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Hirschman claims extra money by winning North-South Shootout
10 Nov

Hirschman claims extra money by winning North-South Shootout

Randolph RecordBusiness, Sports
SOPHIA – Matt Hirschman of Pennsylvania won for the seventh time on the North-South Shootout circuit, claiming the 19th annual John Blewett III race Saturday at Caraway Speedway. “This race has always been big in my career,” Hirschman said. “In the early part of my career it was the biggest. It kind of put me on the map.” Hirschman went ahead on a restart on the 64th lap. That was quite a rise for the driver who began the 23-car field in the last spot. “Late in the race it’s tough getting off that corner (on restarts),” Hirschman said. “It’s…
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GOP-backed candidates excel in election
10 Nov

GOP-backed candidates excel in election

Randolph RecordNews
ASHEBORO — Municipal races in Randolph County are technically non-partisan races. Yet in this year’s race for Asheboro City School Board, the Randolph County Republican Party endorsed four candidates and sent mailers on behalf of their preferred candidates. Those four candidates — incumbents Baxter Hammer and Beth Knott and newcomers Hailey Trollinger Lee and Adam Hurley — won by wide margins in last week’s election. High turnout -– possibly fueled by the GOP ground game – buoyed certain candidates and pushed victory margins. In the Asheboro City Council race, the lone Republican — incumbent Walker Moffitt — won the most…
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County football teams fall in playoff openers
10 Nov

County football teams fall in playoff openers

Randolph RecordSports, , , ,
ASHEBORO — The first round of the Class 2-A state playoffs didn’t go well for Randolph County teams. All three of the entries had their seasons end with losses. That included home games for Providence Grove and Southwestern Randolph. At Climax, Providence Grove fell 27-26 in overtime to Forest Hills, when a failed two-point conversion play resulted in the season ending. Providence Grove, which was seeded eighth in the West Region, ended up with an 8-3 record. The Patriots are 0-10 all-time in state-playoff games. Forest Hills moves on with a 7-4 record. Polk County 29, Southwestern Randolph 14:  At…
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BUDD: Making a difference in the opioid crisis
06 Nov

BUDD: Making a difference in the opioid crisis

Rep. Ted Budd (R-NC)Opinions, , ,
It has become clear that after years of progress, the COVID-19 pandemic has aided in the opioid crisis spiraling out of control once again. Last year, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported a record high of 93,331 drug overdose deaths. The vast majority of those deaths were related to opioids. Given the immense human suffering that swept through the country due to opioid overdoses, it is imperative to act quickly to prevent this crisis from gripping more Americans in addiction. First and foremost, we need to help create off-ramps from addiction, and that starts with making certain treatment drugs…
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HARSANYI: The only thing Biden has left is Trump
06 Nov

HARSANYI: The only thing Biden has left is Trump

David HarsanyiOpinions, , ,
This week, the president took a trip to Virginia to try to help salvage the gubernatorial prospects of fellow Washington-lifer Terry McAuliffe. President Joe Biden used the appearance to liken the GOP gubernatorial candidate Glenn Youngkin to Jan. 6 rioters, to lie about Republicans supporting “book bans” and to attempt to goad former President Donald Trump into coming to Virginia.  Biden wants to talk about one person these days, and that person isn’t Biden. Then again, what does he possibly have to brag about? Shutting down COVID? More Americans have died from the disease during his presidency than his predecessors,…
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BARONE: Republicans gain big in blue-collar elections but narrowly in affluent state legislative elections
29 Oct

BARONE: Republicans gain big in blue-collar elections but narrowly in affluent state legislative elections

Michael Barone, Washington ExaminerOpinions, , , , ,
State legislative special elections provide an interesting index of partisan sentiment these days. That wasn’t so in the late 20th century, when clever local candidates and notables often got voters to cross party lines. But in this century of increasing partisan polarization and straight-ticket voting, local special elections are a proxy for opinion on national issues. In that light, consider the results of the two special legislative elections that have resulted in a change of parties so far this year.  The first was in Connecticut’s 36th state Senate district on Aug. 17. This is the richest state Senate district in…
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Cougars’ comeback leads to record night
19 Oct

Cougars’ comeback leads to record night

Randolph RecordSports, , ,
RANDLEMAN — It took a record-breaking performance for Southwestern Randolph to win its latest football game. And that could mean more records for the Cougars this season. Southwestern Randolph overcame host Randleman for a 28-23 victory Friday night. Junior receiver Adam Cole scored two touchdowns to set the single-season school record for victories. The Cougars (7-1, 2-1 Piedmont Athletic Conference) have matched the school record for wins. They’ll try to break that in Friday night’s showdown at Providence Grove. It took plenty to defeat Randleman, which built a 10-0 lead. The Tigers (3-5, 1-2) have been on a conference championship…
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HUDSON: Biden, media have moved past Afghan chaos, but I won’t
13 Oct

HUDSON: Biden, media have moved past Afghan chaos, but I won’t

Rep. Richard HudsonOpinions, , ,
It’s been over one month since President Joe Biden fully withdrew our troops from Afghanistan on Aug. 31, 2021. More than five weeks later, my office is still working with American citizens, residents and allies who have been left behind in the country now fully controlled by the Taliban. President Biden’s withdrawal was completely botched, culminating in the tragic loss of 13 of our brave servicemembers, including SSG Ryan Knauss from Fort Bragg. Just last week, we learned the suicide bomber behind that deadly attack was a former prisoner released after the president made the premature decision to abandon Bagram…
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HUDSON: Democrats’ ludicrous claim that most expensive bill in history will cost $0
06 Oct

HUDSON: Democrats’ ludicrous claim that most expensive bill in history will cost $0

Rep. Richard HudsonOpinions, , , ,
Freedom is under attack. Liberal politicians in Washington think they know what’s best for you when it comes to your health care, what your children are learning in school, what kind of car you should drive, and how you spend the money in your bank account. Their reckless spending has already led to skyrocketing inflation. Unfortunately, Washington Democrats are doing everything they can to advance trillions more in government spending and new taxes that will transform our society and only make inflation worse. Last week, Democrats worked to advance their $3,5000,000,000,000 infrastructure bill. Only 10% of this bill goes to…
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