Scott Pelkey – Randolph Record

Following launch, Brightspeed has work to do beyond running fiber

March 29, 2024 Scott Pelkey Comments Off

Brightspeed held a ceremony to launch its fiber network recently in Asheboro. (Scott Pelkey/Randolph Record) ASHEBORO — Brightspeed held an event last week at its Asheboro office officially launching its new fiber network, but the […]

NC Zoo celebrates 1 millionth visitor in 2023

January 3, 2024 Scott Pelkey, North State Journal Comments Off

With just a few days before the end of the year, the North Carolina Zoo exceeded one million guests in a calendar year for the first time in its history. On Dec. 27, Ran Liu […]

Uwharrie Charter Academy PTO treasurer charged with embezzlement

December 27, 2023 Scott Pelkey Comments Off

ASHEBORO — The former treasurer of Uwharrie Charter Academy’s Elementary School’s Parent Teacher Organization has been charged with a felony after investigators say she embezzled tens of thousands of dollars from the organization. According to […]

Man arrested for using flashing police lights to pull over cars

December 27, 2023 Scott Pelkey Comments Off

ASHEBORO — A local man was arrested last week after the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office says he attempted to use flashing red and blue lights to pull over a vehicle in Asheboro. On December 20th, […]

Asheboro rallies in support of family after devastating house fire

December 20, 2023 Scott Pelkey, North State Journal Comments Off

ASHEBORO — The Asheboro community is uniting to support the Burroughs family, whose 10-year-old son, Chevy, suffered severe injuries in a house fire that ravaged their home on December 8th. In the early hours, Kevin and […]

‘The Invictus Project’ to tackle child trafficking

December 13, 2023 Scott Pelkey Comments Off

ASHEBORO — At a joint press conference, the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office announced a new task force and plans for a fusion center in Randolph County, all dedicated to combating child trafficking and exploitation. In […]

Fall is the air at Asheboro festival

October 11, 2023 Scott Pelkey Comments Off

Visitors flocked to Asheboro for the Fall Festival on Saturday. There were many attractions with a variety of vendors on hand. The Fall Festival, which was cancelled the past three years for a variety of […]

NC Zoo Celebrates National Drive Electric Week

October 5, 2023 Scott Pelkey Comments Off

The North Carolina Zoo celebrates its new electric tractor with a ribbon cutting at an event celebrating National Drive Electric Week on Sept. 29 at the zoo in Asheboro. The event showcased how the zoo […]

Photos from Asheboro Fire Department promotions

August 30, 2023 Scott Pelkey Comments Off

Here they come: Photos from Asheboro as schools geared up to start

August 30, 2023 Scott Pelkey Comments Off

Teachers and staff from Lindley Park Elementary School hold signs out the window of a bus as it goes through the school district handing out ice cream as part of a back to school event […]