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04 Nov

Prep soccer: Three area teams set standard with state playoffs approaching

Bob SuttonSportsAsheboro Blue Comets, Cam Letterlough, Mid-Piedmont Conference, nchsaa, piedmont athletic conference, prep soccer, Randleman Tigers, Southwestern Randolph Cougars, state playoffs

A few boys’ soccer teams from Randolph County could be in good positions to make some noise in the postseason. Championship efforts from Asheboro in the Mid-Piedmont Conference and co-champions Randleman and Southwestern Randolph in the Piedmont Athletic Conference came with some dominating performances. Because of Hurricane Helene’s impact on the western part of the state, the beginning of the state playoffs has been delayed as the North Carolina High School Athletic Association adjusted the postseason calendar for the sport. The pairings and seeds will be announced Thursday. First-round games will be contested Saturday, and for teams advancing there will…

31 Oct

Randolph County embraces workplace health ranking

Bob SuttonNewsrandolph county, Sam Varner, wellness, Zeb Holden

ASHEBORO – Even more programs have been launched for Randolph County employees with the county receiving high grades for its workplace health initiatives. The county ranked 17th in the country and, for the fifth year in a row, first in the Triad region of North Carolina in Springbuk’s rankings of the nation’s healthiest employers. “We are in some pretty heavy company,” said Sam Varner, wellness administrator for Randolph County. “It’s pretty remarkable.” The ranking comes for any organization that has employees. Springbuk is a health analytics company that assesses health and benefits plans. Randolph County’s rating was boosted by providing…

29 Oct

RCSS students provided career pathway through RCC

Bob SuttonNewsEducation, Randolph Community College, Randolph County School System, RCSS

ASHEBORO – High school students in the Randolph County School System can select from a variety of program offerings through Randolph Community College in a new partnership announced last week. It’s called a Workforce Roadmap as part of a college and career readiness Continuum. This is an expansion of a program that began in 2003. The program provides RCSS students with post-secondary Career Academy certificate and credential opportunities. This program includes free RCC tuition and textbooks along with the opportunity to earn high school and college credentials. In 2023-24, RCSS students earned a total of 7,366 credentials aligned with the 26…

23 Oct

Jones gives Providence Grove big kicks on football field

Bob SuttonSportsCarson Jones, Mark Heilig, prep football, Providence Grove Patriots

Carson Jones of Providence Grove boots a 50-yard field goal against Asheboro. (Courtesy photo) CLIMAX – Carson Jones of Providence Grove didn’t know kicking footballs for long distances would be so rewarding when he first became involved with the sport. Now he wants more of it. Long kicks have garnered attention for the junior specialist, who gives the Patriots another dimension on offense. Earlier this season, he booted a 50-yard field goal at Asheboro. “Those are kicks you really want to make,” Jones said. Those came on top of a pair of field goals of 50-plus yards for the junior…

22 Oct

Southwestern Randolph freshman dies from auto wreck

Bob SuttonNews, Obitobituary, Southwestern Randolph High School, student dies

ASHEBORO – A Southwestern Randolph High School student died as a result of an automobile accident during the weekend, according to information from the Randolph County School System. Freshman Adrian Jimenez Alvarado, 15, died Sunday. A school district spokesperson said a crisis team was at the school Monday to assist as word spread about the fatality. Support personnel will be available for the remainder of the week as needed. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Friday at Ridge Funeral Home in Asheboro. A funeral is scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home’s chapel. Burial will follow…

22 Oct

Ex-Randleman back Snipes embraces ‘greatest homecoming’

Bob SuttonSportscollege football, GHOE, Hampton, Ja'Quan Snipes, North Carolina A&T, Randleman athletics

Ja’Quan Snipes was popular with supporters following Saturday’s game in Greensboro. (Bob Sutton / Randolph Record) GREENSBORO – Ja’Quan Snipes put a personal twist on the Greatest Homecoming on Earth. The former Randleman athlete was a standout for visiting Hampton in Saturday afternoon’s Coastal Athletic Association football game at Truist Stadium, cranking out key contributions. “I have never actually been to GHOE,” Snipes said. “I’ve never been to ‘Greatest Homecoming.’ … Now I have my own.” Snipes scored two touchdowns as the Pirates piled up a 59-17 victory against North Carolina A&T in front of a crowd of 23,016. The…

21 Oct

Early voting brings high turnout in Randolph County

Bob SuttonNews, Politics2024 elections, early voting, randolph county

Sites in Archdale and Asheboro were busy ASHEBORO – More than 12,000 voters went to the polls across the first three days of early voting in Randolph County. On the first day of early voting Thursday, the Randolph County Board of Elections reported that 4,715 ballots were cast, led by the 1,181 voters at the Community Services Building in Archdale and 1,049 voters at the board of elections headquarters in Asheboro. The next day, there were 4,711 voters in the county, followed by Saturday’s turnout of 2,707 when there were reduced hours compared to the weekdays. The Archdale site had…

17 Oct

Asheboro High School, RCC expand career academy offerings

Bob SuttonNewsAsheboro City Schools, Asheboro High School, Education, Randolph Community College

ASHEBORO – Asheboro High School’s list of career academies in conjunction with Randolph Community College has grown. The offerings have expanded to include light duty diesel, zoo horticulture, advanced manufacturing and community support services in addition to collision repair academy. The partnership between the high school and RCC began in 2018 with the automotive academy, which has been redesigned into a collision repair academy. “It helps them step right into a job,” said Sarah Beth Cox, who’s career technical education director for Asheboro City Schools. That brings the total to five different programs. The additional offerings, which are available for…

13 Oct

Early voting period opens this week

Bob SuttonNews, Politics2024 elections, early voting, Melissa Kirstner, Randolph County Board of Elections, voting

There are tweaks to locations for Randolph County early voters ASHEBORO – Early voting begins this week for the Nov. 5 general election. The early voting window runs from Oct. 17-Nov. 2, with the exception of Oct. 20. Voting times are 8 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Monday through Friday; 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays; and 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 27. There are five sites in Randolph County for early voting – Randolph County Board of Elections on North Fayetteville Street, Asheboro; Community Services Building, Archdale; Randleman Civic Center, Randleman; Franklinville United Methodist Church, Franklinville; and Randolph Community College’s Corner Foundation Center, Asheboro. Early…

13 Oct

College golf makes stop at Top Hill Farm Golf Club with tournament

Bob SuttonSportsAmateur golf, college golf, College of Charleston, Tot Hill Farm Golf Club

Here’s a view of the seventh hole at Tot Hill Farm Golf Club. (Courtesy photo) ASHEBORO – A college women’s golf tournament at Tot Hill Farm Golf Club could be just the beginning. The Randolph County venue was the site of the Tot Hill Farm Invitational for two days last month. It was the first competition of this nature since the sale of the club in December 2022, though the course was also closed for a renovation project since then. “From what I’ve heard, it’s going to be an annual thing,” said Ben Sloan, a golf pro and lead instructor…