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Water department does testing in Asheboro
ASHEBORO — The City of Asheboro’s water resources division is conducting sewer smoke testing in the area of Dixieland Acres neighborhood through the end of this week. The project was to begin Sept. 8 and go through Sept. 19. Door hangers were distributed in the impacted area to notify residents. Waste spill reported The City […]
Prep football: Asheboro pulls out overtime victory; Randleman, Eastern Randolph notch bounce-back triumphs
WENTWORTH — Asheboro’s Shane Immel intercepted Rockingham County’s conversion pass on a would-be game-winning play, clinching the Blue Comets 31-30 road victory Friday night. Connor Brinton ran for two touchdowns and Dallas Brinton, who rushed for 87 yards, threw for a touchdown to Garrison Cheek for Asheboro (4-0). DJ Scott also ran for a touchdown. […]
SPORTS
Week 4 games on docket for Randolph County football teams
Here’s a list of high school football games — all of them non-conference matchups — involving Randolph County teams this week: Friday’s games Southwestern Randolph at Randleman Eastern Randolph at Providence Grove Jordan-Matthews at Wheatmore Trinity at Bishop McGuinness Asheboro at Rockingham County
Southwestern Randolph inducts seven into Hall of Fame
ASHEBORO — There were seven new inductees into the Southwestern Randolph Athletics Hall of Fame on Friday. The inductees were Reece Daniel, McKenna Hoover Gardner, Jennifer Hurley Smith, Hagan Kiser, Samantha Lagrama, Reggie Lassiter and Larry Needham. Daniel was a basketball and baseball player. Hoover played tennis, basketball and softball. […]
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Eva Vuncannon
Asheboro, volleyball The senior setter has helped put teammates in good positions as the Blue Comets have enjoyed a strong opening stretch of the season. Vuncannon averaged almost 20 assists per match through the first 10 matches of the season. She has plenty of support in terms of finishing at […]
NEWS
A day of remembrance
The American flag flies over the Asheboro Fire Department Station Two this week just ahead of the 24th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. Three-hundred forty-three New York City firefighters were killed at the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001.
Asheboro school board member eyes spot on city council
ASHEBORO — Phillip Cheek is a candidate again for an elected position in Asheboro, just with a different target. Cheek, who has been on the Board of Education with Asheboro City Schools for nearly two decades, is running for a position on the Asheboro City Council. “I still want to serve […]
Boy’s body found in Asheboro pond
The search for a boy in Asheboro involved a major search effort. (Randolph County Sheriff’s Office photo) ASHEBORO — The body of a 7-year-old boy who had been missing since the weekend was found in a pond, Randolph County Sheriff’s Office announced. Laim King’s remains were found Tuesday morning […]
FEATURES
Joseph Sand Pottery to hold summer kiln during first two weekends in September
A sculptural piece handmade by Joseph Sand is on display at Joseph Sand Pottery in Randleman. (Courtesy Dan Routh Photography) By Melinda Burris Randolph Record RANDLEMAN — Joseph Sand Pottery will hold its annual summer kiln opening the first two weekends in September, open from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays and […]
There have been big catches at Ramseur Lake
The pier at Ramseur Lake draws some people to fish. (PJ Ward-Brown / Randolph Record) RAMSEUR — New rules for Ramseur Lake have been good for fishing, town officials said. Mayor Hampton Spivey said the recreational area has seen steady use since it opened for the year in March. “The […]
Controlled burn means progress for Randolph CC, training for firefighters in Liberty
Firefighters pose in front of the house in Liberty at Saturday’s controlled burn on Randolph Community College’s new property. (Liberty Fire Department) LIBERTY — A controlled burn of a building on Randolph Community College’s Liberty campus served multiple purposes Saturday. The event marked a step in the plan to further […]