly meeting of the High Point Museum Guild at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 18....
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Bank scheduled to update council on dilapidated building
At next week’s meeting, Thomasville City Council hopes to get some questions answered concerning a dilapidated structure. Representatives from Randolph Bank are expected to address the Council ab...
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Philip Young and Tammy Joyce, formers owners of Carolina Safety Sport, a Thomasville-based manufacturer, sold their business to Radian, Inc., headquartered in Memphis, Tenn. The company makes reflective garments such as this shirt for Delta TechOps.
Thomasville manufacturer sold, seeks to add jobs
Carolina Safety Sport, a Thomasville-based manufacturer, was purchased last week by Radians Inc., headquartered in Memphis, Tenn. Tammy Joyce and Philip Young, who previously owned the company, an...
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Times photo | Eliot Duke Sgt. John Elgin clocks potential speeders on National Highway. Chair City drivers were involved in fewer wrecks and received more tickets in 2011 than the year before.
Police analyze traffic data to avoid problems
More tickets mean fewer wrecks
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Free tax service available for eligible residents
Free tax service begins Low-to-moderate income families and individuals in Thomasville and Davidson County may take advantage of a free tax service. The service will be available at the Thomasvi...
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The Transformation Nation program will encourage participatns to exercise. YMCA staff members also hope it will encourage the community to exercise at the YMCA as in this spin class.
Tom A. Finch YMCA hosts Transformation Nation
Residents of Thomasville who have ever wanted to participate in a made-for-television program will finally get their chance. Tom A. Finch YMCA, in partnership with Thomasville Medical Center, will...
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Local '12 job forecast is promising
Predicting job growth can be as accurate as predicting the weather, but 2011 showed signs that Davidson County’s economy is heading in the right direction. Thomasville and Davidson County ended th...
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MLK community Service Award winner Jane Wilder, of Thomasville Medical Center, in congratulated by the Rev. Dr. George Jackson, founder and chairman of the Martin Luther King Social Action Committee.
Wilder, Beamon earn MLK service awards
Jane Wilder of Thomasville Medical Center and Principal Deboy Beamon of Thomasville High School were selected by the Martin Luther King Social Action Committee for the MLK Community Service Award. ...
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MLK observance week Jan. 14-16
Marked by the same meaning only with a different theme, the Martin Luther King Jr. Social Action Committee will honor the life of the renowned activist with a three-day celebration. The Committee ...
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Rotary Lane raid results in three arrests
Thomasville Police Department arrested three people on drug charges after executing a search warrant on Rotary Lane. With help from agents with the North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement Division...
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Thomasville-Archdale-Trinity Pediatrics contributed more than 1,000 items. Pictured are DR. Amy Suttles (L) and Pegy Metz.
Community effort provides help to those in need
Six Chair City institutions joined a communitywide effort for the Community Food Challenge, organized in a partnership between the Thomasville Times and Thomasville Parks and Recreation. Business...
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Man dies in accident
A Thomasville man died on New Year’s Eve after a tree fell on him. According to a Davidson County Sheriff’s Office press release, Clayton Wayne Hunt, 51, of 1108 Mt. Zion Church Road, died from i...
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Doctors advocate prevention of cold and flu
Doctors advocate prevention of cold and flu As it begins to feel a bit more like winter outside, a flurry of airborne particles are set to descend. Snowflakes remain an unlikely possibility, but p...
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Second set of remains identified
Thomasville Police Department has identified human remains discovered in the Chair City on Dec. 20. More than two weeks after a citizen found bones and other remains in a wooded area behind 909 Al...
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Mark Reynolds looks to add to his collection of cook books Wednesday morning at the Thomasville Library’s Winter Book Sale. Thousands of books are available, with some for as little as 50 cents.
Books sale offers variety
From Dr. Seuss to Michael Crichton, fans of a good book are in luck this week. Thomasville Library is holding its Winter Book Sale through Saturday where thousands of titles and genres for people ...
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Postal carrier Tammy Dempsey bundles with care during her Wednesday morning route on Randolph Street. Morning temperatures in the Chair City have been in the 20s the past few days, but warmer weather is expected for the weekend.
