December 2023 – Randolph Record

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Brandon Campbell

December 28, 2023 Randolph Record Comments Off

Trinity, boys’ basketball Campbell has been a solid player for the Bulldogs, averaging in double-figure points this season. He was slightly above 10 points per game last season. The senior forward has been a good […]

North Carolina State Parks to Host First Day Hikes

December 27, 2023 Randolph Record Comments Off

On January 1, 2024, North Carolina joins the nationwide tradition of First Day Hikes, an event organized by the National Association of State Park Directors. The N.C. Division of Parks and Recreation announced that the […]

Uwharrie Charter Academy PTO treasurer charged with embezzlement

December 27, 2023 Scott Pelkey Comments Off

ASHEBORO — The former treasurer of Uwharrie Charter Academy’s Elementary School’s Parent Teacher Organization has been charged with a felony after investigators say she embezzled tens of thousands of dollars from the organization. According to […]

NC Zoo mourns giraffe calf Fenn

December 27, 2023 Randolph Record Comments Off

ASHEBORO — The North Carolina Zoo announced the untimely death of Fenn, the beloved six-month-old giraffe calf, whose birth and presence at the zoo delighted individuals around the world. A grief counselor was brought in to […]

Man arrested for using flashing police lights to pull over cars

December 27, 2023 Scott Pelkey Comments Off

ASHEBORO — A local man was arrested last week after the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office says he attempted to use flashing red and blue lights to pull over a vehicle in Asheboro. On December 20th, […]

Holiday hoops return to Asheboro after hiatus

December 25, 2023 Bob Sutton Comments Off

Asheboro’s Malaika Khan takes a shot against Uwharrie Charter Academy earlier this season. This week, there will be holiday tournament play in Asheboro’s gym. (PJ Ward-Brown/Randolph Record) ASHEBORO – Holiday high school basketball action returns […]

Prep basketball roundup: Randleman boys make early PAC statement

December 24, 2023 Randolph Record Comments Off

RANDLEMAN – Randleman made perhaps the first big statement in Piedmont Athletic Conference boys’ basketball by knocking off defending champion Eastern Randolph 71-50 last week. Tyshaun Goldston’s 18 points and Greg Price’s 15 points were […]

Sports

Norwood begins journey with Tar Heels

December 23, 2023 Bob Sutton Comments Off

Jani Norwood (Courtesy photo) RAMSEUR – Jani Norwood of Eastern Randolph officially became a member of the signing class for the North Carolina football team this week. The senior lineman was a four-year starter on […]

Here are Piedmont Athletic Conference all-conference teams for fall sports

December 22, 2023 Randolph Record Comments Off

Southwestern Randolph’s Fernando Hernandez, left, and Randleman’s Chris Ayala were two of the top boys’ soccer players in the PAC. (PJ Ward-Brown/Randolph Record) Here’s a list of the Piedmont Athletic Conference’s major award winners and […]

News

RCSS board incumbent Sink won’t be on ballot

December 22, 2023 Bob Sutton Comments Off

Photo: Mike Sink ASHEBORO – There will be at least one new member of the Randolph County School System’s board of education after the 2024 voting with incumbent Mike Sink choosing not to seek re-election. […]