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Asheboro to compete in boys’ volleyball
ASHEBORO — Boys’ volleyball is being offered at Asheboro as a competitive sport beginning this month. “It is probably the fastest-growing boys’ sport,” athletics director Wes Berrier said. Nearly 100 boys showed up at a meeting when the Blue Comets were gauging interest from students. The start of practices for the season will correspond with […]
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Bella Byman
Randleman, girls’ basketball The senior guard has been among the leaders for the Tigers this season. She’s often the primary ballhandler in Randleman’s offense. This marks the third season in a row that Byman rates among the top three scorers on the team, gaining all-conference recognition as a sophomore. After a week with no […]
SPORTS
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Bella Byman
Randleman, girls’ basketball The senior guard has been among the leaders for the Tigers this season. She’s often the primary ballhandler in Randleman’s offense. This marks the third season in a row that Byman rates among the top three scorers on the team, gaining all-conference recognition as a sophomore. […]
NCHSAA adjusts postseason schedules
Postseason schedules have changed for wrestling, swimming and diving, and indoor track and field based on Tuesday’s announcement from the North Carolina High School Athletic Association. Citing widespread snow and hazardous travel conditions across the state, the NCHSAA adjusted its calendar. Here’s an overview of those changes: Wrestling The start […]
Patriots push toward special season in boys’ basketball
Providence Grove’s Andrew Thomas goes up for a shot against Randleman’s Pacey Wagner during a boys’ basketball game earlier this season. (PJ Ward-Brown / Randolph Record) CLIMAX — Members of the Providence Grove boys’ basketball team sense something brewing this winter. “It definitely feels different to be winning and […]
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More work planned at new U.S. 421 exchange near Toyota plant
LIBERTY — Even with the new opening of an interchange on U.S. 421 there’s still more road work to be done in that area. The North Carolina Department of Transportation announced that a final layer of asphalt and markings will be put in place in the spring when there’s more […]
Asheboro concrete plant changes hands
ASHEBORO — Piedmont Ready Mix in Asheboro has been sold as part of an acquisition made by Hardrock Ready Mix. The transaction included Piedmont Ready Mix’s plant in Asheboro, according to information from the purchaser. The Asheboro facility will continue operations under the new ownership. Victor Lopez, owner of VL […]
Asheboro Council to seek federal funding for new roundabout, connector road
ASHEBORO — The Asheboro City Council approved the submission of an application for the U.S. Department of Transportation BUILD grant program during its January meeting. “It’s mainly focused on funding projects that will have a significant local or regional impact and improve transportation infrastructure,” grant writer Nate Marsh said. The […]
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Walking through the storm: Buddhist monks take journey of peace
The route taken by the monks walking for peace took them through Liberty. (PJ Ward-Brown / Randolph Record) Heads down, they walk, keeping a brisk pace. A winter storm bears down on them, and many have hoods drawn in the 28-degree weather. Two dozen monks left the Theravada Buddhist temple […]
Holiday concerts set for Asheboro; Other Christmas-related events in area
ASHEBORO — The City of Asheboro has made arrangements for a pair of special holiday programs at Sunset Theatre. The first of those is set for 7 p.m. Saturday with the “A Rat Pack Christmas!” It’s a tribute to Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr. The group “Rat […]
Crowning Achievement: Asheboro woman wins honor
Tiffany Rush of Asheboro is crowned Miss Moore County 2025 by outgoing queen Tori Gross of Trinity during the Miss Moore County-Miss Sandhills pageant Saturday. Rush is the second consecutive winner from Randolph County to hold the title. (David Sinclair for Randolph Record)