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Southwestern Randolph Cougars coach could see special group developing
Southwestern Randolph boys’ soccer players celebrate a goal during the Class 4A state final last month. (Jann Ortiz / For Randolph Record) GREENSBORO — Not to be mistaken with the overall difficult task of winning a state championship, Southwestern Randolph boys’ soccer coach Jimmy Walker had a particular perspective on the accomplishment of his team. […]
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Nevaeh Staples
Uwharrie Charter Academy, girls’ basketball Staples, a senior, has been among the leaders of the Eagles’ strong opening stretch to the season. They entered December with an undefeated record. Staples has been the leading scorer or co-leader for UCA in three of its first five games, including a 12-point effort last week vs. Albemarle. She’s […]
SPORTS
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Nevaeh Staples
Uwharrie Charter Academy, girls’ basketball Staples, a senior, has been among the leaders of the Eagles’ strong opening stretch to the season. They entered December with an undefeated record. Staples has been the leading scorer or co-leader for UCA in three of its first five games, including a 12-point effort […]
Prep Wrestling: Trinity dominates in Asheboro tourney
ASHEBORO — Trinity wrestlers were the team champions in the Zack Thornburg Memorial Tournament last week at Asheboro High School. The Bulldogs won seven individual titles. The winners for Trinity were Jeven Palmeri (106 pounds), Aiden Burkholder (113), Stephen Cross (120), Edgar Vasquez (126), Simeon Hammett (150), Haris Idrees (165) […]
Prep Basketball: Cougars hit early glitch as girls’ season begins
Southwestern Randolph’s Maddie Strider clutches the ball in front of Ledford’s Carmen Hughes during last week’s game. (Jann Ortiz / For Randolph Record) ASHEBORO — There will be no long season-opening winning streak for the Southwestern Randolph girls’ basketball team this season. The Cougars opened the season with a […]
NEWS
Grad rates rise within Randolph County, Asheboro City schools
There were slight upticks in graduation rates in Randolph County in most-recent calculations released from the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. The Randolph County School System and Asheboro City Schools have similar four-year graduation rates. For 2024-25, Asheboro checked in at 90.9 percent for an increase of 0.7. RCSS […]
RCSS executive director of operations to retire at end of month
Dale Brinkley has handled various duties for RCSS through the years. (Randolph County School System photo) ASHEBORO — After 25 years of service with the Randolph County School System, executive director of operations Dale Brinkley is retiring at the end of the month. At the Board of Education’s Nov. 17 […]
Toyota’s Liberty plant celebrates another phase
LIBERTY — Another celebration of the new Toyota Battery plant in Liberty came last week. This came with formal recognitions with what was described as a grand opening. “We’re excited to see this innovative facility come to life and to provide cutting-edge careers for more than 5,000 North Carolinians,” said […]
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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)
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 […]
Golf Classic marks 27 years, 19 Habitat homes in Randolph County
The 19th home funded by the Habitat Golf Classic stands in Asheboro as the latest milestone in the tournament’s 27-year legacy. (PJ Ward-Brown / Randolph Record) ASHEBORO — What began in 1999 as a local golf tournament to support Habitat for Humanity has grown into a long-running community tradition — […]