One Cold Morning

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Gas became even more expensive Jan. 1.
The state gas tax now is 4 cents per gallon more, making North Carolina the state with the highest excise tax and the state with the seventh highest gas tax when federal and state taxes are conside...
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Pioneer thanks Thomasville customers
Donations for The Salvation Army at Pioneer Family Restaurant Dec. 23 exceeded owner Mike Liner’s highest expectations. The Archdale restaurant earned the distinction of being the largest one-day r...
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Mike Jansen (foreground) and Dustin Sykes work out.
Gyms ready to help drop holiday pounds
Gyms ready to help drop holiday pounds The tradition of overeating and lounging around the house for Thanksgiving and Christmas has become as common as resolutions to begin the New Year. The trou...
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Times photo | Eliot Duke Sonja Crumbley was named Civilian Employee of the Year by the Thomasville Police Department.
Crumbley earns TPD civilian honor
At a police department where bravery is on display daily, perhaps the most courageous person in the building doesn’t even wear a badge. Sonja Crumbley’s career at Thomasville Police Department may...
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Thomasville s Dawn Smith poses for a picture with actress Goldie Hawn. Smith has struggled to find steady work since leaving the military.
Female veteran struggles to find work
When Dawn Smith returned to Thomasville in 2008 after spending more than eight years in the Air Force, she became well-acquainted with a harsh reality: women military veterans face a much more diff...
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Big Chair Extravaganza offers safe New Year’s Eve event
A handful of local churches are set to ring in the New Year together in uptown Thomasville, as they will participate in the Big Chair Extravaganza New Year’s Eve at 8 p.m. tonight at PACE Park. T...
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Law enforcement ready to ensure safety
Local and state law enforcement officers will have a strong presence on the roadways of Thomasville and Davidson County this weekend as they work to ensure public safety over the New Year’s holiday...
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Jack Callicutt adds some pocket knives to his display case at the Thomasville Emporium. Callicutt, like other merchants on Main Street, reported a good holiday shopping season.
Holiday shoppers support Main Street
Mindi Swaney approached this holiday season with a plan. As the co-owner of Monkeez Brew at 32 E. Main St., Swaney already had a pretty good feel for her clientele, but wanted to offer her custom...
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B. Morgan
Chair City couple charged with metal theft
The Davidson County Sheriff’s Office charged a Thomasville couple following an investigation into metal theft. According to a DCSO press release, deputies responded to a metal larceny call at a bu...
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Chair City company bringing solar power to Thomasville
Add a Thomasville-based company to the growing list of businesses across the area and nation tapping into the power of the sun. Wright of Thomasville said it is nearing the completion of the insta...
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Investigation continues in child's death
A tractor accident on Albeck Drive claimed the life of a 4-year-old girl. Leala Hardy, 4, of Upper Lake Road, died Monday night at Thomasville Medical Center from injuries sustained when the farm ...
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Photo submitted Mimes Cortez Williams and Sappora Jones perform in church.
Ministry spreads Gospel through the unspoken word
Adults often talk about the youth of a community and from time to time, just shake their heads and walk away. For James and Esther Burke, this is not good enough. The couple serve as youth directo...
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Luke and Sam Escajeda helped pick up bags of garbage and stack more than 30 tires on East Hunting Ridge Road after someone left the trash the weekend before Christmas.
Residents fed up with litter
Just past the Davidson County landfill on N.C. Highway 109 there is a road that appears bound for nowhere. At first glance, East Hunting Ridge Road seems to stretch for about a quarter mile and not...
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Arrests made in meth lab bust
The Thomasville Police Department arrested two men in connection with a possible methamphetamine lab found at 203 Spring St. John William Bice, 47, of 258 Hem Road in Thomasville and Eli Benjamin ...
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Times photo | Eliot Duke Judy Younts was presented the Meghann Murphy Volunteer Award by the Thomasville Police Department.
Younts earns volunteer award
Judy Younts is a firm believer in community. From her work with area children to her behind-the-scenes efforts with Crime Stoppers of Thomasville, Younts’ reach extends into the heart of the Chair ...
