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18 May

Prep track and field: Beane, Snotherly, Everhart excel in regionals

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Brecken Snotherly of Eastern Randolph will be in the Class 1-A state meet for track and field this week. (Randolph Record) Gracie Beane of Randleman and Brecken Snotherly of Eastern Randolph were regional individual champions in multiple events in track and field and they’ll lead the contingent of Randolph County entrants into the state meet this week at North Carolina A&T in Greensboro. The Class 1-A and 3-A state meets are Friday. Class 2-A and 4-A compete Saturday. The top four place finishers in each event from regionals qualified for states. Those in the top eight earned team points. Asheboro’s…

17 May

Bossong golf tournament provides good times as YMCA fundraiser

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ASHEBORO — The latest version of the Sam Bossong Golf Tournament was deemed another success. The 23rd annual version took place Friday at Pinewood Country Club. It’s one of four major fundraisers for the Randolph-Asheboro YMCA. “A lot of this money goes right back into our kids’ programs,” said Patrick O’Hara, executive director and CEO of the Randolph-Asheboro YMCA. “It has been a great fundraiser.” More than 100 golfers took part. O’Hara said the tournament often raises up to $15,000, with a silent auction a significant part of that. There were 28 foursomes, which is a large increase from the…

17 May

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Samuel Asbill

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Eastern Randolph, baseball Asbill gave a strong pitching performance in one of Eastern Randolph’s two road victories last week in the Class 1-A state playoffs. Asbill, a junior right-hander, was listed for throwing 103 pitches when the Wildcats defeated Mt. Airy. This marks the second year in a row that the Wildcats have secured two victories in the state playoffs. Before that, they hadn’t won a state-playoff game since 2013.

17 May

Zoo looks to address parking pinch

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ASHEBORO — High attendance on some spring days has created parking issues for North Carolina Zoo. The NC Zoo Council heard details of the situation during last week’s meeting. Zoo director Pat Simmons said there could be plans to expand parking ahead of opening the new Asia exhibit to relieve some of the parking headaches. The Zoo has issued the following advisory: “For your safety and guest experience, the Zoo may need to limit parking once the lots are full. We typically reopen the parking lots once guests start leaving and spaces open.” Some of the parking pinches have come…

16 May

Here’s Randolph County slate for third round in baseball, softball state playoffs

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Uwharrie Charter Academy softball players greet Molly Bulla as she approaches the plate after hitting a home run during a Class 1-A game last week against Highland Tech. (Scott Pelkey/Randolph Record) Several area teams are in action Tuesday in the third round of the state playoffs in baseball and softball. Here’s a rundown: Baseball Class 2-A East Davidson (20-4) at Randleman (22-4) Class 1-A North Stokes (23-5) at Uwharrie Charter Academy (16-10) Eastern Randolph (6-17) at Highland Tech (13-12) Softball Class 2-A Mount Pleasant (16-10) at Southwestern Randolph (21-1) Class 1-A East Wilkes (22-5) at Eastern Randolph (17-5) North…

15 May

Prep softball: Cougars bounce Patriots; Eastern Randolph, UCA advance

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Southwestern Randolph pitcher Macie Crutchfield delivers to the plate against Providence Grove. (Scott Pelkey/Randolph Record) ASHEBORO – Southwestern Randolph had a challenge from in-county rival Providence Grove in the second round of the Class 2-A state playoffs. The Cougars had the right combination, riding Macie Crutchfield’s no-hitter to Friday night’s 5-0 victory. Southwestern Randolph (21-1) has a third-round home game against No. 10 seed Mount Pleasant on Tuesday night. Ky Perdue went 3-for-3 and scored three runs, while Madison Varner drove in two runs. Providence Grove pitcher Emma Mazzarone’s prep career ended despite 13 strikeouts without a walk. The Patriots…

15 May

Randleman hits at another level in baseball playoff romps

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RANDLEMAN – As the Class 2-A state playoffs began, Randleman’s baseball team cranked it up a notch. The Tigers know what it takes this time of the year. “We’ve got to keep up the energy,” senior second baseman Shawn Miller said. “We all know we’re good enough to be on the field.” For the two-time defending state champions, the bats have awakened. With Friday night’s power display, it was reminiscent of a season ago – with mostly different guys taking the swings. “More of what I expected throughout the year,” coach Jake Smith said of the offense. “Hopefully, we’re hitting…

14 May

Prep baseball: Eastern Randolph, UCA slide through first week of state playoffs

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Jake Hunter’s pitching has given Uwharrie Charter Academy a boost. (Randolph Record) Eastern Randolph and Uwharrie Charter Academy took different paths to the third round of the Class 1-A state playoffs in baseball. Each team won twice in the first week of the state playoffs. No. 21 seed Eastern Randolph (6-17) won two road games, beginning with a 9-5 ousting of No. 12 seed Mount Airy. Then the Wildcats went to No. 5 seed Hayesville, where Friday night’s game was suspended in the fifth inning. Eastern Randolph ended up with a 5-2 victory when the game concluded Saturday. Eastern Randolph…

12 May

Wheatmore seeded No. 2 in West in bid to repeat as state champion in girls’ soccer

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Wheatmore's Maggie Messner kicks the ball during a game earlier this month. (PJ Ward-Brown/Randolph Record) Defending Class 2-A state champion Wheatmore will take the No. 2 seed in the West Region into the girls’ soccer state playoffs. First-round games are slated for Monday night. Wheatmore (19-0) has outscored opponents 171-8 this year. The Warriors match up with No. 31 seed Shelby (9-10) in the first round. No. 17 seed Providence Grove (12-7-2) goes to No. 16 seed Black Mountain Owen (10-6). Randleman (7-8-1) is seeded No. 28, heading to No. 5 seed East Gaston (16-1-2). Southwestern Randolph (9-9-1) holds the…

10 May

Asheboro Council approves issuance of Multifamily Housing Revenue bonds

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ASHEBORO — The Asheboro City Council met Thursday, May 4, with various property matters on the agenda. The council first held a public hearing for a zoning request to rezone 1.4 acres located between 2307 and 2333 US Highway 64 East from R-40 Low-Density Residential to B2 General Commercial that was tabled at last month’s meeting. “As we look at the city’s long-range plans and land development plans for guidance, this area is designated and has been designated for a good while as an employment center,” said Community Development Director Trevor Nuttall. “It’s intended to integrate a mixture of commercial,…