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13 Dec

Blue Comets show different traits early in boys’ basketball season

Bob SuttonSportsAsheboro Blue Comets, Brian Nance, Elijah Woodle, Prep Basketball

MT. HERMON – It looks different and might feel different for the Asheboro boys’ basketball team. But the Blue Comets have been winning nonetheless in what might be a season in transition. Following a 23-win season, coach Brian Nance said he knew there would be different challenges. “They’re still cutting their teeth a little bit,” Nance said of his team. Some of the high-scoring outcomes might not be as frequent for the Blue Comets, who entered this week with a 5-1 record. They’ve already discovered there are different ways to succeed. “It’s a lot different,” senior forward Osiris Rodriguez said.…

12 Dec

Health department renovations reach completion; Open house is next week

Bob SuttonNewsrandolph county, Randolph County Public Health

Improving the appearance was part of the emphasis regarding renovations for the Randolph County Health Department. (Courtesy photo) ASHEBORO – The largest facility renovations for the Randolph County Public Health Department since 1981 have taken place. The 18-month project has reached completion. There will be an open house next week at the Ira McDowell Center. The renovations include redesigned consultation rooms, updated lobby, improved offices, and a new dental suite managed by Kintegra Family Dentistry. The initiative reflects the department's commitment to fostering a nurturing environment for clients and staff alike all while ensuring patient confidentiality, according to a release…

11 Dec

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Jaden Allred

Randolph RecordSportsathlete of the week, Jaden Allred, prep wrestling, Trinity Bulldogs

Trinity, wrestling Allred won the 150-pound championship in the weekend’s Eye of the Tiger Invitational at Mt. Pleasant. He was one of the Bulldogs’ eight top-four finishers in the event, but the lone champion. Allred defeated Avery County’s Mason Bentley 10-1 in the championship bout. Earlier in the tournament, Allred had a technical fall against Rhett White of West Cabarrus, pinned East Rowan’s Jaiden Archie and North Gaston’s William Long in the first period and registered a pin of Cox Mills’ Stephen Buie in 2:21. Trinity placed second behind Hickory Ridge in the 22-team event. Allred also won three matches…

11 Dec

Commissioners welcome new member, select Frye to remain as chairman

Ryan HenkelGovernment, NewsDarrell Frye, Kenny Kidd, Randolph County Commissioners

Darrell Frye, center (File photo) ASHEBORO – Darrell Frye will remain chairman of the Randolph County Board of Commissioners after voting during the first meeting of the newly elected board. At its Dec. 2 meeting, the board swore in new commissioner Lester Rivenbark, who replaced Maxton McDowell as the District 5 representative, and re-elected commissioner Kenny Kidd. Frye was selected as chairman of the board and Kidd was elected as vice chairman. “I thank all of you for your support,” Frye said. “I look across this room tonight and I see many faces that have been here and have been…

10 Dec

Dalton nabs victory in finale at chilly Caraway Speedway

Randolph RecordSportsBoo Boo Dalton, Caraway speedway, Heath Causey, Stock car racing

SOPHIA – Boo Boo Dalton won the Limited Late Models race in the rescheduled Russell Hackett’s Thanksgiving Classic at Caraway Speedway. Dalton fended off Heath Causey in a four-car competition. Gregger Estell placed third and Evan Ingram was fourth. Cold temperatures greeted drivers and spectators Saturday afternoon. ** Dalton Ledbetter prevailed in the 40-lap Challengers race. Cody Griffin was the runner-up, with Isaac Johnson in third. They were followed by Riley Hutchins, Brian Melville, Gary Ledbetter (the winner’s father), Zack Staley and Cory Luetsen. ** In UCARs, Jason Gallimore was declared the winner following the disqualification of Brandon Collins, whose…

09 Dec

Prep basketball: Cougars start strong on girls’ side; Randleman, Asheboro boys collect convincing victories

Randolph RecordSportsAsheboro Blue Comets, Parker Kines, Prep Basketball, Providence Grove Patriots, Randleman Tigers, Southwestern Randolph Cougars, Tyshaun Goldston

Providence Grove’s Stephen Beeson goes up for a shot among South Stokes defenders in a boys’ basketball game last week. (PJ Ward-Brown / Randolph Record) ASHEBORO – Southwestern Randolph completed a non-conference sweep of Asheboro in girls’ basketball by winning 65-22 last week on the road. Macy Allred’s 15 points led the Cougars (3-0), who’ll begin Piedmont Athletic Conference play Thursday night at Trinity. ** Trinity’s Mya Hooker racked up 18 points and Madison Hill had 16 points in a 45-36 road victory against North Carolina Leadership Academy. Hill’s 21 points were tops in a 48-30 victory against visiting High…

09 Dec

Liberty cabinet plant to close in 2025, with 200 jobs lost

Bob SuttonNewslayoffs, Liberty, plant closings

LIBERTY – The UltraCraft Cabinetry plant, a division of Norcraft Companies, in Liberty is closing in 2025, with layoffs scheduled to begin in May. There are 200 people employed at the facility at 6163 Old 421 Road. “It’s definitely a sad thing,” said Amanda Price, executive director of the Liberty Chamber of Commerce. “They’ve been around awhile and a good Chamber member.” Layoffs are to commence in the spring and be completed by September, based on a notice to the North Carolina Department of Commerce. The site has operated under UltraCraft Cabinetry, a subsidiary of Norcraft Companies. Cabinets have been…

08 Dec

Waiting for conference configurations factors into NCHSAA meetings

Bob SuttonSportsnchsaa, Stephen Gainey

ASHEBORO — Putting together conferences for the new North Carolina High School Athletic Association classifications is a priority and that became a factor regarding several topics during last week’s bi-annual meetings. Stephen Gainey, the superintendent of the Randolph County School System, is serving as NCHSAA president. He said the overwhelming issue that schools want resolved is the release of the next conference alignments in the newly configured eight-class set-up. “I want that information as soon as possible,” Gainey said. Gainey said the board dealt with “a lot of operational issues” during its gathering in Chapel Hill. He said it was…

07 Dec

UCA boys enter another new era with Mabe as coach

Bob SuttonSportsBraeden Lamb, Grat Dalton, Jaxon Mabe, Prep Basketball, Roger Mabe, UCA Eagles, Uwharrie Charter Academy

UCA boys’ basketball coach Roger Mabe addresses his team during a recent game. (Bob Sutton / Randolph Record) GRAHAM – Roger Mabe spent time in several roles as a coach of school basketball teams, but he sought a head coaching position with a varsity team. He said Uwharrie Charter Academy has been the right fit. “I wanted to get the highest level possible in high school basketball,” Mabe said. Now he’s directing the UCA boys’ team and his son, Jaxon Mabe, is one of the top players. The Eagles are off to a stellar start to the season. Roger Mabe…

06 Dec

Randleman football coach resigns from post

Randolph RecordSportspiedmont athletic conference, prep football, Randleman football, Randleman Tigers, Shane Timmons

Shane Timmons coached Randleman's football team into the state playoffs regularly. (Thadd Sanders / Randolph Record) RANDLEMAN – Shane Timmons has stepped away from his job as football coach at Randleman after five seasons, citing family obligations. His young daughter, Ophie, was diagnosed with cancer in 2023 and her ongoing care was central to Timmons’ decision. “Time is an extremely valuable commodity for all of us. I need to spend it at home,” Timmons wrote on social media. “Ophie’s odds of recurrence remain 50% for the duration of her life.” Timmons has been in various roles at Randleman since 2008.…