There will be new venues for some North Carolina High School Athletic Association state championships. The governing body announced sites for fall championships last week, with first-time title locations included for volleyball, soccer and football. Because the NCHSAA expanded from four to eight classifications beginning this school year, more venues were needed, while some sports […]
Early voting began last week for the fall’s municipal elections. The early voting period started slightly more than a week after the primary that was held in Asheboro to determine those on the ballot for the city’s mayor and council races. Now, voters in Asheboro will make choices for mayor, city council and the Asheboro […]
ASHEBORO — Sharon Castelli, who has overseen one of the largest charter schools in the state for five years, will retire as Uwharrie Charter Academy’s superintendent next summer. “Please know that I remain fully committed to leading UCA forward each day until my retirement — and to ensuring a smooth, intentional transition of leadership,” Castelli […]
Khad’n Fuller (Bob Sutton / Randolph Record) TRINITY — Khad’n Fuller has made transition to quarterback for Trinity’s football team and that could help the Bulldogs in their quest to made inroads in the Central Carolina 3-A Conference. Fuller played last year as a receiver and defensive back. But he said he had been groomed […]
ASHEBORO — Sitting city council members Joey Trogdon and Eddie Burks advanced through the primary in bids to become Asheboro’s next mayor. Trogdon received 924 votes and Burks received 784 votes in the primary, which wrapped up Tuesday. Jennyfer Bucardo (223 votes) and Brett Thompson (134 votes) didn’t advance. Mayor David Smith is retiring after […]
The fall version of the Liberty Antiques Festival drew more large crowds last month, but operations of the event will change hands. (PJ Ward-Brown / Randolph Record) LIBERTY — The growth of the Liberty Antiques Festival has surprised Vito Sico, but now it has become too big for him to continue to handle. Sico said […]
Manager Jamie Keefe and outfielder Ben Aklinski, who has indicated he’s ending his playing career, embrace after the High Point Rockers were defeated in the Atlantic League championship series. (Bob Sutton / Randolph Record) HIGH POINT — If the High Point Rockers can continue to be in position to win championships, manager Jamie Keefe said […]
Randleman players gather after defeating Lexington on Friday night. (Bob Sutton / Randolph Record) LEXINGTON — Randleman’s big-play offense was on display for a few minutes against Lexington. The Tigers’ defense showed up even more times in critical situations Friday night, helping Randleman to a 21-19 victory in Piedmont Athletic Conference football. “Defense has […]
Ja’Quan Snipes (Courtesy of Hampton) Former Randleman football player Ja’Quan Snipes will be scheduled to play in his home state for the final time as a college player Saturday afternoon. If he’s recovered from an injury, the Hampton running back will try to lead the Pirates in their Coastal Athletic Association game at Elon’s […]
ASHEBORO — When early voting for the City of Asheboro primaries began last week, some turnout numbers seemed interesting. For both last Thursday and Friday – the first two days – the Randolph County Board of Elections reported that there were 101 voters each day. Asheboro voters are tasked with trimming the field of candidates […]
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