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ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Lainey Thomas
Uwharrie Charter Academy, girls’ basketball The senior guard has been one of UCA’s top scorers for the second season in a row, averaging more than 13 points per game this season. She has more than double the number of 3-point baskets of any player on the team. Thomas, who has been in the program […]
Asheboro approves purchase of specialized fire and rescue equipment
ASHEBORO — The Asheboro Fire and Rescue Department will be upfitted with new trench rescue equipment. At the Asheboro City Council’s Feb. 5 meeting, the board approved the purchase of specialized fire and rescue equipment. “In this current budget year, we had requested approximately $300,000 for some trench rescue equipment, a trailer to haul the […]
SPORTS
Caraway Speedway returns to NASCAR-sanctioned status
SOPHIA — Caraway Speedway has rejoined the NASCAR Weekly Series. The NASCAR sanctioning is much-sought for many regional tracks. “We are happy to be part of the NASCAR family again,” track owner Darren Hackett said. Hackett said he surveyed Caraway Speedway’s drivers and core race teams in January to gage […]
There’s lots to be decided in conference basketball races involving Randolph County teams
Southwestern Randolph’s Jordin George cuts through Uwharrie Charter Academy players during a Four Rivers Conference girls’ basketball game last month. Both teams are contending for conference honors heading down the stretch. (Jann Ortiz / For Randolph Record) There was no high school basketball played in Randolph County for two […]
Applications accepted for youth basketball camps
ASHEBORO — The Randolph Electric Membership Corporation will sponsor two middle school students to attend basketball camp later this year. Working through the Cooperative All-Stars Sports Camp Scholarship program, students can apply to attend the Wolfpack Women’s Basketball Camp from June 14-17 at North Carolina State in Raleigh or the […]
NEWS
Teen charged with stabbing death in Asheboro
Here’s the site of Saturday’s alleged crime in Asheboro (Courtesy of Asheboro Police Department) ASHEBORO — A teenager has been charged with first-degree murder of a woman in Asheboro. Nikkese Tyshawn Matthews, 19, of Baltimore is in custody following the death of Mary Smith. Smith, 31, was found dead […]
Randolph Community College opens new center in downtown Asheboro
Randolph Community College president Shah Ardalan, center, cuts the ribbon at the grand opening of the RCC Education & Engagement Center as RCC board chair Reynolds Lisk, left, and Asheboro mayor Joey Trogdon look on. (Randolph Community College photo) ASHEBORO — Randolph Community College held a ribbon cutting last Friday […]
Randolph County School System awarded digital learning grant
ASHEBORO — The Randolph County School System is going to receive some much-needed financial support thanks to a state grant. The Randolph County Schools Board of Education accepted a $285,000 grant from the North Carolina State Board of Education at its January meeting. The Digital Learning Initiative Impact Grant is […]
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)