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Season’s final points races set for Caraway Speedway
A huge payday will await the winner of the regular season’s last action in Limited Late Models SOPHIA — Caraway Speedway’s regular season wraps up with Saturday’s race card. The main event comes in Limited Late Models, where there’s a $10,000 prize for the winner. Bryson Brinkley is the track’s points leader with a […]
Haywood won’t rerun for spot on county board of commissioners
ASHEBORO — Hope Haywood announced that she won’t seek reelection after her term expires as a member of the Randolph County Board of Commissioners. “I have gotten to know Randolph County and its people and I am thankful for the trust that you have placed in me,” Haywood said near the end of October’s meeting. “It […]
SPORTS
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Callie Craven
Eastern Randolph, volleyball Craven has been a key part of the Wildcats’ late-season resurgence as she’s instrumental in setting up the offense. As a senior setter, Craven provides most all of the team’s assists. She averages nearly six assists per set. Craven also leads the team in hitting percentage and […]
Prep football: Eastern Randolph, Providence Grove take down county opponents
Eastern Randolph and Providence Grove won matchups between Randolph County football teams Friday night. They were convincing results in both cases in games early in their respective conference seasons. But the outcomes could be key for both of the winning teams. Wheatmore was the only other team from the county […]
Prep volleyball: Area teams gear up for state playoffs
The state playoffs begin Saturday with first-round matches and Randolph County teams should receive some high seeds. Pairings are expected to be announced Thursday. It’s possible some area teams could receive byes, so they would begin with second-round matches Tuesday. This week, teams are participating in conference tournaments in advance […]
NEWS
Changes coming for Liberty Antiques Festival
The fall version of the Liberty Antiques Festival drew more large crowds last month, but operations of the event will change hands. (PJ Ward-Brown / Randolph Record) LIBERTY — The growth of the Liberty Antiques Festival has surprised Vito Sico, but now it has become too big for him to […]
Go Randolph aims to keep folks on the move
Maxine Wright shows off the inside of a new bus that’s part of Go Randolph. (PJ Ward-Brown / Randolph Record) ASHEBORO — Go Randolph, an on-demand transportation service, was launched last week as part of the Regional Coordinated Area Transportation System. This new service allows riders to schedule online […]
RCC adds new administrator; School to hold financial aid event
Lisa Carlson (Courtesy photo) ASHEBORO — Lisa Carlson is the new vice president of student services at Randolph Community College. Carlson began her role this week, the school announced. She has more than 15 years in higher education leadership, according to information from RCC. Carlson arrived from her most-recent assignment […]
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 […]