
Trinity tries to turn corner behind senior quarterback
Khad’n Fuller (Bob Sutton / Randolph Record) TRINITY — Khad’n Fuller has made transition to quarterback for Trinity’s football team and that could help the Bulldogs in their quest to made inroads in the Central Carolina 3-A Conference. Fuller played last year as a receiver and defensive back. But he said he had been groomed […]

Two council members advance in Asheboro’s mayor’s race
ASHEBORO — Sitting city council members Joey Trogdon and Eddie Burks advance through the primary in bids to become Asheboro’s next mayor. Trogdon received 924 votes and Burks received 784 votes in the primary, which wrapped up Tuesday. Jennyfer Bucardo (223 votes) and Brett Thompson (134 votes) didn’t advance. Mayor David Smith is retiring after […]
SPORTS

Athlete of the Week: Alexis Holifield
Wheatmore, volleyball Holifield has been perhaps the most active player on the court for the Warriors. The senior outside hitter and co-captain leads the team in kills and digs and she ranks second in service points. Her digs total have been more than twice as many as any other player […]

Prep volleyball: UCA, Randleman secure league titles
Asheboro’s Kailey Brown, left, and Emma Kate Forester go up at the net as Providence Grove’s Lara Wiseman delivers a spike during a match last week at the “Dig for a Cure” match at Providence Grove. (PJ Ward-Brown / Randolph Record) Uwharrie Charter Academy and Randleman wrapped up regular-season […]
Prep Roundup: Cougars, Blue Comets set tone in soccer league play
Southwestern Randolph had no trouble with a pair of Four Rivers Conference opponents in boys’ soccer last week. The Cougars blew past host Eastern Randolph 9-0 with Yael Ortiz and Fernando Hernandez each picking up two goals and routed visiting Uwharrie Charter Academy 9-0 with Aaron Avina and Gio Hernandez […]
NEWS
Randolph CC honors outgoing board member
Brooke Schmidly (RCC photo) ASHEBORO — Randolph Community College expressed appreciation for now-former board of trustees member Brooke Schmidly. Schmidly has left the board upon her appointment as deputy secretary of state. “She’s stepping down but leaves a lasting legacy of leadership,” according to information from RCC. At a mid-September […]
Randleman sorts through finance issues
RANDLEMAN — The City of Randleman’s financial situation remains unclear as the city has been without a finance director for about three months. The issues include a lack of a 2024 financial audit that’s about 11 months tardy. City manager Hank Raper has been in the position since late spring. He’s […]
Randolph County Schools review last year’s school accountability data
ASHEBORO — The Randolph County Schools Board of Education was presented with the district’s 2024-25 school performance data at its Sept. 15 meeting. The data, which is provided by the state, measures the academic performance and growth of each school in North Carolina and gives them a school performance grade […]
FEATURES
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 […]