Daniel Kennedy

Thomasville

Journalist. I write news articles involving local government, crime and high school sports, as well as features and columns for @tvilletimes.

Articles

Warriors honor Garrison in 7-1 win

2 weeks ago | hpenews.com | Daniel Kennedy

TRINITY — Wheatmore soccer coach Rick Maness has been intentional about his efforts to pay tribute to the past throughout his tenure, conscious in his endeavor to remember an era that gave so much to his program. On Tuesday night, the school held a ceremony at halftime of the Warriors’ 7-1 victory over Southwestern Randolph to recognize the school’s — and the state’s — all-time leading scorer, Ellie Garrison.
Randolph BOE to receive public input on school closure

2 weeks ago | hpenews.com | Daniel Kennedy

RANDOLPH COUNTY — A local school district could soon close a final chapter on the remaining vestige from COVID-19 pandemic-era education. A virtual school that has served students in Randolph County since 2020 when it was opened in response to the medical crisis that rocked the nation could soon cease to exist. The Randolph County Board of Education set a public hearing for next month’s regular May meeting to receive public input on the possible closure of The Virtual Academy at Randolph.
East baseball falls to the Dragons, finishes second in conference

2 weeks ago | hpenews.com | Daniel Kennedy

THOMASVILLE — It was a banner night for West Davidson on Friday night, as the Green Dragons celebrated an outright Central Carolina Conference championship at East Davidson with a 7-0 win. West sophomore Asher Jordan tossed seven innings without allowing a run and completely shut down a Golden Eagles’ lineup that managed just two runs last week. In snapping East’s nine-game win streak, Jordan and senior Thomas Hester mostly kept the Eagles off the base paths. kAmpA2CE 7C@> 2? tE92?
Council continues to oppose zoning legislation

2 weeks ago | hpenews.com | Daniel Kennedy

THOMASVILLE — The city of Thomasville once again passed a resolution that opposes state legislation, this time in opposition to several bills that would essentially place local zoning in the state’s control. For decades, the decision of whether landowners in North Carolina have the right to change the use of their property has fallen to local governments in municipalities across the state.
East baseball falls to the Dragons, finishes second in conference

2 weeks ago | hpenews.com | Daniel Kennedy

THOMASVILLE — It was a banner night for West Davidson on Friday night, as the Green Dragons celebrated an outright Central Carolina Conference championship at East Davidson with a 7-0 win. West sophomore Asher Jordan tossed seven innings without allowing a run and completely shut down a Golden Eagles’ lineup that managed just two runs this week. In snapping East’s nine-game win streak, Jordan and senior Thomas Hester mostly kept the Eagles off the base paths. kAmpA2CE 7C@> 2? tE92?
Golden Eagles fall a game back of West

3 weeks ago | hpenews.com | Daniel Kennedy

TYRO — The penultimate game of the East Davidson regular baseball season was upended by a familiar foe Wednesday night. Thomas Hester threw 4 2⁄3 innings of shutout ball, struck out nine and brought in a run at the plate to help power West Davidson past the visiting Golden Eagles, 7-2. In his final scheduled home start of the senior’s career, Hester was his usual stingy self from the rubber. kAm“%9@>2D 5:5 2 8@@5 ;@3 @? E96 >@F?5[” t2DE 4@249 z62E@?
Trinity moves forward with plan for park

3 weeks ago | hpenews.com | Daniel Kennedy

TRINITY — One month after approving a master plan, the city of Trinity cleared the way for a Parks and Recreation Trust Fund grant application with the approval of a five-year capital improvement plan. City Manager Stevie Cox explained the parameters of the plan and the potential ramifications of the grant funding to council members at the board’s regular April meeting. It marked the latest in a series of steps toward the creation of Trinity’s first major park project. kAmx?
Ledford unable to overcome trouble on the mound

3 weeks ago | hpenews.com | Daniel Kennedy

WALLBURG — Pitching and defensive woes have plagued Ledford off and on all season. Last Thursday night was when it all seemed to come to a head for the Panthers in an 18-10 loss to North Davidson. For the second time in a week, the offenses were up to the challenge. Ledford just couldn’t keep the Black Knights off the base paths. kAm“rC65:E E@ E96>j E96J 2?DH6C65 324< 6G6CJ E:>6 H6 5:5[” D2:5 {657@C5 4@249 z6G:? v@DD] “(6 AFE FA 2 ?F>36C 6G6CJ :??:?8] xE’D ;FDE H6 4@F=5?’E 2G@:5 E96 3:8 :??:?8 :?
Ledford unable to overcome trouble on the mound

3 weeks ago | hpenews.com | Daniel Kennedy

WALLBURG — Pitching and defensive woes have plagued Ledford off and on all season. Thursday night was when it all seemed to come to a head for the Panthers in an 18-10 loss to North Davidson. For the second time in a week, the offenses were up to the challenge. Ledford just couldn’t keep the Black Knights off the base paths. kAm“rC65:E E@ E96>j E96J 2?DH6C65 324< 6G6CJ E:>6 H6 5:5[” D2:5 {657@C5 4@249 z6G:? v@DD] “(6 AFE FA 2 ?F>36C 6G6CJ :??:?8] xE’D ;FDE H6 4@F=5?’E 2G@:5 E96 3:8 :??:?8 :?
County OKs school land purchase

4 weeks ago | hpenews.com | Daniel Kennedy

RANDOLPH COUNTY — A new Randleman High School is one step closer toward moving from an idea to proof of concept after the Randolph County Board of Commissioners voted to approve the purchase of land in Randleman. Commissioners approved a budget amendment of $6 million for the acquisition of property and professional services associated with the purchase of about 90 acres for the school board on Walker Mill Road.