Southwestern Randolph reaches final week of postseason with chance at state title
Southwestern Randolph boys’ soccer teammates Fernando Hernandez, left, and Kevin Garcia react during a game last week in the state playoffs. (PJ Ward-Brown / Randolph Record) ASHEBORO — Southwestern Randolph is one victory away from returning to the state finals in boys’ soccer. Southwestern Randolph topped First Flight 5-0 in last Thursday night’s Class 4A […]
Only Eastern Randolph survives second round in football playoffs
RAMSEUR — The only football team from Randolph County to make it through the second round of the state playoffs is Eastern Randolph. The Wildcats rolled past visiting Union Academy 43-7 in Class 3A. The season ended for other teams from the county Friday night. Here’s a rundown: Class 3A Eastern Randolph scored on three […]
SPORTS
Only Eastern Randolph survives second round in football playoffs
RAMSEUR — The only football team from Randolph County to make it through the second round of the state playoffs is Eastern Randolph. The Wildcats rolled past visiting Union Academy 43-7 in Class 3A. The season ended for other teams from the county Friday night. Here’s a rundown: Class 3A […]
Football playoffs hit home for county teams
Providence Grove’s Andrew Thomas picks up yards during a football game at Jordan-Matthews earlier this season. (P.J. Ward-Brown / Randolph Record) The second round of the postseason will include a variety of games, including notable rematches There will be five second-round games played in Randolph County in the […]
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Jonathan Lopez
Southwestern Randolph, boys’ soccer Lopez has been among the Cougars making big impacts as the team tries to return to the state finals. He has been among the core of the team’s roster for four seasons. Lopez, a senior, had one of the goals when Southwestern Randolph opened the postseason […]
NEWS
Trogdon wins Asheboro’s race for mayor; other municipal election results
ASHEBORO — Joey Trogdon will be the next mayor of Asheboro after winning Tuesday’s election by nearly 500 votes against fellow city councilman Eddie Burks. Trogdon will be the second member of his family to be the city’s mayor. His father, Joe Trogdon, held the position from 1983-2001. David Smith, […]
Organizers gear up for another large Christmas parade in Asheboro
Here’s a float that appeared during last year’s Asheboro Christmas Parade. (Randolph Record file photo) ASHEBORO — Interest is running high again for the Asheboro Christmas Parade with the deadline at the end of this week to apply to secure a spot in the annual event. “Last year, we […]
Randolph County Schools receives clean audit
ASHEBORO — Randolph County Schools has once again received a clean audit opinion. At the Randolph County Schools Board of Education’s Oct. 20 meeting, the board received a presentation from its auditing firm, Anderson Smith and Wike. While the audit report of fiscal year 2024-25 that they received is technically […]
FEATURES
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 — […]
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