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Kat Puryear is crowned Miss North Carolina Teen USA.
Model teen advances to national pageant
Trinity High School student Katharine Puryear is once again in the limelight after being crowned the 2012 Miss North Carolina Teen USA.
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Erin Lambeth, left, and Kayleigh Craft stock shelves at COAT with the food they bought.
Duct tape project helps those in need
Fantastic. Amazing. These are superlatives used by Kaleigh Craft and Erin Lambeth to describe their success in a business, a crafty business using duct tape, which has allowed the two best friends ...
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Brandie Owen reminds everyone to love your neighbor
Brandie Owen reminds us to 'Love your neighbor'
Wheatmore High School senior Brandie Owen remains thrilled that she was able to raise $2,000 for a village in India. It wasn’t her senior project — it’s just something she felt led to do.
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Todd Ridge had his son’s rendering of Sponge Bob tattooed on his chest.
Twisted Ink explosion
There has been an explosion of ink since Twisted Ink tattoo shop opened in Archdale’s Main Street Plaza eight years ago.
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Arlis Farlow whistles in front of flags representing the nations of those competing at the International Whistler’s Convention in Louisburg in 2002.
MYN ... the Whistling Songbird
Arlis Farlow can charm a bird out of a tree.
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Trinity High School student Spencer Stanley brought “Outlaw,” a retired Professional Bullriders Association bull, as part of his senior project.
Meet your Senior Project neighbors
They produced films, designed furniture, made jewelry and got dirty — really dirty.
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Christa Taylor shows off safety gear used in bull riding.
Senior projects shine
For many seniors, their capstone project provides a gateway to a future career or affirmation of a lifetime love.
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Darlene Caudle was Walkin’ After Midnight as ‘Patsy Cline.’
Lions fete VIP guests at Christmas party
The Archdale-Trinity Lions Club decked the halls of Springfield Baptist Church for their annual Christmas Party held Dec. 12.
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SerCo Santa and his helpers distributed toys to children in need. This year s $20,000 Cheer Fund goal was surpassed.
Cheer Fund reaches goal
A few Christmas angels saved the day at the last minute for the Archdale-Trinity Cheer Fund.
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Wishes for Archdale-Trinity children
‘If you were to write a letter to Santa, what would you ask him to bring the children of Archdale and Trinity?’
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These SerCo supporters look jolly because the thermometer is red — the Cheer Fund thermometer, that is. Pictured bottom row from left are Dr. Mark Ayer Jr. of Archdale Animal Clinic, Junior SerCo member Lindsay Byrd, Jerry Rozier Jr. of Archdale Soda Shop, Angela Gibson of CommunityOne, Ken Swanner of High Point Bank and Cheer Fund Chairman Stan Byrd Sr. of Stan Byrd Realty; top row from left, Chris Jenkins of BB&T, SerCo President Stan Byrd Jr. of Stan Byrd Realty; and SerCo member Butch Harper.
Thermometer poised for the goal
With a little more help from a generous community, Cheer Fund Chairman Stan Byrd Sr. hopes that the Cheer Fund will meet its $20,000 goal.
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Ringing the bells at the Red Kettle from left are Loren Wallace and Capt. Tony Perez, both of The Salvation Army of High Point, along with Mike Liner, owner of Pioneer Restaurant. | Photo by Debbie Hightower
Restaurant owner to match red kettle donations
Mike Liner, owner of the Pioneer Restaurant, will write a check to The Salvation Army matching the amount in the two red kettles in front of the Archdale restaurant at the close of business on Frid...
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MYN ... Rebekah Lambeth gives back through senior project
While many high school students are making lists of gifts they would like to receive, Rebekah Lambeth chose to give something to others.
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Ben King
King wins conference, regional recognition
Trinity High School graduate and Guilford College redshirt-junior receiver Ben King of Archdale captured the Third Team All-South Region football recognition, as voted on by South Region sports inf...
