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ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Callie Craven
Eastern Randolph, volleyball Craven has been a key part of the Wildcats’ late-season resurgence as she’s instrumental in setting up the offense. As a senior setter, Craven provides most all of the team’s assists. She averages nearly six assists per set. Craven also leads the team in hitting percentage and rates fourth among the Wildcats […]
Commissioners approve fee schedule for agriculture center’s commercial kitchen use
ASHEBORO — The Randolph County Board of Commissioners approved the agricultural center’s commercial kitchen fee schedule, which includes a $50 one-time application fee and a $12 per hour base rate for use of the kitchen, during a meeting earlier this month. “These rates and fees keep the space accessible for our intended audience,” said Taylor […]
SPORTS
Prep football: Eastern Randolph, Providence Grove take down county opponents
Eastern Randolph and Providence Grove won matchups between Randolph County football teams Friday night. They were convincing results in both cases in games early in their respective conference seasons. But the outcomes could be key for both of the winning teams. Wheatmore was the only other team from the county […]
Prep volleyball: Area teams gear up for state playoffs
The state playoffs begin Saturday with first-round matches and Randolph County teams should receive some high seeds. Pairings are expected to be announced Thursday. It’s possible some area teams could receive byes, so they would begin with second-round matches Tuesday. This week, teams are participating in conference tournaments in advance […]
Prep soccer: Area teams in good shape going into second segment of league slates
Area teams passed or approached the midway marks for conference play in boys’ soccer last week and three area teams held first place heading to the final weeks of the regular season. Southwestern Randolph in the Four Rivers Conference, Asheboro in the Triad Area Athletic Conference and Trinity in the […]
NEWS
Go Randolph aims to keep folks on the move
Maxine Wright shows off the inside of a new bus that’s part of Go Randolph. (PJ Ward-Brown / Randolph Record) ASHEBORO — Go Randolph, an on-demand transportation service, was launched last week as part of the Regional Coordinated Area Transportation System. This new service allows riders to schedule online […]
RCC adds new administrator; School to hold financial aid event
Lisa Carlson (Courtesy photo) ASHEBORO — Lisa Carlson is the new vice president of student services at Randolph Community College. Carlson began her role this week, the school announced. She has more than 15 years in higher education leadership, according to information from RCC. Carlson arrived from her most-recent assignment […]
Randolph CC honors outgoing board member
Brooke Schmidly (RCC photo) ASHEBORO — Randolph Community College expressed appreciation for now-former board of trustees member Brooke Schmidly. Schmidly has left the board upon her appointment as deputy secretary of state. “She’s stepping down but leaves a lasting legacy of leadership,” according to information from RCC. At a mid-September […]
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 […]