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23 Mar

Zoo will host three-day science festival

Randolph RecordEventsAsheboro, North Carolina Science Festival, North Carolina Zoo

ASHEBORO — A month-long celebration of science will include an event at the North Carolina Zoo in April. The North Carolina Science Festival presents events across the state and this year Asheboro will host the three-day “Tinkering for Tomorrow” experience at the Kidzone at the zoo. The event runs April 1 through April 3 from 10am to 2pm. During the festival, the zoo will provide fun places where craft supplies, and recycled items are available to create solutions to science problems. There is no additional charge for the activities. The festival features hundreds of community events and is the first…

23 Mar

Farming and food prices

Blake SzilvayFeaturesfarming, fertilizer, food prices, inflation

ASHEBORO — American consumers have noticed the impact of inflation at checkout counters over the past few months. The current inflationary trend is expected to continue in the coming months. A war in Ukraine has been blamed recently for the rise in prices for many items, including groceries, which are impacted by skyrocketing fuel prices. Farmers were predicting these inflated prices well before they were seen in grocery stores. Looking back to October 2021, farmers were starting to wrap up a record crop and had already begun shopping for inputs for their 2022 crop. That year’s success was quickly met…

23 Mar

A menu for success: Restaurant neighbors feed need to help each other

Bob SuttonFeaturesAsheboro, Nannie Mae's Cafe & Bakery, the bun hut

ASHEBORO – A couple of Sunset Avenue eateries have bonded rather than competed. It’s working out well. When The Bun Hut was to open earlier this month, staffing shortages were a concern. Just down the street, Nannie Mae’s Café & Bakery owner Katherine Stroud was ready to help. On the day of the Bun Hut’s opening, Stroud closed her business to lend a hand. “We know how stressful it is when you’re just opening and we wanted them to be able to get going,” Stroud said. “Everything always goes slower than anticipated. He said things were ready, but we knew…

16 Mar

HUDSON: “I need ammunition, not a ride”

U.S. Rep. Richard HudsonOpinionsammunition, conflict, defense, Russia, Ukraine

This statement from Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has become symbolic of Ukraine’s unwavering and inspiring courage in the face of overwhelming odds from Russia’s invasion. Zelenskyy reportedly made the comment last month as he rejected an offer to evacuate from Ukraine’s capital. So last week, I introduced a bill to help meet his call to action. I firmly believe the United States has a strategic and moral obligation to aid the Ukrainian people in their fight. While I do not support sending American troops to Ukraine, I have repeatedly called for increased lethal aid and humanitarian support. I’ve also been…

16 Mar

Caraway creates program to lure driver commitments

Bob SuttonSportsCaraway, Caraway speedway, racetrack

SOPHIA — Caraway Speedway is putting together a program to reward drivers for their loyalty. It’s called “Caraway Strong” and the intent is to provide a more stable group of entrants for the speedway. “We’re starting to get the response,” general manager Darren Hackett said. “I think we’re going to be OK.” The speedway’s regular racing series begins with Sunday’s opening races in seven divisions. This is the 57th season for the track. To be part of the “Caraway Strong” program, drivers agree to compete in every points-paying event for their division across the course of the season. The incentive…

16 Mar

Piedmont Athletic Conference all-conference

Randolph RecordSportsall-conference, awards, PAC, piedmont athletic conference, winners, winter sports

Here’s a list of the Piedmont Athletic Conference’s major award winners and all-conference selections for winter sports: Boys’ basketball Player of the Year: Zane Caudle (Providence Grove) Coach of the Year: Wes Luther (Providence Grove) ALL-CONFERENCE Providence Grove: Zane Caudle, Michael Fee, Chase Whitaker. Trinity: Brandon Campbell, Trace Moffitt, Dominic Payne. Uwharrie Charter Academy: Dawson Dunn, Pierce Leonard, Ashton Troutman. Randleman: Lucas Gnieting, Dylan Wheatley. Southwestern Randolph: Sean Adkins, Nathan Ellis, Landon Williamson. Wheatmore: Adam Harrison. Girls’ basketball Player of the Year: Gracyn Hall (Randleman) Coach of the Year: Brandon Varner (Randleman) ALL-CONFERENCE Randleman: Gracyn Hall, Audra Petty, Elizabeth York.…

16 Mar

Asheboro shoe company changes hands

Bob SuttonBusinessAsheboro, B.B. Walker Company, relocation, Walker Shoe Outlet

ASHEBORO — Tyler Fortner views B.B. Walker Company as an iconic brand, so becoming part of that interested him. Fortner has purchased the Asheboro business – called Walker Shoe Outlet – and is relocating down the street on Dixie Drive. “Walker Shoe has been a well-known shoe store across the Southeast for a number of years, so it was important to keep that going,” Fortner said. “To keep that Walker Shoe name going. It’s kind of an honor to say we own it.” Steve Andrews has sold the business. There will be a move from 414 East Dixie Dr. to…

16 Mar

Moore County School Board keeps controversial ‘George’ on the shelves

A.P. DillonNews"George", books, controversy, Moore County Public Schools, School Board

RALEIGH — On March 14, the Moore County Public Schools Board held its regular monthly meeting which included discussion on the state’s Pre-K through fifth grade reading initiative and a vote on whether to keep the controversial book “George” in the county’s public school libraries. The board revisited the recommendations made by the District Media and Technology Committee to keep the controversial book “George” in two of the district’s school libraries: McDeeds Creek Elementary and Union Pines High School. The book has been heavily criticized by parents for its sexual content and transgender storyline. The book, written by Alex Gino,…

16 Mar

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Brooks Brannon

Randolph RecordSportsAOTW, athlete of the week, baseball, Brooks Brannon, Randleman High School

Brooks Brannon | Randleman, baseball Brannon had two big games at the plate as the Tigers opened Piedmont Athletic Conference play with a pair of victories against Eastern Randolph. They had posted a non-league win against North Davidson on a neutral field. Brannon, a senior catcher, drove in 12 runs in two games against Eastern Randolph. In a 13-0 victory, he racked up three hits with a double and a triple and four runs batted in. He was behind the plate as Ryan White, Seth Way and Austin Lemmons combined on a non-hitter with 11 strikeouts. Later in the week,…

11 Mar

Chamber honors locals, installs new leaders

Randolph RecordBusiness, NewsAsheboro, Asheboro/Randolph Chamber

New chamber chair Nicki Hill presents 2020-2021 Chair Kelly Heath with a plaque to recognize her service to the Chamber. (North State Journal) ASHEBORO — After a pandemic delay and during a trying time for many local businesses, there was still much to celebrate for the Randolph County business community. The Asheboro/Randolph Chamber of Commerce held its annual awards dinner Friday night at Pinewood Country Club. The celebration marked the business group's 96th annual meeting and included awards for citizen of the year, emerging leader, volunteer of the year, woman business leader, and business, industry, and organization of the year.…