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19 Oct

Hudson earns Friend of Farm Bureau Award

Randolph RecordFeaturesFarm Bureau, U.S. Rep. Richard Hudson

U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (R-NC) received the American Farm Bureau Federal “Friend of the Farm Bureau” award for his efforts and advocacy on behalf of North Carolina’s farmers. The “Friend of the Farm Bureau” award is given to legislators whose voting record reflects support for farmers and was presented to Hudson during a meeting with the North Carolina Farm Bureau last Wednesday. “Agriculture is a core pillar of both North Carolina and our nation, contributing trillions of dollars to our economy, creating millions of jobs, and supplying essential commodities to families worldwide. I will continue to work in Congress to…

19 Oct

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: David Agudelo

Randolph RecordSportsAsheboro Blue Comets, Asheboro High School, athlete of the week, David Agudelo, prep sports, soccer

Asheboro | boys’ soccer Agudelo, a senior goalkeeper, has been up to the task for Asheboro, even without a lot of action in some cases. Agudelo has been at the back end for the Blue Comets, who’ve recorded eight shutouts this season. He has been credited with 28 saves. Last week, Asheboro posted a 3-0 victory at Oak Grove, with Cristian Ortiz scoring three goals. Edwin Perez had two assists, and Reece Gutierrez had one assist. The Blue Comets, who entered this week with a 16-1 overall record and 6-0 mark in the Mid-Piedmont Conference, have a non-conference showdown scheduled…

19 Oct

15 schools designated as low-performing by state assessment

Randolph RecordGovernmentDepartment of Public Instruction, Randolph County Board of Education

ASHEBORO — The Randolph County Board of Education met Monday, where they were presented with the state assessments for all the schools in the district, particularly the low-performing schools. The board was given an update on the procedures for the preliminary plans for improvement/school improvement plans for schools that were designated as low-performing by the recent state assessments. The Department of Public Instruction identified 15 schools within the district that are designated as low-performing schools. Those schools are Coleridge Elementary School, Eastern Randolph High School, Franklinville Elementary School, Liberty Elementary School, Northeastern Randolph Middle School, Ramseur Elementary School, Randleman Elementary…

17 Oct

Prep Roundup: Asheboro’s Lee wins league golf crown

Randolph RecordSportsMid-Piedmont Conference, piedmont athletic conference, Salem Lee, Zach Hazelwood

Providence Grove’s Johnathon Ortega, left, and Uwharrie Charter Academy’s Carlos Parroquin battle for the ball during a boys’ soccer game last week. (PJ Ward-Brown/Randolph Record) ARCHDALE -- Salem Lee of Asheboro won last week’s Mid-Piedmont Conference championship in girls’ golf. Lee shot 73 in the final conference competition at Holly Ridge Golf Links. Asheboro was the team runner-up. Golf regionals are set to be contested early this week. The state tournament is next week. Cross country At Trinity, Uwharrie Charter Academy won girls’ and boys’ meets in the Piedmont Athletic Conference last week on Wheatmore’s course among some top teams.…

15 Oct

Prep Football: Randleman, E. Randolph win key road games

Randolph RecordSportsAmarion Moton, Christian Long, Devonte Brooks, Dominic Payne, Eastern Randolph athletics, piedmont athletic conference, Randleman football, Tyshaun Goldston

Amarion Moton tries to run away from Southwestern Randolph’s Jentezen Cox and the rest of the Cougars. (PJ Ward-Brown/Randolph Record) Randleman and Eastern Randolph won road games Friday night to move closer to a huge Piedmont Athletic Conference showdown in two weeks. Randleman rocked Southwestern Randolph, while Eastern Randolph knocked off neighbor Providence Grove. Here’s a look at Friday night’s games. Randleman 34, Southwestern Randolph 7: At Asheboro. Amarion Moton ran for two touchdowns and Tyshaun Goldston scored on two passes from Christian Long for the visiting Tigers (6-2, 3-0 PAC). Christian McLeod kicked field goals from 33 and 24…

14 Oct

Dig it Pink: Volleyball teams play for a cause

Randolph RecordSportsBreast cancer, Prep volleyball, Randolph County School System

Fans enjoy the environment for Dig Pink Night at Uwharrie Charter Academy. (PJ Ward-Brown/Randolph Record) Randolph County volleyball teams held Dig Pink Nights in recognition of breast cancer awareness. Those matches and events associated with them served as fundraisers. Participants and fans were decked out in pink for the matches.

13 Oct

Public encouraged to express views on air quality

Bob SuttonNewsGreensboro-Randolph megasite, North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality, Toyota

LIBERTY — With such a major project involving the Greensboro-Randolph megasite, there are bound to be new topics that might create attention in the region. One of them is air quality. The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Air Quality is seeking public comment on a draft air quality permit modification for the Toyota Battery Manufacturing facility. “We want to solicit public comment before we make any decision,” said Shawn Taylor, a public information officer with the department. “We’re really hoping to hear from the people, both pro and con.” A change of classification is requested. Public comments will…

12 Oct

Asheboro City Council approves 44-unit subdivision design

Ryan HenkelGovernmentCity of Asheboro Council, National Register of Historic Places

ASHEBORO — The City of Asheboro council met Thursday with a proposal for a new subdivision as well as updates on various parks on the agenda. The first action the council took was to accept a withdrawal of a variance request from the Windcrest Acres subdivision public hearing that was held and continued at last month’s meeting. “The city received a written request from the Windcrest Acres, Section 4, withdrawing the variance request that was seeking to remove curb and gutter as a requirement for the development.” The council was then presented with a presentation recognizing downtown Asheboro making it…

12 Oct

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Caroline Wright

Randolph RecordSportsathlete of the week, Caroline Wright, Golf, prep sports, Providence Grove

Providence Grove | girls’ golf Wright secured Player of the Year honors in the Piedmont Athletic Conference. She was the season-long champion in the conference. In last week’s final PAC match, Providence Grove emerged as the team champion with a 35-shot edge on runner-up Eastern Randolph at Siler City Country Club. Trinity was the third-place team, followed by Randleman and Wheatmore. Wright will be among the entrants in next week’s Class 1-A/2-A Central Regional at Stonebridge Golf Club in Monroe.

10 Oct

Prep Notes: Wheatmore girls repeat as PAC tennis champs; Soccer rivals tie again

Randolph RecordSportsAsheboro Blue Comets, piedmont athletic conference, prep soccer, Trinity athletics, Trinity soccer, Wheatmore athletics, Wheatmore soccer

Trinity’s Andrew Cox, left, and Wheatmore’s Anakin Leister compete for the ball during a boys’ soccer game earlier this season. (PJ Ward-Brown/Randolph Record) Wheatmore headed into the postseason with another Piedmont Athletic Conference championship to its credit in girls’ tennis. Wheatmore’s lone conference defeat came by 5-4 at Southwestern Randolph. The Warriors avenged that loss a few weeks later with a 6-3 victory. Boys’ soccer Wheatmore remained undefeated through last week, but nothing much has been solved between the Warriors and rival Trinity. Those teams tied for the second time this year. Last week’s 2-2 outcome left the teams atop…