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Tara Turner and son Joseph
Meet your neighbors, the Turners ... Joseph improves with costly therapy
Continued therapy is critical to the progress of autistic children, asserts mom Tara Turner of Trinity. And she sees the proof.
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Three generations of the Byrd family filed treat bags to be delivered Saturday. Pictured from left are Stan Byrd Jr., Stan Byrd Sr. and his granddaughter Lindsay Byrd. All goodies were donated by AVS Catering in Asheboro.
Cheer Fund seeks new supporters
New supporters are desperately needed for the Archdale-Trinity Cheer Fund, said Chairman Stan Byrd Sr.
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Stephen minister Peggy Johnson and the Rev. Stuart Noell planned the special service.
Comfort of the Christ Child Dec. 11
Archdale United Methodist Church will hold a ‘Comfort of the Christ Child’ service at 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 11.
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The Junior SerCo Club sold hot dogs donated by Archdale Soda Shop during Sunday’s parade. Proceeds benefited the Archdale-Trinity Cheer Fund. Pictured from left are Devon Holbrook, Trey Byrd and Bradley Hunt.
Cheer Fund issues desperate plea
The Archdale-Trinity Cheer Fund has been swamped with requests this year.
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Perfect weather greeted those who attended Archdale Christmas parade Sunday. Some even called it the best parade ever.
Meet Your Neighbors at the Archdale Christmas parade
Trumpets sounded, dancers swirled, cheerleaders leaped and Santa waved to hundreds during the Archdale Christmas parade held Sunday.
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Pictured from row from left are Greg King, Cameron King and Coach Kyle Spencer; top row from left, grandmother Elizabeth Ingram and sister Michelle King. | Photo courtesy of Heather Weatherman
King heads for UVA
Trinity High School wrestler Cameron King signed a letter of intent for University of Virginia Nov. 9 at Trinity High School.
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Operation Christmas Star enters phase two
Operation Christmas Star began three years ago when Archdale Elementary School guidance counselor Sally Voelkert received holiday requests for food instead of toys.
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Varsity Panthers
Archdale-Trinity Panthers: STATE CHAMPIONS
The Archdale-Trinity Panthers football teams, the 7- to 8-year-old rookies, and the 11- to 12-year-old varsity team, won their state championships.
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The 2011 Cheer Fund is dedicated to the memory of Randal Bean, far left. Pictured with him are Charles Allen, Stan Byrd Sr., Darrell Bullock and Lois Bohnsack.
2011 Cheer Fund dedicated to Randal Bean
The 2011 Archdale-Trinity Cheer Fund is dedicated to the memory of Randal Bean and that has inspired the theme of the campaign: “I wish every day could be like Christmas.”
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Meet your Thanksgiving neighbors
They're thankful for many things.
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The perfect turkey
Darrah Anthony knows turkey. The 5-year-old kindergartner at Archdale Elementary School is a whiz with scissors and a glue stick.
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Ashton Harmon lives life fast
Meet your neighbor, Ashton Harmon ... He's living in the fast lane
Ashton Harmon, 12, has been racing go-karts nearly half his life. Most youngsters learn to drive when they are 14 or 15, but he learned to drive when he was just a little more than 6.
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Cheri Gray of Gray’s Jewelry, a member of the Merchants Alliance, says shopping in Archdale-Trinity enhances the local economy.
Merchants Open House this weekend
Archdale-Trinity Merchants Alliance will welcome the holiday season and shoppers with their third annual Holiday Open House on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 18-19.
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Jack Beeson on his visit to Washington, D.C.
Meet your neighbor, Jack Beeson ... ‘In service to a grateful nation’
World War II veteran Jack Beeson recently tacked up some new memorabilia on a wall in his Archdale home — a hat, a T-shirt, a wristband and tote bag — all souvenirs of his trip on the Flight of Hon...
