Pat Kimbrough

High Point

Reporter at High Point Enterprise

Pat Kimbrough. Reporter for the High Point Enterprise. http://t.co/gAVUMSa9fv

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Business park under construction

1 week ago | hpenews.com | Pat Kimbrough

HIGH POINT — The first phase of a new business park is under construction in High Point. Jeff Hunter and his son, Michael Hunter, both of Kernersville, are co-developers of the project, which is underway at 8229 Tyner Road on a 6.7-acre parcel off Sandy Ridge Road just south of Interstate 40. kAmy677 wF?E6C D2:5 E96 D=23 92D 366? A@FC65 7@C 2 ad[___\DBF2C6\7@@E D96== 3F:=5:?8 E92E :D 36:?8 >2C<6E65 E@ H2C69@FD6 2?5 5:DEC:3FE:@?
Forums set on zoning update

1 week ago | hpenews.com | Pat Kimbrough

HIGH POINT — The public can weigh in next week on the city of High Point’s update to its rules and regulations for what can be built where. The city will host two open houses on Wednesday on its ongoing project to align its development ordinance with the High Point 2045 Comprehensive Plan. kAm%96 7:CDE :D 7C@> ?@@? E@ a A]>] 2E E96 $E@4< 2?5 vC2:? pDD6>3=J 7@@5 92== 2E afd }] t=> $E] 2?5 E96 @E96C :D 7C@> d E@ f A]>] 2E E96 w:89 !@:?E !F3=:4 {:3C2CJ[ h_` }] |2:?
City testing automated meters

1 week ago | hpenews.com | Pat Kimbrough

HIGH POINT — The city of High Point has rolled out the first public phase of what it’s touting as a project to modernize its utility services. Crews recently installed 424 new electric meters at customers’ homes that use wireless technology that enables the city to collect readings remotely instead of in person. kAm%96 4:EJ H:== E6DE E96 ?6H >6E6CD @G6C E96 ?6IE >@?E9 E@ 6?DFC6 E92E 3:==:?8 :D 244FC2E6 2?5 E96?
New barbershop seeks niche

1 week ago | hpenews.com | Pat Kimbrough

HIGH POINT — DC Corpening says the name of his new barbershop in High Point signifies “style perfected and confidence crowned.”He said that’s the intended vibe of Crowned Edge, which he recently opened at 145 W. Parris Ave., Suite 101. He said he designed the space to offer customized men’s grooming services in a relaxed atmosphere, rather than just a quick transaction. kAm“(96? x D:E D@>63@5J 5@H? :?
Downtown venue taking shape

1 week ago | hpenews.com | Pat Kimbrough

HIGH POINT — Construction activity has picked up on a future mixed-use project in the downtown High Point catalyst district. The steel frame is being put in place for a 30,000-square-foot building at 211 N. Lindsay St. that will include a restaurant and entertainment complex. kAm“#682C5:?8 4@?DECF4E:@?[ H6’C6 =@@<:?8 E@ @A6? DF>>6C a_ae[” D2:5 |2C< !6?=6J[ 4@\@H?6C 2?5 >2?28:?8 A2CE?6C @7 w! '6?EFC6D {{r[ E96 56G6=@A6C @7 E96 AC@;64E] “(6’C6 H@C<:?8 @?
Downtown venue taking shape

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Pat Kimbrough

HIGH POINT — Construction activity has picked up on a future mixed-use project in the downtown High Point catalyst district. The steel frame is being put in place for a 30,000-square-foot building at 211 N. Lindsay St. that will include a restaurant and entertainment complex. “Regarding construction, we’re looking to open summer 2026,” said Mark Penley, co-owner and managing partner of HP Ventures LLC, the developer of the project.
Developer buys Davidson site

1 week ago | hpenews.com | Pat Kimbrough

TRIAD — A Triad homebuilder has purchased a site it got rezoned by the city of High Point to support construction of a residential subdivision. Windsor Homes of Greensboro recently acquired a vacant 35-acre parcel at 1631 W. Lexington Avenue for $592,500 from Showplace Properties LLC of High Point. kAmxE 92D?’E DF3>:EE65 56G6=@A>6?E A=2?D J6E E@ E96 4:EJ 7@C E96 AC@;64E[ H9:49 :E :D E6?E2E:G6=J 42==:?8 !2J?6 rC66< DF35:G:D:@?]k^AmkAmxE’D :? 2 A@CE:@? @7 ?@CE962DE s2G:5D@? r@F?EJ H96C6 E96C6 92G6 366?
Housing developer buys Oakview site

2 weeks ago | hpenews.com | Pat Kimbrough

HIGH POINT — A Triad developer of affordable housing communities has purchased a site in the Oakview area of High Point for a proposed multifamily project. Wynnefield Properties of Jamestown recently acquired 3.8 acres at the northwest corner of Old Winston Road and N. University Parkway for the Flats at Old Winston, a planned community of 48 apartments directly behind the N. Main Street Walmart. kAm%96 AC@;64E 4@F=5 368:? 4@?DECF4E:@? :? =2E6 DF>>6C[ 56A6?5:?8 @?
City buys site for future fire station

2 weeks ago | hpenews.com | Pat Kimbrough

HIGH POINT — The city has purchased a site for a future fire station in response to growth trends on High Point’s northwest fringes. The acquisition of 7.14 acres at 2711 N.C. 66 south closed earlier this week. The city says it has no timetable for when a new fire station may be developed on the land, which is in Forsyth County next to the Ralph Lauren Corp. distribution center just north of the Interstate 74/N.C. 66 interchange.
Market eyes new segments

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Pat Kimbrough

HIGH POINT — High Point Market Authority leaders say they’re looking to add new areas like wholesale buyers and sellers of kitchen and bath products to the world’s largest home furnishings trade show. CEO Tammy Covington briefed the authority’s board on Wednesday and the City Council last month on how a partnership with the National Kitchen and Bath Association could work. “We know that designers want a one-stop shop.