April 2022 – Randolph Record

ERICKSON: The certitude of ineptitude

April 29, 2022 Erick Erickson Comments Off

I really am flummoxed by the ineptitude of President Joe Biden and his chief of staff, Ron Klain. Biden has been a Washington politician for half a century, including eight years as vice president and […]

Biden’s election year challenge: Blame GOP for nation’s woes

April 28, 2022 Will Weissart, The Associated Press Comments Off

WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Joe Biden has an election-year message for frustrated voters: At least he’s trying. For those who think he isn’t doing enough to help Ukraine fend off the Russian invasion, Biden announced […]

White House seeks more power to counter use of drones in US

April 27, 2022 Randolph Record Comments Off

The Biden administration is calling on Congress to expand authority for federal and local governments to take action to counter the nefarious use in the U.S. of drones, which are becoming a growing security concern […]

HUDSON: End of mask mandates backed by science, will of the American people

April 27, 2022 Rep. Richard Hudson Comments Off

“Government’s first duty is to protect the people, not run their lives.” President Ronald Reagan warned us about the dangers of government overreach when he spoke these words back in 1981. Unfortunately, many of those […]

Dowless, key figure in NC absentee ballot fraud probe, dies

April 27, 2022 Gary D. Robertson, The Associated Press Comments Off

RALEIGH — Leslie McCrae Dowless Jr., the key player in a North Carolina absentee ballot fraud probe that led to a do-over congressional election, has died. His daughter, Andrea Dowless Heverly, wrote that her father […]

Recruiting news: SWR jumper to make leap to Navy

April 27, 2022 Randolph Record Comments Off

High jumper Josie Allred of Southwestern Randolph is headed to Navy to be a member of the women’s track and field team. Allred was also a part of Southwestern Randolph’s Class 2-A state champion volleyball […]

College Notes: Hill picks up first win, league award

April 27, 2022 Randolph Record Comments Off

Uwharrie Charter Academy alum Hunter Hill was named Rookie Pitcher of the Week recently in the USA South Conference for baseball. Hill, a North Carolina Wesleyan freshman from Asheboro, threw four shutout innings across two […]

Prep Notes: Dominant teams clinch area titles

April 27, 2022 Randolph Record Comments Off

Providence Grove’s undefeated softball team sealed at least a share of the regular-season title in the Piedmont Athletic Conference. The Patriots began this week with a 17-0 overall record and, with two conference games left, […]

Archdale man claims lottery prize

April 27, 2022 Randolph Record Comments Off

Malcolm Buchanan of Archdale turned up with the $1 million prize through the North Carolina Lottery. Buchanan became the second winner of the new sweepstakes. The 50X The Cash game launched in February with eight […]

Technimark to expand, create more jobs in Asheboro

April 27, 2022 Randolph Record Comments Off

ASHEBORO — More jobs should be coming to Randolph County. Technimark, LLC, a manufacturing solutions provider for the healthcare and consumer packaging markets, will expand its healthcare production operations in Asheboro to create 220 jobs, […]