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Board transition to kick in for Asheboro City Schools
ASHEBORO — The process of a restructuring of the Asheboro City Schools Board of Education will begin with this fall’s elections. In time, the changes will be reducing the number of seats on the board from 11 to seven. Terms will be adjusted in length from six years to four years, while elections for the […]
Griffin nabs victory in Chargers at Caraway Speedway
SOPHIA — Cody Griffin mostly cruised to victory in the Chargers division during racing Saturday night at Caraway Speedway. Griffin became among the headliners on the annual “Night of Destruction” at the track. Griffin passed fast qualifier Richard Shoffner early in the 35-lap race. Nathan Quella was the runner-up, followed by Shoffner, Thomas Harris and […]
SPORTS
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Brett Smith
Uwharrie Charter Academy, baseball Smith, a pitcher, was a member of the Eagles for four seasons. UCA won Class 1A state championships the past four seasons. Smith was a key member of the pitching staff the past three seasons as the Eagles. He was an All-Piedmont Athletic Conference selection as […]
Post 45 aims to build off Willard’s energy
Ethan Willard has been a key player for Randolph County Post 45 this season. (PJ Ward-Brown / Randolph Record) ASHEBORO — Ethan Willard likes going full speed into everything he does and that has made him a good fit as a source of energy for Randolph County Post 45 […]
ZooKeepers fall short of reaching playoffs
Nick O’Brien of the Asheboro ZooKeepers slides into second base during the team’s home finale last week. (PJ Ward-Brown / Randolph Record) ASHEBORO — The Asheboro ZooKeepers were left out of the Coastal Plain League playoffs even with a revamped postseason structure for the summer collegiate baseball circuit. A […]
NEWS
Work continues on Asheboro’s middle school project
Construction work has been ongoing at South Asheboro Middle School as part of an Asheboro City Schools project. (Bob Sutton / Randolph Record) ASHEBORO — The largest current facilities project involving Asheboro City Schools is ongoing at South Asheboro Middle School. The district’s board of education approved a contract […]
Asheboro set to embark on water treatment switchover
ASHEBORO — The annual process for the City of Asheboro to switch to free chlorine as its primary disinfection treatment will start by the end of this week, according to information from the city. This change in treatment is necessary to ensure optimum water quality throughout the distribution water mains, […]
RCSS continues with budget reductions
ASHEBORO — Randolph County School System is continuing to work toward reducing its budget in the face of anticipated state and federal cuts. The Randolph County Schools Board of Education was presented with the district’s Budget Reduction Plan No. 2, which is aimed at addressing the expected disparity between the […]
FEATURES
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 […]
New shops brewing in Liberty
Beverages and much more are available at Liberty Grounds. (Courtesy photo) LIBERTY – Two new business ventures are opening in Liberty with coffee themes and months of work in renovating buildings in an area of Randolph County that’s expected to grow rapidly. Liberty Grounds has opened, featuring a coffee shop […]