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ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Lorenzo Alston
Uwharrie Charter Academy, wrestling Alston’s historic high school career on the mats concluded with his fourth individual state championship. It was quite a week because he received awards as the top wrestler in two events across a five-night period. He was recognized with an individual award at the conclusion of the Class 4A dual team […]
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. The study focused primarily on […]
SPORTS
Four Trinity wrestlers claim titles at state tournament
GREENSBORO — With four state champions, Trinity racked up the most individual titles in a single season in school history. The Bulldogs, who also claimed the Class 3A team crown, had finalists in seven of the 14 weight classes. Aiden Burkholder was a repeat champion by winning at 113 pounds, […]
Wheatmore duo repeats as wrestling state champs
Ayden Sumners (NCHSAA photo) GREENSBORO — Wheatmore teammates Dominic Hittepole and Ayden Sumners each racked up their second wrestling state championships with victories in Saturday night’s finals at First Horizon Coliseum. Hittepole, a senior, won at 190 pounds, and Sumners, a junior, held off Eastern Randolph’s David Lambright to […]
UCA wrestler Alston completes historic wrestling feat
Uwharrie Charter Academy’s Lorenzo Alston holds down Mt. Pleasant’s Jacob Reigel during the 175-pound Class 4A state final Saturday in Greensboro. (Bob Sutton / Randolph Record) GREENSBORO — Uwharrie Charter Academy’s Lorenzo Alston became one of the most accomplished wrestlers in state history by capturing his fourth state championship. […]
NEWS
Kindergarten registration set for RCSS
Registration for kindergarten in the RCSS will take place next month for the 2026-27 school year. Sessions for registration will be held on a floating basis from 5-7 p.m. March 10 at the 17 elementary schools in the school system. Families should go to the school in their attendance district, […]
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, […]
Mills takes spot on Asheboro City Council
Cam Mills (Courtesy photo) ASHEBORO — Cam Mills is the newest member of the Asheboro City Council after he was appointed to fill a vacancy on the board. Mills is taking a spot that became open when council member Joey Trogdon vacated the position after he was elected mayor. […]
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)