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WIC moves Archdale office to new address
20 Jun

WIC moves Archdale office to new address

Randolph RecordNews, ,
ARCHDALE – The Women, Infants, and Children program office located in Archdale has moved to a new location along Balfour Drive. The WIC office has relocated to 215 Balfour Dr. Office hours at the Archdale location are Thursday’s from 9 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m. WIC, which is part of Randolph County Public Health, continues to provide services clients at the main program center at 1461 North Fayetteville St., Asheboro. Office hours at the Asheboro location are 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday.
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New coach Scott Tyson sees Randleman girls’ basketball job as ideal
19 Jun

New coach Scott Tyson sees Randleman girls’ basketball job as ideal

Bob SuttonSports, , , , ,
Scott Tyson (Courtesy photo)  RANDLEMAN – When the Randleman girls’ basketball coaching position became open, Scott Tyson saw that as an ideal situation. So he’s back in a coaching capacity after he was hired as the third coach in three years for the Tigers. “It’s really the tradition that Coach (Brandon) Varner started and Coach (Steve) Rightmyer continued last year,” Tyson said. Tyson coached the girls’ team at Southern Guilford in 2022-23 before taking the past school year off from a coaching role. He said he’s happy to be back. While in high school, Tyson spent three years at Western…
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Franklinville unveils new town hall
19 Jun

Franklinville unveils new town hall

Bob SuttonNews, ,
The new location for the Franklinville Town Hall is just up the street from the previous location. (Bob Sutton / Randolph Record) FRANKLINVILLE – The new location for the town hall in Franklinville is open in a renovated bank building. A ribbon cutting was held Friday with several dozen attendees on location at the building that opened in 1920 after construction began a year earlier. The town offices have moved along West Main Street from the nearby building on the ground floor that houses the town library above. That’s next door to Franklinville Diner. “It was the bank and the…
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Uwharrie-Ridge Six-Twelve to expand career pathway opportunities
18 Jun

Uwharrie-Ridge Six-Twelve to expand career pathway opportunities

Ryan HenkelNews, , ,
The Randolph County School System's Board of Education provided an updated on the marketing priority regarding Uwharrie-Ridge Six-Twelve during a board meeting earlier this month. “Over 3½ years, I’ve gotten the chance to really be immersed in that culture,” said CTE director David Cross. “I’ve asked a lot of questions, I’ve talked to a lot of staff members, talked to the guidance counselors to try and figure out … Uwharrie-Ridge is a special place. They have a great culture and I want to make sure that as we take our next steps with CTE that we make sure we’re doing what…
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American Legion baseball: Post 45 edges Post 81 again in intra-county clash
18 Jun

American Legion baseball: Post 45 edges Post 81 again in intra-county clash

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Post 45 pitcher Parker Kines (Bob Sutton / Randolph Record) ASHEBORO – Parker Kines wasn’t certain he would play American Legion baseball, but it has turned out to be a good thing for him and Randolph County Post 45 so far this season. Kines was on the mound for a strong start as Post 45 topped Liberty Post 81 for the second time in five nights, a 6-4 decision Monday night at McCrary Park. “I wasn’t planning on this,” he said of the summer activity. “But my coach (at Wheatmore) said it would be a good idea.” Kines, a rising…
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Ex-Randleman standout Atkins looks for new baseball home
17 Jun

Ex-Randleman standout Atkins looks for new baseball home

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Hunter Atkins (Bob Sutton / Randolph Record) ASHEBORO – Former Randleman baseball standout Hunter Atkins said playing for the Asheboro ZooKeepers this summer is a treat. It’s also serving as an audition. After one season in UNC Greensboro’s program, Atkins has entered the NCAA transfer portal. That puts more emphasis on the third baseman’s production for the ZooKeepers in the Coastal Plain League. “Trying to get some stats up and see if I can get to a good home,” Atkins said. Atkins had a redshirt season in 2024, so he never took the field for UNCG. The Spartans had a…
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Green Metals to join Liberty’s jobs scene
17 Jun

Green Metals to join Liberty’s jobs scene

Bob SuttonNews, , ,
LIBERTY – Green Metals Inc. is coming to Liberty, providing another jobs boost connected to the Toyota Battery Manufacturing plant at Greensboro-Randolph megasite. The company is a partner in the Toyota Tsusho family associated with scrap/waste handling and recycling solutions. Based on information from the Randolph County Economic Development Corporation, Green Metals will process dry battery material for offsite recycling, as well as handle and store other waste streams. Materials will be packaged and sent off for recycling. Green Metals could make an investment of nearly $19.8 million across five years in the Liberty project, according to RCEDC. The site…
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Rose claims trio of races at Caraway Speedway
16 Jun

Rose claims trio of races at Caraway Speedway

Randolph RecordSports, , ,
Corey Rose made several visits to victory lane Saturday night at Caraway Speedway. (Courtesy photo) SOPHIA – Corey Rose won three races in three different divisions Saturday night at Caraway Speedway. Rose edged teammate Bentley Black to prevail in the 12-lap Bootleggers feature. Rose then topped the competition in the 20-lap Modified 4s event, with Jeff Linkous in second place. To cap his busy night, Rose was the winner in the Enduro/Any Car feature covering 50 laps. ** Gary Ledbetter won the Challengers race in a 12-driver field. Ledbetter edged points leader Brody Duggins and third place went to Justin…
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Randolph County residents to save on zoo tickets in August
16 Jun

Randolph County residents to save on zoo tickets in August

Randolph RecordNews,
ASHEBORO – Randolph County residents will be able to visit the North Carolina Zoo at a discount as part of the zoo's 50th anniversary celebration. “Randolph County Days at the Zoo” will run from Aug. 5-30, allowing county residents and up to three guests to attend for $5 each. “This is a program to give back to our community and express our gratitude for 50 wild years here in Randolph County,” said Diane Villa, deputy director and chief communications officer at the North Carolina Zoo. Randolph County residents will need to make an online reservation to receive the discounted rate, and the three…
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College softball, baseball: Perdue, others collect USA South honors
15 Jun

College softball, baseball: Perdue, others collect USA South honors

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Kyler Perdue (Courtesy photo) Area softball players made big impacts during the past season Kyler Perdue of Pfeiffer was named the USA South Conference’s Rookie of the Year for softball. Perdue is a Southwestern Randolph graduate. Perdue, a freshman shortstop, batted .350, starting in all 49 games. She was an all-conference second-team selection. Pfeiffer produced a 45-4 record and advanced to the NCAA Division III Tournament. The Falcons went 2-2 in the tournament, eliminated in a 6-4 loss to regional host Christopher Newport in Newport News, Va. Freshman infielder Madison Varner, also a Southwestern Randolph alum, had one hit in…
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