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Caraway to induct five drivers for Wall of Fame
The speedway is celebrating its 60-year mark by recognizing past favorites at the track SOPHIA — Five drivers who Caraway Speedway officials consider some of the centerpieces from the golden era of grassroots stock car racing will be honored this weekend at the track. The speedway’s Wall of Fame will add Mike Skinner, Dennis Setzer, […]
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Dakota Ludwick
Wheatmore, track and field / soccer Ludwick was active on the track for the Warriors as a sprinter. As a senior, he was named the Most Outstanding Runner in the Piedmont Athletic Conference. He won the conference titles in the 100 meters and was the runner-up in the 200 and 400. He was the 200 […]
SPORTS
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Dakota Ludwick
Wheatmore, track and field / soccer Ludwick was active on the track for the Warriors as a sprinter. As a senior, he was named the Most Outstanding Runner in the Piedmont Athletic Conference. He won the conference titles in the 100 meters and was the runner-up in the 200 and […]
Former player holds spot on ZooKeepers staff
ASHEBORO — Owen Blackledge is back with the Asheboro ZooKeepers this season, but not in a playing capacity. He’s an assistant coach with the Coastal Plain League team. Blackledge played for the ZooKeepers in 2023 and 2024 and then finished his collegiate career this spring in the Division II College […]
American Legion playoffs: Post 45 plays tight games; Post 81 ousted in second round
Liberty Post 81’s Noah Lester takes a swing during an Area 3 playoff game against Rowan County in Salisbury. (PJ Ward-Brown / Randolph Record) ASHEBORO — Randolph County Post 45 made it through two rounds of the Area 3 playoffs in American Legion baseball. This week, the team is […]
NEWS
Rains pelt region, impact Randolph County, from Tropical Storm Chantal
The remnants of Tropical Storm Chantal made a big impact in Randolph County and surrounding counties Sunday and Monday. Flash flood warnings were issued for parts of Randolph County in an extended series of advisories throughout Sunday and into Monday. The main areas of concern for the county came in […]
Area residents celebrate Fourth of July holiday
Residents ride on a float during the annual Millboro parade for Independence Day on July 4 in Franklinville. There were dozens of groups passing by as parade participants. (PJ Ward-Brown / Randolph Record) ASHEBORO — The long holiday weekend began with various celebrations in Randolph County. Residents and visitors […]
Batteries shipped from Liberty’s Toyota plant
LIBERTY – Batteries have been shipped from the Toyota Battery Manufacturing plant in Liberty. It’s another milestone for the growing facility at the Greensboro-Randolph megasite. The first shipment was heading to Mazda Toyota Manufacturing for the Toyota Corolla Cross in Huntsville, Alabama. This put the plant on target with an […]
FEATURES
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 […]
New shops brewing in Liberty
Beverages and much more are available at Liberty Grounds. (Courtesy photo) LIBERTY – Two new business ventures are opening in Liberty with coffee themes and months of work in renovating buildings in an area of Randolph County that’s expected to grow rapidly. Liberty Grounds has opened, featuring a coffee shop […]