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Times Photos | Daniel Kennedy Pictured in the group photo are: (Top row, from left) Courtney Rowe, Emonie Canty, Jh’nyia Thomas-Green and Averee Gregg (Middle row, from left) Qwantaijah Gilbert and Madyson Brown (Bottom row, from left) Holly Polk, Daniel Valdez and Melvin Lurry.
Students work to help feed others
Students from Thomasville Middle School teamed to raise food for Communities In Schools of Thomasville. Sixth, seventh and eighth graders collected 1,641 cans over the span of two and a half weeks...
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Times photo | Eliot Duke Lt. Robert Merkel, left, and Sgt. Robert Wilgus lead the ROTC program.
JROTC enrollment grows at THS
With the country’s economy still struggling to pull itself out of a national recession, Chair City high school students are turning to a program in record numbers to ensure a job is waiting for the...
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No new information on bodies
Thomasville Police Department has no new information on two sets of human remains that were found last week at two separate locations. The first set of remains was discovered Dec. 19, when an unna...
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The old TFI building on Fisher Ferry Street may cost taxpayers $500,000.
City ponders how to remove eyesore
A run-down building on Fisher Ferry Street puts Thomasville City Council in a catch-22 that could cost taxpayers a lot of money. City council’s dilemma centers around the old Thomasville Furnitur...
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The employees of Thomasville’s Nederman, an industrial leader in dust, mist and fume filtration, raised $2,500 for the Toys for Tots campaign. ‘We are pleased that things are going so well at Nederman that this year we can again share our good fortune with our local communities,’ said Tom Ballus, president of Nederman LLC.. All locations are helping to serve a holiday helping of charity in their communities. The employees of the Sparks location donated $1,000 For Toys for Tots. The Michigan location collected food and donated $1,000 to a food bank. The Thomasville location serves as the national headquarters. The company reports sales in 30 countries.
Employees raise Toys for Tots donation

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Harrison withdraws election protest
Thomasville’s new city council will finally be made official after a protest of the Nov. 8 election was dropped. Mayoral candidate Earl Harrison withdrew his appeal to the State Board of Election...
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Times photo/Eliot Duke Jim Mills was named the 2011 Fireman of the Year.
Mills named Chair City's top firefighter
John Mills came to Thomasville Fire Department out of the furniture industry, looking for a new job and a better way of life. Known as someone who is reliable who never has a bad word to say about ...
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Times photo | Eliot Duke Police are still trying to determine the identity of the person found dead in a wooded area behind Old Dominion Freight Lines. The site is off U.S. 29/70, a main thoroughfare that connects to Interstate 85 and 40.
Police seek identity of man found dead
Thomasville Police Department is slowly piecing together information about the identity of a body found in the woods behind Old Dominion Freight Line Monday afternoon. According to Lt. Kim Sebast...
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Second set of human remains discovered
A second set of human remains has been found in Thomasville this week. Thomasville Police Department is investigating the discovery of another body after a resident at 909 Alice Drive found the re...
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Frank Bevan and his wife Claudette
WWII veteran has only begun to live
As Thomasville’s Frank Bevan strolled down the streets of the nation’s capitol, he said it was like seeing the city for the first time. The 83-year-old was one of 90 World War II veterans who trav...
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Employees at Unilin Flooring raised more than $15,000 for the United Way of Davidson County. Unilin s parent-company, Mohawk Flooring, matched the contribution.
Unilin, Mohawk raise $30,000 for United Way
Unilin Flooring is not immune to the country’s downtrodden economy. In 2011, employees at the 5-year-old laminate flooring company faced reduced work schedules and smaller pay checks. Despite havi...
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Photo submitted Devonte Watson, left, and Jalesa Love tabulate the items collected by the Alternative Learning Center. The food collection was part of the Thomasville Times Food Challenge. “Our goal was to collect 200 cans,” said Principal Terrell Scott. “We actually collected 359 items. I am so proud of the students and staff for their compassion and generosity.” For more information, about the Challenge, see the ad on page 4. The drive will run through Dec. 30. Team registration may be done by email at editor@tvilletimes.com or by calling 888-3502.
Students exceed challenge

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TPD is investigating the discovery of a body found in a wooded area behind Old Dominion Monday afternoon.