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Pastor Dave Mercadante is still smilin’ during the 21st mile of a marathon in Saganaw, Mich.
Friends seek support in marathon
Three runners from Archdale Friends Meeting will run the 26.2 mile North Carolina Marathon set for Saturday, Nov. 19, in High Point. They plan to run for Community Outreach of Archdale-Trinity.
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The Jake Carroll memorial will be dedicated Thursday, Nov. 10. The bronze statue is in the center courtyard of Trinity High School.
Jake Carroll Memorial dedication Thursday
A memorial statue honoring Army specialist Jake Carroll will be dedicated Thursday, Nov. 10, at Trinity High School.
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Christian Barker, left, watches as Tuan Bui and Alexandria Williard demonstrate crochet techniques. ‘I’m more of a chainer,’ said Christian. ‘I’m a pro at making chains.’
Meet your neighbors ... Wheatmore High School’s round table crocheters
Students at Wheatmore High School file into a room, drag colorful skeins of yarn and metal hooks out of their bags and began to crochet away.
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Married for 50 years, Wilma and Charles Bunch of Hillsville hold hands over their baby, a 1963 Volkswagen.
MYN ... at the Trinity car show & chili cookoff
It was a day of thunder and heat, cars and chili.
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Communities In Schools of Randolph County’s 2011 Volunteer of the Year Vicki Siler, left, with Area Coordinator Christie Smith.
Siler praised for CIS dedication
Vicki Siler of Thomasville has been named 2011 Volunteer of the Year by Communities In Schools of Randolph County.
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Travis McKenzie
THS ‘shop rat’ national leader in solar power
A two-year project by a former Trinity High School ‘shop rat’ earned a top spot on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.
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Chili Queen 2011 Jessica Connor, left, celebrates her win with her mother Shirley Connor and niece Camilla Parlier. | Photo by Marsha Ellison
Friends of Trinity celebrates chili, cars
Car lovers and chili aficionados flocked to Trinity on Saturday for a day of thunder and heat under a clear, blue autumn sky.
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Meet your neighbors ... at the Archdale UMC pumpkin patch
The youth of Archdale United Methodist Church, under the direction of Tim Kennedy, director of youth and children’s ministry, spent a sunny Saturday afternoon unloading pumpkins for the church’s an...
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Post 9899 Commander Ronald Hughes, right, receives recognition of All-American status from Richard L. Eubank, VFW’s 2010-2011 national commander, at the VFW National Convention held Aug. 27 through Sept. 1 in San Antonio, Texas.
VFW wins All American award
Although members of VFW Post 9899 wear new hats, their mission remains the same.
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Friends of Trinity gears up for cars and chili
Automobile enthusiasts, chili lovers and shoppers are invited to Friends of Trinity’s fifth annual “Feel the Thunder, Taste the Heat” car show and chili cook-off in the heart of Trinity’s ‘Old Town...
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Kenny and Jan Cain
Meet your neighbors ... Business plan & farmer smarts twines into Green Dell Farm
Perhaps the weather could have created a fairer backdrop for September opening day of Green Dell Farm. Perhaps even the dry conditions of the summer could have allowed for more ample crops.
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Janice Spainhour, left, and Nan Edwards admire the Community Heritage Quilt. The center includes a reproduction of a painting done by Jeremy Sams several years ago in tribute to the Festival. The squares flanking it on each side, made by students from Archdale-Trinity Middle School in Blair Collins’ 2009-2010 eighth grade art class, include items that represent the community’s Quaker heritage.
Meet your neighbors ... Bush Hill’s winning quilters
The quilts exhibited during the fourth annual Bush Hill Heritage Festival Quilt Show ranged from scraps of clothes to an artsy mixed media original.
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Hailey Best, Miss North Carolina 2011, crowns Katelyn Heaton the 2011 Junior Miss North Carolina Aug. 13 in Lenoir.
