June 2022 – Randolph Record

Good hands man for all seasons: Providence Grove’s Thomas makes positive impact

June 29, 2022 Bob Sutton Comments Off

Luke Thomas fires a pitch from the mound this spring. He’s planning to play college baseball. (PJ Ward-Brown/Randolph Record) CLIMAX – Whatever the sport at Providence Grove, Luke Thomas had the ball in his hands. […]

There’s still hope for Asheboro ZooKeepers despite tough times

June 29, 2022 Bob Sutton Comments Off

Andrew Grande hopes his time with the Asheboro ZooKeepers leads to other opportunities. (PJ Ward-Brown/Randolph Record) Injury stalls plans for ‘free agent’ in search of new team ASHEBORO — No baseball team in the […]

HUDSON: A victory for life

June 29, 2022 Rep. Richard Hudson Comments Off

Five decades of prayer have been answered. On Friday, the Supreme Court issued a ruling in Dobbs v Jackson that is overdue news for life and the unborn. I am glad the Court decided to […]

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Kaylee McDonald

June 29, 2022 Randolph Record Comments Off

Trinity | girls’ soccer, basketball McDonald, a senior, wrapped up her high school career with a spot on the All-Piedmont Conference girls’ soccer team. McDonald was a goalkeeper for the Bulldogs. She also was a […]

Superintendent Gainey proud of how RCSS pulled together

June 29, 2022 Bob Sutton Comments Off

ASHEBORO — Superintendent Stephen Gainey of the Randolph County School System said it was a satisfying school year in many respects for his district. “We stayed open,” he said earlier this month. “Just about back […]

Locals compete in Miss North Carolina competition

June 29, 2022 Randolph Record Comments Off

HIGH POINT — Miss North Carolina was crowned in High Point Saturday along with Miss North Carolina’s Outstanding Teen. Karolyn Martin, of Boone, will represent North Carolina at Miss America, and Kerrigan Brown, of Spivey’s […]

American Legion teams hit strides in Randolph County

June 28, 2022 Randolph Record Comments Off

Carson Rickman of Eastern Randolph Post 81 scores a run last week against Greensboro. (PJ Ward-Brown/Randolph Record) RAMSEUR – Eastern Randolph Post 81 had a recent nine-game winning streak in American Legion baseball. That […]

Asheboro hires new principal with ties to high school

June 28, 2022 Bob Sutton Comments Off

ASHEBORO – Dr. Ryan Moody will start his job as the new principal of Asheboro High School in mid-July. He should know his way around. Moody’s hiring was announced last week. He comes after serving […]

Baseball coach Smith adds Randleman’s AD title

June 23, 2022 Bob Sutton Comments Off

Jake Smith has led Randleman to back-to-back state championships in baseball and is taking on additional duties. (PJ Ward-Brown/Randolph Record) State-champion baseball coach expands role at school RANDLEMAN – Randleman baseball coach Jake Smith […]

Final service set for Asheboro church

June 22, 2022 Bob Sutton Comments Off

Giles Chapel United Methodist Church has been around for almost two centuries. (Courtesy photo). ASHEBORO – The final service for Giles Chapel United Methodist Church is scheduled for Sunday. The church has been in […]