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Plenty of special sports moments to savor in 2023
01 Jan

Plenty of special sports moments to savor in 2023

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It was another special season for Southwestern Randolph’s volleyball team and coach Darby Kennedy. (Scott Pelkey/Randolph Record) Here’s a look at some of the top sports-related story topics in Randolph County in 2023: ** The gym at Trinity High School was named in honor of longtime boys’ basketball coach Tim Kelly. ** Uwharrie Charter Academy’s wrestling team won the Class 1-A dual team state championship by defeating Avery County in Greensboro. ** Eastern Randolph’s Brecken Snotherly set a school record for points in a girls’ basketball game by posting 51 against Trinity. Snotherly had a stellar senior season before going…
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ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Brandon Campbell
28 Dec

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Brandon Campbell

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 Trinity, boys’ basketball Campbell has been a solid player for the Bulldogs, averaging in double-figure points this season. He was slightly above 10 points per game last season. The senior forward has been a good complement for high-scoring teammate Dominic Payne. His ability to produce offensively has given Trinity some versatility. Campbell is a two-time All-PAC selection in basketball. Campbell has been an all-conference choice in track and field as well. On the football team, he was one of the Bulldogs’ top receivers along with among the leading tackers on defense as a linebacker. ‌
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North Carolina State Parks to Host First Day Hikes
27 Dec

North Carolina State Parks to Host First Day Hikes

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On January 1, 2024, North Carolina joins the nationwide tradition of First Day Hikes, an event organized by the National Association of State Park Directors. The N.C. Division of Parks and Recreation announced that the state will host more than 50 staff-led hikes across its state parks. State Parks Director Brian Strong expressed excitement about the expanded First Day Hikes program for 2024. "After a few years of smaller programming, we are offering a wide variety of guided hikes and events at most of our state parks," Strong said. He encouraged visitors to bring family and friends for outdoor adventures,…
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Uwharrie Charter Academy PTO treasurer charged with embezzlement
27 Dec

Uwharrie Charter Academy PTO treasurer charged with embezzlement

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ASHEBORO — The former treasurer of Uwharrie Charter Academy's Elementary School's Parent Teacher Organization has been charged with a felony after investigators say she embezzled tens of thousands of dollars from the organization. According to a press release from the Randolph County Sheriff's Office, on September 18th, 2023, investigators received a report of embezzlement at Uwharrie Charter Elementary School located in Asheboro, NC. School officials reported suspicious activity following an internal audit of the Parent Teacher Organization's (PTO) financial records. The Sheriff's Office says detectives uncovered evidence that substantiated the school's findings and identified Julie W. McNeill, the former treasurer…
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NC Zoo mourns giraffe calf Fenn
27 Dec

NC Zoo mourns giraffe calf Fenn

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ASHEBORO — The North Carolina Zoo announced the untimely death of Fenn, the beloved six-month-old giraffe calf, whose birth and presence at the zoo delighted individuals around the world. A grief counselor was brought in to support staff members as they navigate the emotions associated with the tragic loss. Fenn was nursing when he was startled by another giraffe. He bolted, colliding with a nearby gate and falling to the ground. Unfortunately, Fenn sustained head and neck trauma from the fall and passed away in the late evening on Dec. 13, despite rapid medical intervention from veterinary staff. Fenn was born…
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Man arrested for using flashing police lights to pull over cars
27 Dec

Man arrested for using flashing police lights to pull over cars

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ASHEBORO — A local man was arrested last week after the Randolph County Sheriff's Office says he attempted to use flashing red and blue lights to pull over a vehicle in Asheboro. On December 20th, 2023, deputies responded to Meadowbrook Road after a caller reported that they had been followed by a vehicle flashing blue and red lights that they did not believe was law enforcement. According to a press release from the Sheriff's Office, deputies located the vehicle and identified the driver as Dennis Charles Richardson, age 60. The deputies determined the vehicle was privately owned and Richardson is…
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Holiday hoops return to Asheboro after hiatus
25 Dec

Holiday hoops return to Asheboro after hiatus

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Asheboro’s Malaika Khan takes a shot against Uwharrie Charter Academy earlier this season. This week, there will be holiday tournament play in Asheboro’s gym. (PJ Ward-Brown/Randolph Record) ASHEBORO – Holiday high school basketball action returns to Asheboro after a three-year gap with this week’s 16-team event at Asheboro High School. The tournament includes a girls’ bracket and a boys’ bracket, with five schools from Randolph County in the field. It’s called the SportsTone.net Christmas Invitational. Games will be held Wednesday through Friday. Along with host Asheboro, the schools entered are Providence Grove, Randleman, Southwestern Randolph, Trinity, Eastern Guilford, North Carolina…
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Prep basketball roundup: Randleman boys make early PAC statement
24 Dec

Prep basketball roundup: Randleman boys make early PAC statement

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RANDLEMAN – Randleman made perhaps the first big statement in Piedmont Athletic Conference boys’ basketball by knocking off defending champion Eastern Randolph 71-50 last week. Tyshaun Goldston’s 18 points and Greg Price’s 15 points were tops for the Tigers. Timothy Brower had 24 points for Eastern Randolph. Entering the holiday break from conference competition, Randleman and Trinity were at 2-0 as the only teams in the PAC without a league loss. ** Trinity smacked host Wheatmore 71-38 in PAC play as Dominic Payne posted 27 points and Brandon Campbell had 15 points. ** Southwestern Randolph received 20 points from Marcus…
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Norwood begins journey with Tar Heels
23 Dec

Norwood begins journey with Tar Heels

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Jani Norwood (Courtesy photo) RAMSEUR – Jani Norwood of Eastern Randolph officially became a member of the signing class for the North Carolina football team this week. The senior lineman was a four-year starter on the offensive line. This year, he was named the Piedmont Athletic Conference’s Defensive Player of the Year for his work on the defensive front for the Wildcats, who won their third consecutive conference championship. Twenty of North Carolina’s 27 signees, including Norwood, are listed as early enrollees and another comes as a junior college transfer. That explains why Norwood isn’t a member of Eastern Randolph’s…
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Here are Piedmont Athletic Conference all-conference teams for fall sports
22 Dec

Here are Piedmont Athletic Conference all-conference teams for fall sports

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Southwestern Randolph’s Fernando Hernandez, left, and Randleman’s Chris Ayala were two of the top boys’ soccer players in the PAC. (PJ Ward-Brown/Randolph Record) Here’s a list of the Piedmont Athletic Conference’s major award winners and all-conference selections for fall sports: Boys’ cross country Runner of the Year: Zach Hazelwood (Wheatmore) Coach of the Year: Dennis Lewis (Providence Grove) Team: Robbie Clark (Providence Grove), Colin Duvall (Providence Grove), Alden Shelton (Providence Grove), Kelton Shoptaw (Providence Grove), Caleb Ward (Providence Grove), Jedidah Dake (Randleman), Freddie Mercado (Randleman), Austin Luck (Uwharrie Charter Academy), Zeriah Thompson (Uwharrie Charter Academy), Chris White (Uwharrie Charter Academy),…
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