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ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Owen Leonard
Randleman, soccer / football Leonard is the leading scorer for Randleman’s soccer team as a senior forward. He also has scored in football games Friday nights. In soccer, Leonard recorded 14 goals through 10 games. That’s more than half of the Randleman team total. Last week, the Tigers tied Greensboro Page and defeated Eastern Randolph, […]
Commissioners approve additional SRO positions
ASHEBORO — The Randolph County Board of Commissioners has given its approval for the procurement of two additional school resource officer positions at Randolph County Schools. The board had several items involving the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office on the agenda at its Sept. 8 meeting, including for the request of an additional two SRO positions […]
SPORTS
Smith stretches lead in Chargers class at Caraway Speedway
Matthew Smith holds the checkered flag after one of his victories in the Chargers division Saturday at Caraway Speedway. (Courtesy of Caraway Speedway) SOPHIA — Matthew Smith created more distance in the standings of the Chargers division at Caraway Speedway by winning two features Saturday at the track. Smith, […]
Prep Roundup: Cougars bolster soccer stock; UCA starts strong in conference volleyball action
Eastern Randolph’s Katelyn Brown spikes the ball against Randleman’s Lilah Covington, left, and Lexi Vaughn during a volleyball match last week. (PJ Ward-Brown / Randolph Record) It didn’t take Southwestern Randolph long to get back on track in boys’ soccer. Fernando Hernandez scored three goals and Griffin Hall scored […]
Prep football: Asheboro pulls out overtime victory; Randleman, Eastern Randolph notch bounce-back triumphs
WENTWORTH — Asheboro’s Shane Immel broke up Rockingham County’s conversion pass on a would-be game-winning play in overtime, clinching the Blue Comets’ 31-30 road victory Friday night. Connor Brinton ran for two touchdowns and Dallas Brinton, who rushed for 87 yards, threw for a touchdown to Garrison Cheek for Asheboro […]
NEWS
Asheboro City Council approves rezoning for multi-family development
ASHEBORO — The Asheboro City Council met in the first week of September for a regular business meeting with two public hearings on the agenda. The council first held a hearing for a rezoning request for just more than one acre of property located at 129 East Ward Street from […]
A day of remembrance
The American flag flies over the Asheboro Fire Department Station Two this week just ahead of the 24th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. Three-hundred forty-three New York City firefighters were killed at the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001.
Asheboro school board member eyes spot on city council
ASHEBORO — Phillip Cheek is a candidate again for an elected position in Asheboro, just with a different target. Cheek, who has been on the Board of Education with Asheboro City Schools for nearly two decades, is running for a position on the Asheboro City Council. “I still want to serve […]
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 […]