July 2021 – Randolph Record

Copperheads navigate tricky season, seek playoff spot

July 29, 2021 Bob Sutton Comments Off

ASHEBORO — Closing in on the completion of a full season is an accomplishment in many ways for the Asheboro Copperheads, who are about to wrap up their Coastal Plain League baseball schedule. For first-year […]

City explores major McCrary Park renovations

July 29, 2021 Bob Sutton Comments Off

Ballpark overhaul includes several stages, fundraising needs ASHEBORO — The Asheboro City Council is looking for a collaborative project involving public and private money for a major renovation of McCrary Park. The city-owned baseball facility […]

Master Gardeners hosts events to promote horticulture and native plants

July 29, 2021 Annie Mills | For the Randolph Record Comments Off

ASHEBORO — After a year of coping with a global pandemic, the Randolph County Master Gardner Extension Program is finding new ways to engage citizens with plants and gardening. Volunteers with the Master Gardeners held […]

City schools announce substitute teacher partnership

July 28, 2021 Randolph Record Comments Off

ASHEBORO — Asheboro City Schools announced a new partnership with ESS who will manage the district’s substitute program. ESS will recruit, screen, train, hire, and manage applicants looking to be part or full-time substitutes in […]

Randolph County schools end mask mandate

July 28, 2021 Bob Sutton Comments Off

Deadline to sign up for virtual learning looms ASHEBORO — Cloth face coverings will be optional in the Randolph County School System when classes begin next month, a logical next step in returning closer to […]

Foust continues to shine in showcase event

July 28, 2021 Bob Sutton Comments Off

Basketball player becomes first from Providence Grove as N.C. East-West All-Star ASHEBORO — When playing for Providence Grove, Jonathan Foust made steady improvements on the basketball court the past couple of seasons. “Once he got […]

Filings start in Randleman, Trinity

July 28, 2021 Randolph Record Comments Off

ASHEBORO – -Candidates showed interest in mayor positions on the first day of candidate filings for Randleman and Trinity. Alderman Gary Betts has filed to move into the mayor’s position in Randleman when filings began […]

Brinkley sweeps features at Caraway

July 28, 2021 Bob Sutton Comments Off

SOPHIA – Teenager Blaise Brinkley won twice Saturday night to extend his points lead in the Late Models division at Caraway Speedway as part of the Hot Summer Clash. Brinkley, who’s from Sanford, claimed both […]

Uwharrie Charter drops mask requirement

July 22, 2021 Randolph Record Comments Off

ASHEBORO — Uwharrie Charter Academy will not require mask wearing when schools open in the Fall. The K-12 public charter joins Randolph County Schools in relaxing mask rules. On Monday the Randolph County School Board […]

RCC pushes for more students as numbers lag

July 22, 2021 Bob Sutton Comments Off

ASHEBORO — Enrollment at Randolph Community College isn’t likely to bounce back to pre-pandemic levels right away despite a school official pointing out unprecedented financial incentives for potential students. Chad Williams, vice president for student […]