ATMS student enjoys royal duties
Katelyn Heaton is getting ready for her next official engagement as 2011 Junior Miss North Carolina — an appearance at the 2012 Great Miss Stanley County pageant Oct. 29.
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J.D. Peace is the Big Galute.
Chili, corn hole championships Oct. 1
He’s big and he’s a galute. He’s the Big Galute with a big heart. Add this to J.D. Peace’s big resume — he’s an award-winning chili maker and corn hole aficionado. And soon he’ll use his talents to...
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Brady Leonard, right, gets an enthusiastic congratulations.
Big Wheel Race yields grins, trophies
Winners of the sixth annual Big Wheel race at the Bush Hill Heritage Festival are still smiling.
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Meet your neighbors, Chris and Deborah Phillips ... They know each footstep is one more closer to a cure
Any cancer is terrible and horrifying, but something about breast cancer leaves both women and men stricken with fear and feeling helpless. Fortunately, Chris and Deborah Phillips of Archdale have ...
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When Cubs and Scouts from Troop 72 gave him a salute, Tech. Sgt. Marlon McKoy returned the honor. Pictured from left are McKoy, Jacob Sykes, Corey Newman and Dakota Tucker.
Boy Scouts salute soldier, pledge care packages
A group of Scouts from Poplar Ridge Friends Meeting have adopted a U.S. Army Reserve soldier who shipped out Aug. 29.
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Meet your neighbors ... at the Bush Hill Heritage Festival
Sun and fun are only two of the things that make the Bush Hill Heritage Festival the biggest party in Archdale. Crafts, food, music, dancing and even a petting zoo all contribute. Click the link be...
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Bullseye greets her admirers Kyle Murphy, 13 months, and her mother Bridgid
Fun times at Bush Hill
Giggles could be heard all over the Bush Hill Heritage Festival Saturday with a petting zoo and clowns working the crowd.
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CANpaign kicks off Sept. 13, drive will help COAT
United Way of Greater High Point’s "CAN-Paign" will generate food for the empty shelves of Community Outreach of Archdale-Trinity and others such as The Salvation Army, Open Door Ministries, Ward S...
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Todd Schmaus and his wife Kelli live in Trinity. Todd frequently wears the signature green bracelet of Carolina Donor Services.
Meet your neighbor, Todd Schmaus .. after fours years on a transplant list, this THS grad lives life again
"The most important thing anyone can do is sign up to be a donor," said Todd Schmaus of Trinity. "If everyone in the U.S. went and signed up to be a donor tomorrow, by the end of the month, we woul...
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Randy Bevan, with the 9/11 tribute bike in the background
9/11 bike on display at Bush Hill Heritage Festival
When Randy Bevan of Trinity counted the badges on his 9/11 tribute bike — nine maltese crosses, 11 fire and rescue and one law enforcement — cold chills hit him. That’s when he knew it was time to ...
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Festival welcomes new attractions
Some come for the entertainment and others for the food. Many love to watch the spinning legs and toothy grins of youngsters at the Big Wheel races.
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Premier sponsors gear up for Bush Hill fest
Segways will sweep the entire Bank of North Carolina parking lot, courtesy of Bush Hill Heritage Festival premier sponsor Kersey Valley Attractions.
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Bethany Martin
Meet Your Neighbor, Bethany Martin ... this survivor & triathlete is tri-ing for a cure
"How does a 26-year-old get cancer?" Bethany Martin asked her doctor when she was diagnosed with non Hodgkin’s lymphoma in March 2010.
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Meet Your Neighbors ... The Journey of the 2011 Mustang All-Stars
A dedicated group of young baseball players from our community have experienced the journey of a lifetime, playing the sport they love.
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Curtis Linthicum accepts the Most Valuable Player award from the N.C. Athletic Associations official after the final game of the state playoffs at Doak field in Raleigh.
Linthicum earns All-State
Curtis Linthicum, named Most Valuable Player by the N.C. Athletic Association for his skills on Randleman High School’s 2011 state championship baseball team, has been named All-State for the secon...
