SOPHIA — On a night when many old-timers were recognized on the 60th anniversary celebration at Caraway Speedway, a teenager became one of the headliners. Bryson Brinkley, 15, was the winner in the Limited Late Models division Saturday night. The night included the induction of Dennis Setzer, Greg Marlowe, David Hyder, Stephen Grimes and Mike […]
Asheboro, football / baseball Luck was a key player for the Blue Comets in football and baseball. A receiver, he was third on the 2024 football team in receptions and receiving yards, making a couple of touchdown catches. He had similar production as a junior, when he also made a couple of TD grabs. An […]
Crystal Gettys (Courtesy photo) ASHEBORO — Crystal Gettys of the Randolph County Economic Development Corporation was named the 2025 Economic Developer of the Year by the North Carolina Economic Development Association. The association pointed to Gettys’ more than 25 years of transformative impact on economic development across the state. “She was recognized for leading the […]
The speedway is celebrating its 60-year mark by recognizing past favorites at the track SOPHIA — Five drivers who Caraway Speedway officials consider some of the centerpieces from the golden era of grassroots stock car racing will be honored this weekend at the track. The speedway’s Wall of Fame will add Mike Skinner, Dennis Setzer, […]
Wheatmore, track and field / soccer Ludwick was active on the track for the Warriors as a sprinter. As a senior, he was named the Most Outstanding Runner in the Piedmont Athletic Conference. He won the conference titles in the 100 meters and was the runner-up in the 200 and 400. He was the 200 […]
Pat Simmons (Courtesy photo) ASHEBORO — Pat Simmons, director of the North Carolina Zoo since 2015, has died, according to information Monday from the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources. “The world is a better place because Pat Simmons shared her unique vision for animal welfare and public education with all of us,” […]
Liberty Post 81’s Noah Lester takes a swing during an Area 3 playoff game against Rowan County in Salisbury. (PJ Ward-Brown / Randolph Record) ASHEBORO — Randolph County Post 45 made it through two rounds of the Area 3 playoffs in American Legion baseball. This week, the team is involved in a semifinal round […]
Randleman, girls’ basketball / track and field Beane had a standout career as a basketball player and track and field athlete. She was part of powerhouse Randleman teams on the basketball court. In track and field, she was a multi-time place winner in the Class 2A state meet in the high jump and triple jump. […]
Several players with Asheboro’s team were picked to be part of the CPL All-Star Game ASHEBORO — Three members of the Asheboro ZooKeepers were tagged as starters for the Coastal Plain League All-Star Game. Outfielder Kruise Newman, first baseman Yariel Diaz and second baseman Sal Laimo were in the starting lineup for the West […]
The remnants of Tropical Storm Chantal made a big impact in Randolph County and surrounding counties Sunday and Monday. Flash flood warnings were issued for parts of Randolph County in an extended series of advisories throughout Sunday and into Monday. The main areas of concern for the county came in the eastern parts, with Ramseur, […]
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