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Commissioners approve refresh of Sheriff’s Office weapons
ASHEBORO — The Randolph County Board of Commissioners has approved the Sheriff’s Office’s request to update its weaponry. At its meeting Monday, the board approved a variety of Sheriff’s Office purchases, including 225 Gen 6 Glock 17 pistols, holsters and red dot sights for just less than $300,000. “We’ve been on a five-year cycle to […]
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Connor Cassidy
Randleman, boys’ basketball Cassidy reached the 1,000-point mark for his career late in the regular season and then helped the Tigers reach the third round of the Class 4A state playoffs. The versatile senior has been a core member of the team for multiple seasons. Cassidy averaged about 15 points per game as the Tigers’ […]
SPORTS
Wheatmore’s Sumners, Eastern Randolph’s Lambright had similar goals as champs met in wrestling final
Wheatmore’s Ayden Sumners prepares to take the top position against Eastern Randolph’s David Lambright in the third period of the Class 3A state final at 126 pounds. (Jann Ortiz / For Randolph Record) GREENSBORO — Wheatmore’s Ayden Sumners and Eastern Randolph’s David Lambright had been in wrestling finals of […]
Prep Girls: Wheatmore, UCA reach third round, then exit
Wheatmore’s Kaelyn Whitehart goes up for a shot during last Thursday’s game vs. Lincolnton in the second round of the Class 3A state playoffs. (PJ Ward-Brown / Randolph Record) The seasons ended for girls’ basketball teams from Wheatmore and Uwharrie Charter Academy on Saturday. Both teams made it to […]
Prep boys: Randleman threatens Reidsville, but season ends
Providence Grove’s Andrew Thomas squeezes between West Caldwell players to attempt a shot during the first round of the Class 3A state playoffs. (PJ Ward-Brown / Randolph Record) Randleman’s boys’ basketball team reached the third round of the Class 4A state playoffs before losing in the East Region. The […]
NEWS
Board of Education to consider closure of Uwharrie Ridge
ASHEBORO — The Randolph County School System could potentially close Uwharrie Ridge Six-Twelve following the conclusion of the 2025-26 school year. At the Randolph County Schools Board of Education’s February meeting, superintendent Stephen Gainey presented the board with a study the district had conducted on the feasibility of the school. […]
County commissioners ponder relaxing billboard regulations
ASHEBORO — The Randolph County Board of Commissioners is considering a change to its sign regulations. At the board’s Feb. 9 meeting, the commissioners were approached about potential changes to the county’s unified development ordinance (UDO) in order to relax some of the restrictions surrounding signage. “The initial sign ordinance […]
Three dozen horses die in Seagrove blaze
A barn fire in Seagrove resulted in the death of three dozen horses Sunday afternoon. (East Side Fire Department / Asheboro photo) SEAGROVE — Thirty-six horses died in a barn fire Sunday afternoon, according to Randolph County Emergency Services. The barn, which was used to board horses, was part […]
FEATURES
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)