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01 Jan

Randolph Crisis Center receives toys donation

Randolph RecordBusiness, NewsCarolina Classic Cars, Randolph Crisis Center

Mike Allen, Candace Bongiovanni, Executive Director of Randolph County Crisis Center Dare Spicer, and Charlie Glass stand with 2 truck loads of toys from Carolina Classic Cars which held a Toy Drive on Saturday, Dec. 18. (PJ WARD-BROWN/NORTH STATE JOURNAL) ASHEBORO — Carolina Classic Cars, a new vintage car dealership west of Asheboro, donated over 200 toys to the Randolph Crisis Center ahead of Christmas. “We are overwhelmed and overjoyed by the generosity shown to our children from the Carolina Classic Car Toy Drive,” said a press release from the Crisis Center. “The children who come to the Family Crisis…

01 Jan

Franklinville family receives new heating system for Christmas

Randolph RecordBusiness, NewsChristmas, Franklinville, Triad Heating & Air

Triad Heating & Cooling owner Eric Ward presents Lily Barham as she hugs son Steven of Franklinville with a certificate for their annual Publisher Clearing House style free furnace giveaway on Dec. 22, 2021 in Franklinville. (PJ WARD-BROWN/NORTH STATE JOURNAL) FRANKLINVILLE — One Franklinville family rested easier over Christmas with a new furnace courtesy of Triad Heating & Cooling. Lily Barham won the heating system after her friends and family nominated her. The surprise was presented by Triad’s owner Eric Ward in a Publisher’s Clearinghouse-style front door presentation last Wednesday. “It makes me feel good that people care that much…

22 Dec

Holiday Food Safety: Is it done? Is it safe?

Jeannie M. LeonardFeaturescooking, food safety, holidays

ASHEBORO — It’s hard to think of the holidays without thinking about food — roast ham, standing rib roast, brisket with gravy, perhaps even a spicy, deep-fried turkey. And don’t forget the creamy mashed potatoes and the pies, cookies and other special treats for the holiday season. With these fond thoughts of holiday foods comes the pressure to prepare everything just right and to serve safe food to all those guests. The cookies and mashed potatoes are relatively straightforward, but how do you know if a turkey or a beef roast is thoroughly cooked? Is “done” the same as “safe”?…

20 Dec

McNeill named jobs champion

Randolph RecordBusiness, NewsAllen McNeill, NC Chamber

RALEIGH — The NC Chamber named Rep. Allen McNeill (R-Randolph) to its list of 2021 Jobs Champions in its annual “How They Voted” report. The report details the voting records of members of the N.C. General Assembly on bills identified as critical to preserving and enhancing North Carolina’s position in the global race for jobs. McNeill was recognized as a Jobs Champion for voting with the Chamber’s Jobs Agenda at least 80 percent of the time during the 2021 legislative session. “In my first campaign for the North Carolina House, I campaigned on “jobs”. I have tried to support every…

16 Dec

Uwharrie Charter celebrates homecoming

Randolph RecordEventshomecoming, Uwharrie Charter

Uwharrie Charter Academy held homecoming activities last week prior to the varsity basketball games against Chatham Charter on December 3. The varsity girls won 47-37 and the boys won 57-56. Senior Carter Duggins was crowned homecoming queen and Joseph Phetmixay was named homecoming king. 9th Grade Annalisa Brewer Abbie Gudino - Winner Jazmin Palma 10th Grade Sydney Duggins Savannah Murray - Winner Abby Myers 11th Grade Dacia Lowery Olivia Mabe Ashara Spruill - Winner 12th Grade Alijah Barker Aiden Carter Carter Duggins - Queen Keri Massie Shauntel Matthews – Runner-up Kendall McCaskill Blake Mixon Joseph Phetmixay…

15 Dec

REMC awards $14,000 to teachers for ‘Bright Ideas’

Randolph RecordBusiness, NewsEducation, schools

ASHEBORO — Randolph Electric Membership Corporation recently honored educators by awarding $14,000 in Bright Ideas education grants to twelve local educators. “Randolph EMC is committed to making our communities stronger. One way we accomplish that is by investing in education,” said Nicole Arnold, Communications and Public Affairs Manager for REMC. “For almost 30 years, Randolph Electric has provided grants to local schools. We commend these educators for continually striving to create classrooms conducive to innovation.” Bright Ideas grants, sponsored by Randolph EMC and North Carolina’s electric cooperatives, are available to teachers for hands-on projects that would not otherwise be funded.…

15 Dec

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Gracyn Hall

Randolph RecordSportsathlete of the week, basketball, Gracyn Hall, Randleman

Gracyn Hall | Randleman | Girls Basketball Hall was the leading scorer in two of the Tigers’ three games last week. She averaged 19.3 points in those games as Randleman improved its record to 5-0. Last week’s victories included two on the road. They won 51-42 at Oak Grove, defeated visiting Ledford 56-35 and then captured their Piedmont Athletic Conference opener by 61-52 at Wheatmore. Hall, a junior post player, racked up 25 points and 12 rebounds against Oak Grove. The next night, she posted 17 points against Ledford. Hall had 16 points and 11 rebounds in the Wheatmore game,…

15 Dec

Zoo welcomes new grizzly bear

Randolph RecordFeatures, Newsgrzzly bear, NC Zook

ASHEBORO — After the death of a 31-year-old grizzly named Tommo in July, the N.C. Zoo’s grizzly bear habitat has sat empty awaiting a new resident. That time is over as the zoo welcomed 740-lb Ronan to the zoo this week. The 9-year-old grizzly is being relocated from Reid Park Zoo in Tucson, Arizona, based on a recommendation by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. Ronan and his twin sister Finley were rescued in 2013 and relocated to the Reid Park Zoo when they were just barely one year old. That decision was made after wildlife officials in Yellowstone deemed…

15 Dec

McNeill won’t run for re-election

Randolph RecordGovernment, News, PoliticsAllen McNeill, government, Neal Jackson, politics

ASHEBORO — Rep. Allen McNeill (R-Randolph) announced last week that he won’t seek re-election for another term in N.C. House in 2022. McNeill is in his fifth full term in the House after replacing long-time Randolph County representative and former Speaker of the House, Harold Brubaker. Neal Jackson, pastor of Beulah Baptist Church in Bennet, announced last week that he would run as a Republican to replace McNeill.

10 Dec

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Ethan Hines

Randolph RecordSportsathlete of the week, Uwharrie Charter, wrestling

Uwharrie Charter Academy’s Ethan Hines holds down an East Davidson opponent during a season-opening match last month.PJ WARD-BROWN/NORTH STATE JOURNAL Ethan Hines | Uwharrie Charter Academy | Wrestling Hines went undefeated in Saturday’s Rumble in the Jungle dual-team event at Carrboro. Hines was named the meet’s Most Outstanding Wrestler among lightweights. Hines, a sophomore, improved his season’s record to 11-0. He’s primarily a 106-pounder. The Eagles defeated Granville Central 84-0, Kernersville Glenn 69-10, Seaforth 72-12, South Granville 84-0 and Oxford Webb 70-6. Also going undefeated during the day for UCA were Jack McArthur, Aldo Hernandez, Byan Lackey, Carson Robinson, Grayson…