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Gunsmith Craig Combow sands a Smith & Wesson Model 17 frame.
Meet Your Neighbor, Craig Combow ... This gunsmith restores history
The hands of gunsmith Craig Combow move meticulously and carefully. His restoration techniques are an art form.
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Coltrane Festival to give away instruments
The Friends of John Coltrane were given two alto saxes, a clarinet and a trumpet to be donated to students who qualify to receive them. They will be given away to winners of an essay contest during...
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Keith Eddins, just released from the hospital a month after his accident, is welcomed by wife Cindy and Merc, an Australian Shepherd.
Keith Eddins serves as Red Cross spokesman as he pays it forward
A spokesman for the American Red Cross and a disaster relief volunteer, Keith Eddins looks for ways to help others. It is his way of expressing gratitude for his recovery from the traffic accident ...
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Brandi and her children Jacob and Karmen now enjoy family time like putting together a puzzle, a task Brandi could not have done earlier this year.
Brandi Lyons rejoins Guil-Rand recruit class after the fight of her life
It would take a lot more than a car accident to keep 22-year-old Guil-Rand fire recruit Brandie Lyons from achieving her dream.
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Meet your neighbors ... Snow, flat tires never daunt family’s creed to serve
Retiree Lynn Welborn of Trinity is one of three generations who have worked at the Trinity post office.
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Bill Farlow
Quaker golf tourney honors three
The sixth annual Archdale Friends Quaker Men’s Memorial Golf Tournament honors the memories of three departed members — Bill Farlow, Prince Kendall and Ralph Rice.
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Lt. Col. Raymond Carter, left, and Senior Master Sgt. James Hedgecock head the Trinity High School program.
ROTC unit, instructors earn awards
The Air Force Junior ROTC unit at Trinity High School will start the year with an honorable distinction.
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John Pledger examines a frame of bees and points out a queen among hundreds of workers on a frame from one of his hives.
Apiary expert produces royalty
The royalty are well hidden, but John Pledger knows just where to find them. The work is dangerous, but the rewards are sweet.
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Ken Frazier took Big Fish honors for the Lake MacIntosh tourney with this 5.85 pounder.
Anglers brave heat at Lake MacIntosh
Archdale Bass Club usually fishes the first Saturday in the month, unless there are five Saturdays on the calendar. In these months they fish the first and fourth Saturday.
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The art of Chad McHenry III will be on display at the historic Hammond-Ragan House.
Arts Council plans new display
Chad McHenry III, an Archdale artist, will exhibit his artwork at Ed Price and Associates Realty Company, in the historic Hammond-Ragan House at 118 Trindale Road, beginning Aug. 1.
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Steve Lane of Trinity with his Two Mule rat rod.
Just cruisin’
Steve Lane of Trinity was among the exhibitors at Chair City Cruis’n Saturday. He’s comes in his Two Mule rat rod, which he has shown at Trinity’s annual car show.
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Mary Lou Dickey greets Stephanie Rietschel and her son Andrew (wearing mouse ears) at the Wee Friends Preschool program.
Wee Friends Preschool director inspires her flock
Wee Friends Preschool Director Mary Lou Dickey is just as excited about her new job as the staff at Archdale Friends Meeting are. She has a special gift.
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The youth group of Trinity Baptist Church have their work cut out for them. They have promised to fast on July 16 until this 53-foot trailer is full of food donations for hunger relief ministries. Youth pastor Jason Prevatte, Jordan Sybounhevang, center, and Lindi Honeycutt, are among the youth who have pledged to fast until the truck is full.
Trinity Baptist youth are Feasting on Faith
While it is easy to believe that there are hungry people on other continents and in third-world countries, it is a little more difficult to imagine hungry people in the Archdale-Trinity area. The y...
