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Nov. 5-11, 2025
Vol 47 No 45 | 1 Section | 8 Pages
CityServe of the Triad hosts fundraiser to aid those in need CityServe of the Triad, a 501(c)(3) non-profit, has made its mission helping those who do not have enough to eat or have other needs. The organization is hosting a Christmas Brunch and Silent Auction fundraiser Nov. 8 at Jamestown Presbyterian Church, 1804 Guilford College Road. Celebrate the season by sponsoring a table for eight at this festive event for just $150 or come as an individual for $20. Contribute to a worthwhile cause while enjoying great company and delicious food. Only 20 tables are available. Beginning at 10 a.m. participants will have the opportunity not only to enjoy food and fellowship, but to bid on an array of items to make life fun, easier and even healthy. Included will be Carolina Panther tickets, vacation getaways, tools, video games, designer purse, 6-ft. tall Christmas nutcracker, YMCA membership, massages, a portrait setting, tax preparation, night vision goggles, Emerge Skin Studio gift basket and much more. Call CityServe at 336-442-0999 to learn how to purchase tickets to this event. Through a collaboration of churches, faith-based non-profits, government agencies, businesses and community leaders, CityServe empowers and equips local churches to reach those who are hurting and in need with compassionate evangelism. Board of Adjustment meeting Jamestown’s Board of Adjustment will meet Nov. 12 at 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Town Hall, 301 East Main Street. The purpose of the meeting is for the Board to consider a request for a variance to the fence height standards of the Land Development Ordinance (LDO) (2.13-2-C) for the property located at 208 Newberry Street. Let’s go to the hop The Nov. 18 A Moment In Time meeting is sure to please with a look back in time to the days of the oldfashion sock hop. Rock around the clock with Robin Gentile as she brings her special style of music to entertain participants gathered to “Shake, Rattle and Roll.” Those who wish may dress in poodle skirts, neck scarves, bobby socks, rolled up jeans, T-shirts, leather jackets, etc., to commemorate the occasion. There will be a photo booth to help capture a special memory of the event. People with dementia and their care partners are invited to relax and join the fun, which includes games, music, snacks, crafts and engaging conversation in a friendly atmosphere. A Moment In Time is held on the third Tuesday of each month in the church fellowship hall at Jamestown United Methodist Church, 403 East Main St. Park and enter the fellowship hall on the left side of the church. Look for the purple signs. Participants with wheelchairs and walkers may enter in the back under the portico. Reservations are requested but not required. To register or ask questions, contact Laura Gulledge at 336-9060430 or lauragulledge@gmail.com. Pictures of past events may be found at https://www.facebook.com/jumcmemorycafe. Have an event that you think needs to be included in About Town? Email Norma B. Dennis at ndworddesign@gmail.com or Carol Brooks at cab1hp@gmail.com
By CAROL BROOKS freelance writer cab1hp@gmail.com Across West Main Street from the intersection with Potter Drive is one of the many historical markers in the Jamestown area. This one tells of the Potter House – but there is no house on the property, only overgrown weeds and trees. The marker, which says the house was constructed around 1819 reads: ”Originally the site of Henry Humphries’ saddle and harness shop, this simple one-room, v-notched cabin with a stone foundation and chimney was soon acquired
Photo by Carol Brooks
At left, Potter House after the 2003 fire. Below, Potter House historical marker on West Main Street.
by Isaac Potter for his own store, which operated until 1826. The house continued to be used as a residence into the early 21st century. Additions were made in the late 19th century. It served as local headquarters during
the U.S. Bicentennial.” It is not known what was sold in Potter’s store. A fire on Jan. 5, 2003, damaged the structure and it sat covered by a tarp until see history, page 2
Planning Board to discuss zoning amendment By CAROL BROOKS freelance writer cab1hp@gmail.com
The Jamestown covered bridge over Deep River probably looked similar to the Pisgah Covered Bridge near Asheboro shown here, built in 1911.
Covered bridge once crossed Deep River By CAROL BROOKS freelance writer cab1hp@gmail.com A short old newspaper article recently came to light that said “an old covered wooden bridge spanned Deep River at Jamestown” in the late 1860s-early 1870s. The reply to a question was signed by a Jamestown native, saying the person’s mother was born in Jamestown in 1863. Unfortunately, no photos exist of this bridge and very few bridges remain in North Carolina. Wood was the most common bridge-building material from colonial times (spacing) into the 20th century. They were built with roofs in order to protect the wood and trusses from inclement weather so the bridge would last much longer.
The article goes on to say, “there was a gristmill in operation and between this bridge and Oakdale Cotton Mill and water from its dam backed up the river, and it was very deep at the town bridge.” The gristmill was probably the Robbins-Holton Mill on Dillon Road. Around 1870 the covered bridge washed away and was replaced by an open bridge. The “Jamestown native” also recalled a story that circuses once traveled through Jamestown on their way to their next stop. The horses and elephants were in the rear but when they reached the Jamestown bridge, the elephants balked and refused to cross. So, the elephants had to be led off the road and into the water to swim across. That is when the river lived up to its name as being deep.
The Jamestown Planning Board will have their regular meeting on Monday, Nov. 10, at 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Town Hall, 301 East Main Street. The public is invited to attend. The agenda indicates there will be a hearing for the consideration of an amendment to the zoning ordinance. The proposed amendment reads: “To rezone approximately 6.53 acres +/- from Main Street (MS) and Commercial/ Main Street Transitional (C/ MST) to Conditional Zoning-Residential/Main Street Transitional (CZ-R/MST) the properties include 207, 209, 301 West Main St. (Parcel #160256, 160266, and 160265) currently zoned as Main Street and 305 West Main St. (Parcel #160261) currently zoned as Commercial/Main Street Transitional. A copy of the proposed amendment is on file in the Town Clerk’s office for inspection by all interested citizens.
Library volunteers of distinction recognized By NORMA B. DENNIS FREELANCE WRITER ndworddesign@gmail.com Following a grassroots effort to save the old Jamestown School building, a library was established within its walls in 1988 to serve the area and preserve the community’s educational history. As with any worthwhile endeavor, support is key and the Jamestown Public Library is no exception. Friends of the Jamestown Library is such a support group, which not only raises funds for specific needs but also advocates for the library’s ongoing wellbeing. Some members attended school in the building Photos submitted when it was part of the Guilford Volunteers included in the Honor Roll of County School District, while Volunteers by Friends of the Jamestown Library were, left to right, Don McDaniel, Nancy Dyer see library, page 2 and Alan Ebel. Everyone likes good news and the Jamestown News wants to print a column focused on sharing good things seen happening in the community. To make the column work, you need to participate. Email ndworddesign@gmail.com with your observations of a person or group being helpful to others. Norma Dennis will print them on the fourth Wednesday of each month.
Friends of the Jamestown Library board members for the coming year include: seated — Jean Regan, president; standing, left to right — Rebecca Kaserman, secretary; Emily Lawing, vice president; and Barbara Trembley, treasurer.
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Compiled By Norma B. Dennis and Carol Brooks
Some historic buildings gone, others still stand in town