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12 Jan

Asheboro picks next city manager from western North Carolina

Bob SuttonGovernment, NewsCity of Asheboro, David Smith, Donald Duncan, John Ogburn

Donald Duncan (Courtesy photo) ASHEBORO – Donald Duncan, who has been involved in city and county government in the western part of North Carolina, will be the next city manager for Asheboro. Duncan was selected among several dozen applicants. “My family and I are excited to join the Asheboro community,” Duncan said in a statement. “I aspire to live up to the trust placed in me by a wonderful Mayor and dedicated City Council.” Duncan, 47, spent the last three years as Caldwell County manager. Before that, he was city manager in Conover for 15 years. He has bachelor’s degree in…

12 Jan

UCA wrestlers buff up with more success

Bob SuttonSportsCaden Bond, Chris Waddell, Dominic Hittepole, Lorenzo Alston, piedmont athletic conference, prep wrestling, Uwharrie Charter Academy Eagles, Wheatmore Warriors

Caden Bond TRINITY — Uwharrie Charter Academy’s wrestling team is on target for a league championship and another bid for a dual team state title. Per usual, the Eagles have been doing so by rolling past most opponents. “We’re trying to dominate,” senior Aiden Foster said. “We’re trying to be better every day.” UCA has a new coach in Hayden Waddell, who moved into the position that his father, Chris Waddell, previously held. The elder Waddell remains involved and on the bench with the Eagles. “We’re trying to stay consistent with what we do,” said Hayden Waddell, who was the…

11 Jan

Prep girls’ basketball: Staples sets UCA record; Providence Grove ends skid vs. neighbor

Randolph RecordSportsLaurel Bernhardt, Nevaeh Staples, Prep Basketball, Providence Grove Patriots, Uwharrie Charter Academy Eagles

Nevaeh Staples goes up for a shot against Bethany Community earlier this season. (PJ Ward-Brown / Randolph Record) ASHEBORO – Junior forward Nevaeh Staples set a Uwharrie Charter Academy single-game program record with 34 points in Thursday night’s 68-49 girls’ basketball victory against visiting Eastern Randolph. Staples shot 13-for-15 from the field and went 8-for-13 on free throws in the Piedmont Athletic Conference game. She had 10 first-quarter points and went to halftime with 18 points before rolling up 10 more points in the third quarter. Sammy Chriscoe added 11 points for UCA (14-3, 3-1). Staples also provided seven rebounds,…

10 Jan

Schools in Randolph County react to NCHSAA league proposals

Bob SuttonSportsAsheboro Blue Comets, Chris Chapman, Chris Waddell, Cody Moran, Corey Phillips, Eastern Randolph Wildcats, nchsaa, piedmont athletic conference, Providence Grove Patriots, Randleman Tigers, realignment, Robert Mitchell, Southwestern Randolph Cougars, Trinity Bulldogs, Uwharrie Charter Academy Eagles, Wes Berrier, Wheatmore Warriors

ASHEBORO – The proposed conference make-ups for the next North Carolina High School Athletic Association realignment look good to officials from most Randolph County schools. That’s not to say adjustments won’t be sought from some schools, including Southwestern Randolph. “We’re researching some things,” athletics director Chris Chapman said. The new league lineups come as the NCHSAA expands from four to eight classifications beginning in the summer to begin a four-year cycle. The initial draft of conferences was unveiled in December. Schools have until Jan. 21 to appeal for changes. “I think the state did a real good job of thinking…

09 Jan

Randleman’s champion high jumper adds dunking to portfolio, picks N.C. State for college

Bob SuttonSportsChase Farlow, North Carolina State, Prep Basketball, prep track and field, Randleman Tigers

Chase Farlow of Randleman soars toward the rim against Eastern Randolph last month. (PJ Ward-Brown / Randolph Record) RANDLEMAN – One the state’s top high jumpers can dunk, too. It hasn’t come automatically for Randleman senior Chase Farlow, but he has thrown a few down in game action for the Tigers boys’ basketball team. During the holiday break, Farlow also locked in his college destination. He’s heading to North Carolina State on a scholarship for track and field. Farlow said he felt the Wolfpack’s program was a good fit for him. He drew increasing interest from college track and field…