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Receiving top honors in the Archdale Bass Club July 9 outing at Tuckertown Reservoir, from left, are Butch Rhymer, Carl Simmons and Big Mike Hedgecock.
Anglers up early, fish sleep in at Tuckertown
I’ve heard the expression “get up before the chickens” all my life. I was never sure what it meant until this past Saturday when the Archdale Bass Club fished its first of two July tournaments. In ...
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Responders give CPR to the victim during the VIP for VIP demonstration.
Vehicle Injury Prevention for a Very Important Person
Meet your neighbor, Morgan Holcomb ... this 2011 Trinity High School graduate hopes that her senior project will improve the safety level of Trinity and Wheatmore students for years to come.
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Brenda Maxie, left, and Terri Moore were among the courageous who picked up a silly hat and wore it proudly.
Meet your ABWA neighbors ... they know laughter reduces stress
"Come up to the front and find a hat that you will have to wear the rest of the evening," Dr. Lundee Amos told the Golden Arch Charter Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association. Amos...
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Taylor Cuthbertson of Archdale placed among the top 10 in the Miss North Carolina Outstanding Teen 2011 pageant. | Photo courtesy of Ashley Stone Photography
Cuthbertson earns top 10 status
Thirty-two talented teens from across North Carolina competed for the title of Miss North Carolina’s Outstanding Teen 2011. Taylor Cuthbertson of Archdale placed among the top 10. A rising soph...
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Meet your neighbors ... who put their lives on the line
A heavily armed habitual felon held 20 men, women and children against their will at an isolated Boy Scout camp with an elementary school just down the road. Responders learn that some of the hosta...
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Archdale Mayor Bert Lance-Stone, left, Archdale-Trinity Chamber of Commerce President Beverly Nelson, local historian Dan Warren and Bush Hill Heritage Festival Committee Chair Kim Cates attend the dedication of the time capsule.
Time capsule secures Bush Hill Heritage Festival past
"We are doing this for future generations," said Kim Cates, chairman of the Bush Hill Heritage Festival Committee, to those who had gathered to dedicate a time capsule filled with memorabilia from ...
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Graduating seniors are outstanding, valorous
The Archdale-Trinity News salutes a special group of neighbors — the 2011 Outstanding Seniors of Trinity High School and the inaugural Students of Valor of Wheatmore High School. Click on the image...
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Little Miss Trinity Pageant award winners, from left, are India Benfield, Miss Sweetheart; Sydney Whittington, Teen Miss Trinity; Priscilla McCroskey, Young Miss Trinity; Sydney Skeen, Little Miss Trinity; and Taghan Safriet, Tiny Miss Trinity. Photo by Terry Strom (team7productions.net)
Little Miss queens prepare for royal appearances
Little Miss Trinity pageant titlists will head to the Threshers Southeast Pageant June 25. Their first local appearances will be the Bush Hill Heritage Festival in Archdale, Little Miss Bush Hill ...
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Who can rebuild and paint a 340 Plymouth motor in 20 hours or less? Brad Auman can! He plans to install the motor into his vehicle. Auto mechanics may be his career choice.
Projects range from dragons to racing
Dragons, hip-hop dancing, barrel racing and taxidermy were some of the unique skills acquired by Trinity and Wheatmore high school students who took English classes during the spring semester. Al...
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Community garden to benefit those in need
Wearing his green gardener’s gloves, Cub Scout Logan Scarboro used a hand trowel to dig a hole much too big for the starter plant that will go in it. He grinned as he sent the soil skyward.
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Art Daze: Just look at the stuff
Yellow and black tubes turned into robot legs. A PVC pipe grew daisies. Scraps of white fabric highlighted the royal wedding. A 5-year-old is on her way to earn a contractor’s license.
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Life on wheels
Naomi Garcia is only 9 years old and she’s willing to go the distance. She dares to dream.