Human remains found in woods Monday
Thomasville Police Department is investigating the discovery of human remains found behind Old Dominion Freight Line. According to Detective Brad Saintsing, a body was found in a wooded area behi...
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Patty Means, an exceptional children teacher at Liberty Drive Elementary School, is retiring on Dec. 22 following a 35-year career in education.
Means retiring from long career teaching special needs children
Patty Means grew up during a time when little was known about special needs children. As a young educator looking to get her foot in the door, Means found herself confronting a personal dilemma w...
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Dean Doby holds the check presented to him by his co-workers at TFD. Doby was diagnosed with cancer. He was given the donation by Battalion Chief Kevin Tolson (L) and Battalion Chief Derek Medlin
Fireman honored by support
As Dean Doby drew closer to the fire station, he started going over the scenarios in his mind. After all, how would a bunch of 20somethings take to working with a 54-year old? His questions were a...
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Master Police Officer Chris Leonard was named Thomasville Police Department s Officer of the Year.
Leonard named TPD's Officer of the Year
Chris Leonard isn’t sure when he first thought of becoming a police officer. Maybe as far back as middle school, Leonard recalls always wanting to do something to serve his community. With his K-9...
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Photo submitted Tania Simmons, right, who plays Gammy, counsels with Taren portrayed by Santrisa McLeod
Church-made movie premiers Friday
A Thomasville church is prepared to depart from its usual Christmas play production this holiday season. Total Restoration Ministries will host a movie premiere for “Love Is,” at 7 p.m. Friday. the...
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Community event hopes to draw crowd
A group of organizations, including Tom A. Finch YMCA, and residents from around the Piedmont Triad area are planning the “Big Chair Extravaganza New Year’s Eve” at PACE Park in uptown Thomasville,...
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Thomasville Police Department collects and delivers food for the backpack feeding program operated by Communities In Schools of Thomasville. Susan Upton (left), site coordinator at Liberty Drive Elementary, and Judy Younts, CIS director, assist in unloading. Pictured in the truck are Patrol Officer Tracy Pierce, Lt. Donnie Rowe and Patrol Officer Robert Rickard. “The Thomasville Police Department is outstanding in hearing and seeing the needs of the community’s children and steps up to the plate to help take care of them,” said Younts.
TPD aids CIS backpack program

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Photo by Gary Arnold Displaying hats at the Denton Ladies Civitan Christmas Parade are Silver Valley Civitan members from left Roger Barker, Connie Kindley, Sara Barker, Joyce Hughes, Leigh Gallimore and Chris Hughes.
Project Santa needs additional funds
The 45th edition of Silver Valley Civitan Project Santa Claus is moving rapidly to its conclusion with the delivery of gifts planned to more than the 360 people served last year. The visitation te...
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Times photo | Eliot Duke Earth Science teacher Brandon Staton speaks to a class of ninth graders Thursday afternoon in Thomasville High School’s Freshmen Academy.
THS Freshman Academy makes strides in first year
Nearing the halfway point of its first year, Thomasville High School’s Freshmen Academy is producing positive results. From discipline to attendance, this year’s freshmen class is showing improvem...
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Kidnapping report leads to child neglect charges
A kidnapping report led Thomasville police to find a 2-year-old child locked inside a bedroom. Seven people face charges, three of them with child neglect. According to a press release, a woman ca...
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Mariel Gomez de la Torre with Thomasville City Schools Superintendent Keith Tobin.
Teacher receives award
Thomasville Middle School’s Mariel Gomez de la Torre was recognized at Tuesday’s monthly Thomasville City Schools Board of Education meeting for her work with English as a second language students....
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Christmas variety show this weekend
Greenwood Baptist Church will host a Christmas variety show, “A Merry Greenwood Christmas,” at 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. The production will be directed by Joe Hedrick, minister of music at Gree...
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Secondary Schools Instructional Coach Pam Shive leads a discussion during a professional development session at Thomasville Primary School Tuesday afternoon. More than 90 principals from across the state attended the seminar to focus on ways adminstrators can improve classroom literacy.
TPS hosts literacy conference
Principals from across North Carolina spent Tuesday at Thomasville Primary School focusing on how to improve classroom literacy. In 2010, North Carolina became one of 12 states to receive Race to ...