09 Jan

Randolph County presented with positive financial reports

Ryan HenkelNewsDarrell Frye, Randolph County Commissioners

ASHEBORO – The Randolph County Board of Commissioners received a positive report on its annual audit during the group's first meeting of the year Monday. “All four of the opinions we rendered are what we call unmodified opinions,” said April Adams, Partner at Cherry Bekaert, the county’s auditing firm. “Those are the best opinions you can get. It’s giving you an indication that your financial statements are free from material misstatement and that’s the highest level of assurance we can give you as an audit firm.” It’s another year of clean audits for the county which has made such accolades…

08 Jan

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Timothy Brower

Randolph RecordSportsathlete of the week, Eastern Randolph Wildcats, Prep Basketball, Timothy Brower

Eastern Randolph, boys’ basketball Brower has been off to another strong start to a season as he’s one of the region’s most dynamic guards. A senior, he’s averaging 21.3 points per game. His 22-point outing against visiting Asheboro on Friday night was another example of his production. Brower has Eastern Randolph’s top totals in 3-point baskets and free throws, while also leading the Wildcats with 3.7 assists per game. He’s among the team leaders in rebounding with six boards per outing. Brower posted a team-leading 20.7 points per game last season. That came after he was second among the Wildcats…

08 Jan

Asheboro church plans large missions event for weekend

Bob SuttonEvents, NewsFirst Baptist Church of Asheboro, missions, Religion

ASHEBORO -- First Baptist Church of Asheboro has an expanded program coming this weekend as part of a celebration of 25-plus years of mission work. The Church-Wide World Mission Conference on Saturday at the church’s Christian Life Center is open to members and attendees from other churches and the community at-large. The conference kicks off the 2025 mission program for the church. The church's mission team was created in 2000. Jimmy Huffman was a founding member of the church’s “On Mission Team” and he’s helping direct Saturday’s program. “This is a time of celebration and looking forward,” Huffman said. Huffman,…

07 Jan

Asheboro Blue Comets look toward conference basketball challenges

Bob SuttonSportsAsheboro Blue Comets, Brian Nance, Mid-Piedmont Conference, Osiris Rodriguez, Prep Basketball

Asheboro’s Elijah Woodle goes up for a shot against Chatham Central as teammate Osiris Rodriguez looks on during action in last month’s holiday tournament. (PJ Ward-Brown / Randolph Record) ASHEBORO – The beginning of play in the Mid-Piedmont Conference gives the Asheboro boys’ basketball team something fresh to experience. The Blue Comets are looking for another strong effort in league competition. With a 9-3 overall record, there’s plenty to be excited about. “We just want to win,” forward Zak Blackwell said. “We put in all the work.” Veteran coach Brian Nance’s team won nine of its first 10 games. So…

06 Jan

Prep wrestling: Wheatmore’s Hittepole pins way to title; Trinity grapplers excel; UCA racks up duals wins

Randolph RecordSportsBliss Joyce, Dominic Hittepole, Jaden Allred, Joseph Trahan, Lorenzo Alston, prep wrestling, Trinity Bulldogs, Uwharrie Charter Academy Eagles, Wheatmore Warriors

Wheatmore’s Dominic Hittepole, top, works against an opponent during last year’s state tournament. (Randolph Record file photo) GREENSBORO – Dominic Hittepole of Wheatmore added another individual championship in the wrestling season by capturing first place in the Crosby Invitational on Saturday at Greensboro Dudley. Hittepole pinned Eden Morehead’s Brock Blizzard in 3:45 of the 175-pound title bout. It was his fourth pin of the day after topping Central Davidson’s Ethan Mumford in 31 seconds, Greensboro Page’s Ian Harris in 3:14 and Greensboro Grimsley’s Hayden Rogers in 32 seconds. A week earlier, Hittepole won 6-3 against Blizzard in a consolation-round match…