Ryan Henkel – Randolph Record

County commissioners approve contract for new medical provider at detention center

May 6, 2026 Ryan Henkel Comments Off

ASHEBORO — The Randolph County Board of Commissioners approved a $1.48 million contract with IMS Correctional Healthcare for medical care at the detention center during its meeting Monday. The agenda for the regular business meeting […]

RCSS Board of Education approves 2026-27 budget request

April 22, 2026 Ryan Henkel Comments Off

ASHEBORO — The Randolph County Schools Board of Education has approved the superintendent’s recommended 2026-27 budget request. In total, the 2026-27 proposed budget is projected to be balanced at just under $31 million, an increase […]

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Asheboro nears implementation of water system development fees

April 14, 2026 Ryan Henkel Comments Off

ASHEBORO — The Asheboro City Council met for its regular business meeting this month with an agenda primarily consisting of water resource items. The council first held a public hearing in relation to the adoption […]

Randolph County Commissioners approve new round of funding from opioid settlement

April 8, 2026 Ryan Henkel Comments Off

Here’s the scene from the April meeting of the Randolph County Board of Commissioners. (PJ Ward-Brown/Randolph Record) ASHEBORO — The Randolph County Board of Commissioners has approved another round of opioid settlement funding. At its […]

RCSS Board of Education repeals bus change

March 25, 2026 Ryan Henkel Comments Off

ASHEBORO — The Randolph County Schools Board of Education has repealed a prior decision to implement a new bus plan. At a special called meeting Monday, the board repealed a decision made March 16 that […]

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RCSS to close Uwharrie Ridge Six-Twelve following conclusion of school year

March 18, 2026 Ryan Henkel Comments Off

ASHEBORO — The Randolph County School System’s Board of Education has made the decision to close Uwharrie Ridge Six-Twelve following the end of the current school year. The recommendation for closing the school was presented […]

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Asheboro paves way for faith-based rehabilitation facility

March 11, 2026 Ryan Henkel Comments Off

ASHEBORO — The Asheboro City Council has given the green light for the construction of a faith-based rehabilitation facility for women. At the council’s March meeting, the council held a public hearing for a rezoning […]

Commissioners approve refresh of Sheriff’s Office weapons

March 4, 2026 Ryan Henkel Comments Off

ASHEBORO — The Randolph County Board of Commissioners has approved the Sheriff’s Office’s request to update its weaponry. At its meeting Monday, the board approved a variety of Sheriff’s Office purchases, including 225 Gen 6 […]

Board of Education to consider closure of Uwharrie Ridge

February 25, 2026 Ryan Henkel Comments Off

ASHEBORO — The Randolph County School System could potentially close Uwharrie Ridge Six-Twelve following the conclusion of the 2025-26 school year. At the Randolph County Schools Board of Education’s February meeting, superintendent Stephen Gainey presented […]

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County commissioners ponder relaxing billboard regulations

February 19, 2026 Ryan Henkel Comments Off

ASHEBORO — The Randolph County Board of Commissioners is considering a change to its sign regulations. At the board’s Feb. 9 meeting, the commissioners were approached about potential changes to the county’s unified development ordinance […]