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April 12, 2026

Articles by Scott Pelkey

News

Following launch, Brightspeed has work to do beyond running fiber

March 29, 2024 Scott Pelkey Comments Off on Following launch, Brightspeed has work to do beyond running fiber
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 […]
News

NC Zoo celebrates 1 millionth visitor in 2023

January 3, 2024 Scott Pelkey, North State Journal Comments Off on NC Zoo celebrates 1 millionth visitor in 2023
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 […]
News

Uwharrie Charter Academy PTO treasurer charged with embezzlement

December 27, 2023 Scott Pelkey Comments Off on Uwharrie Charter Academy PTO treasurer charged with embezzlement
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 […]
Business

Man arrested for using flashing police lights to pull over cars

December 27, 2023 Scott Pelkey Comments Off on Man arrested for using flashing police lights to pull over cars
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, […]
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Asheboro rallies in support of family after devastating house fire

December 20, 2023 Scott Pelkey, North State Journal Comments Off on Asheboro rallies in support of family after devastating house fire
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 […]
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‘The Invictus Project’ to tackle child trafficking

December 13, 2023 Scott Pelkey Comments Off on ‘The Invictus Project’ to tackle child trafficking
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 […]
News

Fall is the air at Asheboro festival

October 11, 2023 Scott Pelkey Comments Off on Fall is the air at Asheboro festival
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 […]
Features

NC Zoo Celebrates National Drive Electric Week

October 5, 2023 Scott Pelkey Comments Off on NC Zoo Celebrates National Drive Electric Week
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 […]
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Photos from Asheboro Fire Department promotions

August 30, 2023 Scott Pelkey Comments Off on Photos from Asheboro Fire Department promotions
 
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Here they come: Photos from Asheboro as schools geared up to start

August 30, 2023 Scott Pelkey Comments Off on Here they come: Photos from Asheboro as schools geared up to start
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 […]

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Sports

  • Prep baseball: Games during spring break keep Randolph County teams busy
    April 12, 2026
  • Prep softball: Cougars click all week, avenge loss to Randleman
    April 10, 2026
  • ATHLETE OF TEH WEEK: Kinsley Phillips
    April 8, 2026
  • Providence Grove alum McClain sets App State softball homer record
    April 7, 2026

Opinion

  • HUDSON: The state of our union is in crisis
    March 20, 2024
  • NIEHOFF, TUCKER: Five tips for creating a culture of caring in our high schools
    November 2, 2023
  • HUDSON: Defending your energy security
    September 28, 2023
  • HUDSON: We will always remember
    September 14, 2023

Business

  • Apprenticeship Randolph holds kickoff event
    March 31, 2026
  • Asheboro concrete plant changes hands
    January 16, 2026
  • Gettys receives statewide honor; RCEDC hits 40-year mark
    July 22, 2025
  • Country store in Liberty closes
    June 23, 2025

Features

  • Another Easter egg hunt
    April 2, 2026
  • Walking through the storm: Buddhist monks take journey of peace
    January 27, 2026
  • Holiday concerts set for Asheboro; Other Christmas-related events in area
    December 10, 2025
  • Crowning Achievement: Asheboro woman wins honor
    October 1, 2025

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