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27 Nov

Tree lighting comes early in Asheboro; Check on other holiday-related activities

Bob SuttonNewsAsheboro, Christmas, City of Asheboro, downtown asheboro

ASHEBORO – Holiday activities will kick into gear in Asheboro just a couple of days after Thanksgiving. Mayor David Smith will light the city’s Christmas tree at 6 p.m. Saturday in downtown Asheboro. That will serve as the launch of weeks of holiday events in downtown. Compared to previous years, the lighting ceremony will be earlier on the calendar. In the past, it was held in conjunction with the city’s Christmas parade. “We’re trying to make it a bigger thing,” said Alyssa Chapuis, public information officer for the city. She said many visitors to downtown missed past lighting ceremonies because…

25 Nov

Asheboro report points to compliance as water provider

Bob SuttonGovernment, NewsAsheboro, drinking water, Trevor Nuttall, water

ASHEBORO – The City of Asheboro, as a public water provider, has reviewed its monitoring procedures of water lines in an effort to assure compliance with the Federal Safe Drinking Water Act. A report from city officials says that Asheboro has been and continues to be compliant with all federal and state rules regulating lead and copper in drinking water. Trevor Nuttall, who’s new in the position of assistant city manager, provided a report late last week outlining the city’s commitment to safe drinking water. The federal guidelines require monitoring single-family residences served by copper plumbing with lead solder joints…

24 Nov

Asheboro boys fall in OT of soccer state final

Randolph RecordSportsAsheboro Blue Comets, Cam Letterlough, Class 3-A, nchsaa, prep soccer, State championships

MATTHEWS – Asheboro’s boys’ soccer team had done so much work throughout the season and during the last game of the year that the biggest reward seemed so close. But Blue Comets couldn’t complete the assignment in the Class 3A state championship game, falling to Western Alamance 4-3 in overtime Saturday night at Mecklenburg County Sportsplex. Asheboro held a 3-0 halftime lead, courtesy of goals from Cam Letterlough, Ozmar Martinez and Diego Bustamante in a 20-minute span. Juan Macias provided two assists. “We went into halftime with a three-goal lead,” Asheboro coach Nick Arroyo said. “We came out of halftime…

24 Nov

Standout students, employees recognized by RCSS Board of Education

Ryan HenkelNewsboard of education, Education, Gary Cook, Randolph County School System, Stephen Gainey

ASHEBORO – The Randolph County Board of Education recognized a few standout performers from across the district at its Nov. 18 regular business meeting. Makayla Eibach, a fifth grade teacher at Ramseur Elementary, was selected as the Outstanding Elementary Math Teacher of the Year for the Randolph County School System. “Each year, the North Carolina Council of Teachers of Mathematics and the North Carolina Department of Instruction recognize outstanding math teachers in our schools,” said public information officer Amber Ward. “They recognize and reward those teachers who make mathematics exciting, nurture their students’ enthusiasm in mathematics, motivate students to excel…

23 Nov

Prep football: Eastern Randolph breezes through second round; Randleman stalls in loss

Randolph RecordSportsclass 1-A, Class 2-A, Eastern Randolph Wildcats, nchsaa, prep football, Randleman Tigers, state playoffs

RAMSEUR – Eastern Randolph is the last football team standing in Randolph County. The Wildcats whipped visiting Cherokee 42-0 in the second round of the Class 1A state playoffs Friday night. Mason Carson returned an interception for a touchdown for the first points of the game and Eastern Randolph was in control. Cade McCallum threw for two touchdowns and Lucas Smith rushed for 145 yards. Eastern Randolph (12-0), which is the No. 4 seed in the West Region, will next take on fifth-seeded Corvian Community (12-0), a 42-6 winner against No. 12 seed Mitchell, on Friday night at home. Eastern…

23 Nov

Southwestern Randolph falls in Class 2A soccer final

Randolph RecordSportsClass 2-A, Fernando Hernandez, nchsaa, prep soccer, Southwestern Randolph Cougars, State championships

MATTHEWS – Southwestern Randolph’s bid for a first state championship in boys’ soccer came up short. The Cougars fell 3-1 in the Class 2A final to Clinton on Friday night at Mecklenburg County Sportsplex. “I thought we represented our school well,” Southwestern Randolph coach Jimmy Walker said. “We just came up short (in the final).” Clinton took the lead in the 17th minute as Holden Spell scored the opening goal off an assist from Chris Zeleya. Just 27 seconds later, the Cougars leveled the score on a goal from Fernando Hernandez. Jonathan Lopez-Degollado supplied the assist. In the 37th minute, Clinton’s…

21 Nov

Mountaire program set for meals distribution

Randolph RecordBusiness, NewsMountaire Farms, Thanksgiving

SILER CITY – It’s the 30th anniversary of Mountaire Farms’ Thanksgiving for Thousands program. Volunteers and employees will pack 38,000 meals for families in need. Siler City is one of Saturday’s four locations. The other sites are Lumber Bridge and Statesville in North Carolina in addition to Selbyville, Del. “We continue to be so blessed to be able to partner with our local communities to make this event possible,” said JR LaPearl, director of Mountaire Cares, the charitable giving program at Mountaire. “We couldn’t do this without our volunteers, and our partners in the faith-based and non-profit world. They are…

21 Nov

Asheboro, Southwestern Randolph teams win soccer regionals, head to state finals

Bob SuttonSportsAsheboro Blue Comets, Class 2-A, Class 3-A, nchsaa, prep soccer, Southwestern Randolph Cougars, State championships

Southwestern Randolph boys’ soccer players celebrate their victory against Lincolnton in the Class 2A West Region final. (Thadd Sanders / For Randolph Record) ASHEBORO – The boys’ soccer teams from Asheboro and Southwestern Randolph will play for state championships Southwestern Randolph (27-2) will take on Clinton (27-2) for the Class 2A title at 7 p.m. Friday. Both teams were top seeded in their respective regions. Asheboro (27-2) will be in the Class 3A final against Western Alamance (24-1) at 6 p.m. Saturday. It’s a rematch from the regular season. The title games will be held at the Mecklenburg County Sportsplex…

20 Nov

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Fernando Hernandez

Randolph RecordSportsathlete of the week, Class 2-A, Fernando Hernandez, nchsaa, prep soccer, Southwestern Randolph Cougars

Southwestern Randolph, boys’ soccer Hernandez has been the leading scorer for the Cougars, who'll play in the Class 2A state final. Southwestern Randolph meets Clinton for the state championship Friday night at Mecklenburg County Sportsplex in Matthews. Hernandez, a junior forward, had racked up 48 goals through the early rounds of the state playoffs. He also rated second among Southwestern Randolph players with 24 assists. He’s on a similar pace as last season, when he had 49 goals. In 2023, he was named the Offensive Player of the year in the Piedmont Athletic Conference. Photo: Fernando Hernandez of Southwestern Randolph…

20 Nov

Asheboro recognized as a top veteran employer

Ryan HenkelGovernment, NewsAsheboro, Asheboro City Council, veterans

ASHEBORO – The City of Asheboro was recognized for its commitment to employing and retaining military veterans as it was awarded a 2024 Gold HIRE Vets Medallion Award. The virtual award ceremony was held Oct. 31 and the board was presented with the information at its Nov. 7 meeting. “The HIRE Vets Program is administered by the US Department of Labor and the acronym stands for Honoring Investments in Recruiting and Employing Military Veterans,” said human resources generalist Kristen Terry. “This program honors employers who demonstrate exemplary efforts in recruiting, employing and retaining veterans. While we do not have a…