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01 Sep

Grant awarded for snacks at Ramseur Elementary School

Randolph RecordNewsEducation, Ramseur Elementary School, Randolph County School System, school nutrition

RAMSEUR – Ramseur Elementary School has been awarded a USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program grant for this school year. Beginning this week, a fresh fruit or vegetable snack will be provided to all students at the school at no cost. Snacks will be available in the classroom during designated snack time. Students won’t be required to eat the snacks, but will be encouraged to try the fruits and vegetables.

01 Sep

Wheatmore alum Garrison scores first collegiate soccer goals

Randolph RecordSportsAppalachian State, College soccer, Ellie Garrison, Wheatmore

BOONE – Wheatmore alum Ellie Garrison scored her first two collegiate goals as Appalachian State defeated visiting Longwood 2-0 last Thursday night in women's soccer. Garrison, a freshman, posted both goals late in the first half. The result gave the Mountaineers a 2-0-2 record. Garrison is the state’s all-time leader in goals for high school girls’ soccer.

31 Aug

Prep Football Roundup: Eastern Randolph breaks late tie to defeat Asheboro

Randolph RecordSportsAsheboro Blue Comets, Eastern Randolph Wildcats, prep football, Providence Grove Patriots, Randleman Tigers

Lucas Smith of Eastern Randolph runs away from Asheboro’s Quincey Lee on Friday night. (Jann Ortiz / For Randolph Record) RAMSEUR – Lucas Smith ran for two touchdowns and 131 yards as Eastern Randolph repelled visiting Asheboro 33-21 in Friday night’s non-conference game. The Wildcats broke a 21-21 tie in the fourth quarter. Eastern Randolph’s Julian Brooks returned a fumble 40 yards for a touchdown for the game’s final touchdown. Cade McCallum and Kobe Walker each scored touchdown runs for the Wildcats (2-0). Asheboro (1-1) scored on runs by Quincey Lee and Connor Brinton and on Logan Laughlin’s pass to…

31 Aug

Asheboro seeks applicants for planning board members

Randolph RecordNewsCity of Asheboro, planning board

ASHEBORO – The City of Asheboro is accepting applications to serve on the Asheboro Planning Board. Applicants should reside within the city limits of Asheboro or within the city’s extraterritorial planning jurisdiction. Interested individuals are advised to submit a résumé and Interest Form for Service on Boards and Commissions, which can be found on the city’s website at www.asheboronc.gov or at City Hall. City Council will direct the appointment process for applicants seeking to serve as a representative of the city limits. Applications seeking to represent the ETPJ will be forwarded to the Randolph Board of County Commissioners for appointment. The…

30 Aug

Week 2 games for Randolph County football teams

Randolph RecordSportsprep football, schedule

Here's a list of games involving Randolph County teams for Friday night (Aug. 30) in the second week of the high school football season: All games are listed for 7:30 p.m. starts. Week 2 games Asheboro (1-0) at Eastern Randolph (1-0) Southern Guilford (0-1) at Providence Grove (1-0) West Stokes (1-0) at Randleman (1-0) North Moore (0-1) at Southwestern Randolph (0-1) Trinity (0-1) at Albemarle (0-1) Wheatmore (0-1) at East Davidson (0-1)

29 Aug

Asheboro to return to regular water treatment

Randolph RecordNewsCity of Asheboro, drinking water, water

ASHEBORO – The City of Asheboro will resume standard water treatment practices using chloramines Sept. 3. This means that customers should no longer notice a slight chlorine odor or taste, such as they may have experienced over the past month, according to information from the city. Each year the city uses a pure chlorine water treatment to help ensure a high level of disinfection in the water mains. During the remainder of the year, a chloramines treatment is used. This is a compound of chlorine and ammonia that results in water with little odor or taste. Both treatment methods meet…

28 Aug

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Elijah Woodle

Randolph RecordSportsAsheboro Blue Comets, Elijah Woodle, Mid-Piedmont Conference, prep athletics, prep football

Asheboro, football Woodle, a senior receiver and defensive back, is bound to be a key part of the Blue Comets’ offense this year as one of the top returning playmakers. He made a pair of catches in the team’s season-opening victory at Albemarle. Last year, he racked up 10 touchdown receptions to go with a team-high 780 receiving yards. He made a team-best 47 catches. Woodle doesn’t limit his contributions to football for Asheboro. He also plays basketball and competes in track and field. As a junior, he was an All-Mid-Piedmont Conference selection in all three sports. Photo: Asheboro’s Elijah…

27 Aug

Five finalists named for RCSS Teacher of the Year

Randolph RecordNewsEducation, Randolph County School System, Randolph County Schools, Teacher of the Year

ASHEBORO – Five finalists have been named for Teacher of the Year in the Randolph County School System. They are Elizabeth Tillery of Trinity High School, Harmonee Klein of Hopewell Elementary School, Lauren Wood of Randolph Early College, Sarah Davis of Randleman High School and William Villano of Uwharrie Ridge Six-Twelve. The winner will be unveiled Sept. 3 during the annual banquet at Pinewood Country Club in Asheboro.

27 Aug

Caraway adds inductees to Wall of Fame before racing

Randolph RecordSportsCaraway speedway, Stock car racing

Homer Allred accepts a plaque upon his induction into the Wall of Fame at Caraway Speedway. (Caraway Speedway photo) SOPHIA – Five men were inducted into Caraway Speedway’s “Wall of Fame” in prerace activities Saturday night. Jesse Coke, Wayne Andrews, Homer Allred, Charles Sweatt and Richard Townsend make up the Class of 2024. On the track, the Lowder family had a big night. Rylan Lowder claimed the Bandoleros feature, pulling away from runner-up Mason Roberts. Michael Scronce, Lincoln Baucom and Kolton Peckish rounded out the top three. Lowder took the checkered flag before his father and grandfather competed in the…

26 Aug

Prep Roundup: Eagles click in volleyball; Southwestern Randolph racks up strong start in soccer

Randolph RecordSportsAsheboro Blue Comets, prep soccer, Prep volleyball, Southwestern Randolph Cougars, Trinity Bulldogs, Uwharrie Charter Academy Eagles

Uwharrie Charter Academy’s volleyball team has had plenty to celebrate across the first couple of weeks of the season. The Eagles have already reached the 10-win mark with a bunch of non-conference matches. (PJ Ward-Brown / Randolph Record) Uwharrie Charter Academy has won nine of its first 10 volleyball matches of the season. The Eagles added three more triumphs last week with home sweeps of Phoenix Academy and Union Pines and a road conquest of Richmond County. UCA defeated Richmond County 25-19, 25-13, 25-19 as Emory Johnson posted 23 assists and Caroline Way provided nine kills and nine aces. **…