January 2026 – Randolph Record

Randolph County teams hold high seeds for wrestling duals

January 30, 2026 Bob Sutton Comments Off

Michael Shropshire, a reigning individual state champion, will look to help Uwharrie Charter Academy to another dual team state title. (Randolph Record file photo) Three teams from Randolph County hold the top three seeds for […]

Mabe’s return from broken hand gives UCA boys more power

January 29, 2026 Bob Sutton Comments Off

UCA senior Jaxon Mabe has returned from an injury and made a big impact on area basketball courts this month. (Jann Ortiz / For Randolph Record) ASHEBORO — Jaxon Mabe tends to go full […]

Athlete of the Week: Jewell Barrett-Riggins

January 28, 2026 Randolph Record Comments Off

Asheboro, boys’ basketball Barrett-Riggins has been one of the centerpieces for the Blue Comets this season. He’s a major force in the lane on offense and defense while averaging a double-double with points and rebounds. […]

Randolph Community College opens new center in downtown Asheboro

January 28, 2026 Randolph Record Comments Off

Randolph Community College president Shah Ardalan, center, cuts the ribbon at the grand opening of the RCC Education & Engagement Center as RCC board chair Reynolds Lisk, left, and Asheboro mayor Joey Trogdon look on. (Randolph […]

Walking through the storm: Buddhist monks take journey of peace

January 27, 2026 Shawn Krest Comments Off

The route taken by the monks walking for peace took them through Liberty. (PJ Ward-Brown / Randolph Record) Heads down, they walk, keeping a brisk pace. A winter storm bears down on them, and many […]

Returning to Randleman’s bench brings excitement, challenges for girls’ coach

January 27, 2026 Bob Sutton Comments Off

Coach Brandon Varner provides instruction to the Randleman girls’ basketball team during a game earlier this season. (PJ Ward-Brown / Randolph Record) RANDLEMAN — Brandon Varner had been away from coaching the Randleman girls’ […]