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Thomasville City Clerk Janis Moore swears in Joel Pierce to fill the seat vacated by former councilman David Yemm.
Pierce appointed to council
Thomasville City Council filled its vacated seat Monday night by appointing a man who garnered the second most votes in the Nov. 8 election. City council appointed Joel Pierce at a special called...
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Sandra Clodfelter stocks shelves at Fairgrove Family Resource Center s new building at 159 Myrtle Drive.
FFRC moves to larger facility
Employees at Fairgrove Family Resource Center don’t have to worry about bumping into each other in the hallway or rubbing elbows while packing boxes of food any more. After spending the past 16 ye...
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Renaming highway opposed by commissioners
LEXINGTON — A proposal to rename the Interstate 85 Business Loop faces resistance from the Davidson County Board of Commissioners. Commissioner Billy Joe Kepley returned from a recent meeting of t...
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Officer charged with DWI
A Thomasville police officer was charged with driving while impaired over the weekend in High Point. Capt. Loren Wesley, 47, of Wickham Road in Kernersville, was arrested and charged with DWI at ...
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Bikers to descend on Mills Home campus Sunday bearing gifts
Santa Claus will lead more than reindeers Sunday at the Baptist Children’s Home Mills Home campus. An estimated 1,000 motorcycles are expected to ascend upon the Mills Home campus for the 25th ins...
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Election protest dismissed
A protest of the Nov. 8 elections fell on deaf ears Friday morning at a probable cause hearing with the Davidson County Board of Elections. Following a two-hour meeting, the Board of Elections fo...
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Man dies after being struck by train
A man was killed Thursday evening when he was hit by an oncoming train between Lexington and Thomasville. According to the Davidson County Sheriff’s Department, Ricky Van Workman, 52, was confirme...
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Northside Mobile Home Park residents Kathy Hill and David Hyatt were shocked to find condemnation notices on their homes Monday morning.
City threatens to shut down mobile home park if not cleaned up
A city inspector’s attempt to get a mobile home park owner to clean up his property lead to residents fearing they would be evicted two days after Christmas. Several residents of Northside Mobile...
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Thomasville Retired School Personnel learned the history of Cooperative Community Ministry from Aurelia Sink, former executive director of the organization, at the Nov. 10 meeting. Stephanie Strickland, current executive director, spoke to the retired educator group about current efforts of CCM to meet the needs of the Thomasville community. Members brought canned goods and nonpersiable items to donate. Standing from left are Aurelia Sink, Gwen Collett, joyce Torrence, Phil Kannoy, Eddie Jouner, Stephanie Strickland. Seated is Shirley Rouson. Submitted by Loretta Martin
Organization assists CCM
Thomasville Retired School Personnel learned the history of Cooperative Community Ministry from Aurelia Sink, former executive director of the organization, at the Nov. 10 meeting. Stephanie Strick...
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Trees of Davidson shine
About 300 people, including costumed carolers, strolled the lobby of Thomasville Medical Center during Tuesday night’s Christmas Trees of Davidson County. Each of the 59 trees carried a theme – fro...
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Times Photo | Daniel Kennedy Diner owner Chris Baloudros will donate 100 percent of profits to Red Cross Disaster Relief.
Local restaurant reaches out to tornado victims
In light of storm damage from the Nov. 16 tornado that struck central Davidson County, a Thomasville business is doing its part to take care of the community. Sunrise Diner, 1026 Randolph St., wil...
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Yemm resigns; City council to appoint replacement
Thomasville City Councilman David Yemm is resigning his position effective Sunday. In a letter sent to Mayor Joe Bennett and the city council on Wednesday, Yemm, who did not seek re-election for ...
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City Council approves lighting project for NC 109
Thomasville residents soon will have a brighter path to follow on the interchange at Interstate 85 and N.C. 109. Thomasville City Council recently approved a resolution for high-mast lighting to b...
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Holly Hill luminary project returns
A Thomasville cemetery is offering people a chance to honor lost loved ones while helping out their community. Holly Hill Memorial Park’s luminary project returns for its sixth year where candles ...
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