City of High Point

Communities in and around the downtown area are eligible for grants to support initiatives such as public safety enhancement or green spaces.

In 2023, the city became the first Certified Autism Destination on the East Coast, now with 20 different partners, including museums, a library, restaurants, hotels and a business known as Q’s Corner.

Under the ordinance the city would launch investigations within 30 days of a complaint being filed.

Library director Mary Sizemore says the project was part of a broader goal of making the library a certified autism center.

The approval came despite several southwest High Point residents voicing concerns that new investment could lead to current residents being displaced.

The pilot program will initially serve the northwest part of the city along North Main Street.

The proposed district would aim to encourage a mix of building and housing types in the West Green Drive corridor.

The new fund looks to create 1,000 new affordable housing units in the area.

Experience was a key to Barnard’s hiring, City Manager Tasha Logan Ford says.

Cheeks has served in many roles with High Point police prior to his appointment including interim chief of police and commander of the investigations section.