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Gala breaks Partnership fundraising record
More than 250 people danced, enjoyed great food, bid on auction items and had a great time at the April 9 Gala for the Children held at the farm of Kyle and Pattie Petty.
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ABWA Woman of the Year soars
Vicki Fletcher of Archdale fulfilled a dream — a tandem parachute jump from 15,000 feet. ‘It was one of the most exhilarating experiences of my life!’ she said.
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Part Time Party Time Band — it’s Randolph County culture
‘Don’t turn My Music Down’ because the Part Time Party Time Band will ‘Show and Tell’ the ‘Wonderful World’ of music at the first ever Band Booster Blast Saturday, 
April 16.
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A perfect match 
for each other
Daniel Bowick went fishing on Lake Jordan and caught 150 fish. He went skydiving. He didn’t go riding on a bull, but he’s about to experience something more exhilarating than any eight-second ride ...
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Working on the BMI Challenge
A group of Trindale Elementary School staffers gather in the gymnasium for an afternoon Zumba class. Some are enthusiastic. Others are concerned.
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The link between 
ACC and ‘Go Duke’
Two words are magic for Tyler Barnhart, a special needs student at Trinity Elementary School — ACC and Go Duke. The magic was really about a nonverbal student who made his link to the world at the...
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He’s the ‘good cop’
Some students call Deputy Chad Kindley by his first name. Some call him ‘Officer Kindley’ and others say ‘Officer.’ The most important thing isn’t what Trinity High School students call him, but si...
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Scouts glean bounty of food for COAT
A portion of the 3,000 food items were set up on a table outside the office of Community Outreach of Archdale-Trinity. White bags lined the hallway of the food pantry ministry as even the littlest ...
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‘Scientists’ challenge parents and school
Archdale Elementary School parents and students explored the world of science.
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Two million items passed through her hands at the library
Most people begin to wind down their careers when they reach their 60s, but that’s when Bonnie Hill of Hillsville was just getting revved up.
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John Lawrence Elementary students win stock market game
Five John Lawrence Elementary students have proven their worth in the stock market — the Stock Market Game Competition, that is.
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Bush Hill Masonic Lodge: ‘a society with secrets’
I didn’t know any secret passwords or high signs, but two members of the Bush Hill Masonic Lodge graciously agreed to talk to me about their organization anyway.
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Achievement focus of Chamber meeting
‘So many people do so very much to enrich our lives,’ said Cindy Farmer, emcee at the Jan. 13 annual meeting of the Archdale-Trinity Chamber of Commerce.
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Senior boards prepare students for future
In professional attire, Trinity and Wheatmore high school classes of 2011 overcame nervousness to present their senior boards. The graduation requirement represents two years of work.
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Courtney digs for the cure
Jenny Rains stood in the ‘pinked’ Wheatmore High School gym as she watched her daughter Courtney and others sing ‘Happy Birthday.’ Jenny’s heart was swelling with pride and Courtney’s eyes were tea...
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Archdale-Trinity Lions go global
Bill Womack joined the Archdale-Trinity Lions Club in 1999 and he hit the ground roaring. In June, Bill was officially installed as District Governor at the international convention held in Australia.
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Community unites to help those in need
The Christmas spirit is alive and well in Archdale-Trinity and very evident at Community Christmas — a collaboration of several area groups to provide breakfast and Christmas cheer to local familie...
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They opened their home 
and hearts to 272 foster children
‘One of my kids made this,’ said Peggy Porter, as she reminisces over the Christmas tree. Peggy is referring to hundreds of ornaments that mark the 23 years during which she and her husband Roger c...
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‘Believe in yourself’
A year ago Kathryn Puryear was getting ready to ride in the Archdale Christmas Parade wearing a sash that read, ‘2009 Miss North Carolina Outstanding Teen.’ Today, her schedule remains full with a ...
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Meet your neighbors having a jolly time!
Creekside Christmas and the Archdale Christmas parade welcomed hundreds of spirited folks over the weekend.
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