
Joseph Sand Pottery to hold summer kiln during first two weekends in September
A sculptural piece handmade by Joseph Sand is on display at Joseph Sand Pottery in Randleman. (Courtesy Dan Routh Photography) By Melinda Burris Randolph Record RANDLEMAN — Joseph Sand Pottery will hold its annual summer kiln opening the first two weekends in September, open from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays and from 1-5 p.m. Sundays. The […]

Week 3 prep football schedule for area teams
Football teams for Asheboro, Eastern Randolph and Southwestern Randolph all hold 2-0 records. Here’s a schedule of games for Friday night involving Randolph County teams: Friday’s games Randleman at Asheboro Providence Grove at Southwestern Randolph Eastern Randolph at Union Pines Trinity at South Rowan Wheatmore at South Davidson
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ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Lara Wiseman
Providence Grove, volleyball Wiseman was among the leaders as Providence Grove went 3-0 last week. Wiseman, a senior hitter, is the team leader in kills. She had the top mark in that category as the Patriots produced sweeps of Eastern Randolph, Jordan-Matthews and Chatham Charter. Those results pushed Providence Grove […]

Asheboro adds four teams plus others for Sports Hall of Fame
ASHEBORO — Four different teams and seven individuals will be recognized as part of this fall’s next class for Asheboro High School’s Sports Hall of Fame. The teams picked are the 1956, 1958 and 1959 boys’ basketball teams along with the 1967 baseball team. Former standout athletes Elliott Armstrong (football, […]
County teams put together strong week in volleyball
Trinity’s Hayli Cox spikes the ball against North Moore’s Adrianna Patterson in last week’s match. (PJ Ward-Brown / Randolph Record) It was mostly a big stretch of success for Randolph County volleyball teams last week. ** Randleman wiped out two opponents to begin Piedmont Athletic Conference play. The Tigers […]
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Four Randolph County locations to benefit from Great Trails State Program
There should be enhancements for the North Asheboro Greenway as part of state funding for trails. (PJ Ward-Brown / Randolph Record) ASHEBORO — Funding for a few trail projects in Randolph County is coming through the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources. This is part of the Great Trails […]
RCSS to transition to own conference for middle school athletics
ASHEBORO — The Randolph County School System will be moving to its own conference for middle school athletics starting in the 2026-27 season. At its Aug. 18 regular business meeting, the Randolph County Schools Board of Education approved the realignment following discussion amongst the board. “We clearly have enough middle […]
Open houses set for RCSS
Open houses for schools in the Randolph County School System will be held next week. RCSS superintendent Stephen Gainey sent a letter to parents as a welcome to the new school year. In that message, he highlighted the importance of the open houses. “The high value associated with the involvement of […]
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Joseph Sand Pottery to hold summer kiln during first two weekends in September
A sculptural piece handmade by Joseph Sand is on display at Joseph Sand Pottery in Randleman. (Courtesy Dan Routh Photography) By Melinda Burris Randolph Record RANDLEMAN — Joseph Sand Pottery will hold its annual summer kiln opening the first two weekends in September, open from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays and […]
There have been big catches at Ramseur Lake
The pier at Ramseur Lake draws some people to fish. (PJ Ward-Brown / Randolph Record) RAMSEUR — New rules for Ramseur Lake have been good for fishing, town officials said. Mayor Hampton Spivey said the recreational area has seen steady use since it opened for the year in March. “The […]
Controlled burn means progress for Randolph CC, training for firefighters in Liberty
Firefighters pose in front of the house in Liberty at Saturday’s controlled burn on Randolph Community College’s new property. (Liberty Fire Department) LIBERTY — A controlled burn of a building on Randolph Community College’s Liberty campus served multiple purposes Saturday. The event marked a step in the plan to further […]