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Prep Football: Wildcats move on; Patriots fade at Reidsville
11 Nov

Prep Football: Wildcats move on; Patriots fade at Reidsville

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RAMSEUR – Eastern Randolph began what it hopes is a long journey in the state playoffs with a 28-12 victory against visiting Mountain Heritage on Thursday night. The Wildcats (10-1), which received a first-round bye in Class 1-A, received two touchdowns apiece from Ervodd Cassady and Lucas Smith. Cassady ran for 205 yards. Next for the Wildcats, who are the top seed in the West Region, is a home game next Friday night against eighth-seeded Robbinsville (9-3), which topped No. 24 seed Cherokee 39-12 in the second round for its second win of the season against that foe. Mountain Heritage…
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ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Anakin Leister
09 Nov

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Anakin Leister

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Wheatmore, boys’ soccer Leister, a senior, was one of the most productive players for Wheatmore, which had an undefeated regular season.  Leister racked up a team-high 19 assists this season. He was third on the Wheatmore team in goals with 16. Leister had two goals and an assist last week when the Warriors opened the Class 2-A state playoffs with a 5-2 victory against visiting Monroe. The Warriors (19-1-4) reached the second round before their season ended with a loss to Patton.
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Board of Commissioners approves funding for four SRO positions for elementary schools
09 Nov

Board of Commissioners approves funding for four SRO positions for elementary schools

Ryan Henkel, North State JournalNews, ,
ASHEBORO — The Randolph County Board of Commissioners met Monday to deliver their decision on how to allocate $600,00 in state funding. In addition, the board also approved four new SRO positions for the county elementary schools. First up on the agenda for the board was a presentation on the Children’s Home Society Study results. “Back in November of 2021, the Randolph County Partnership for Children requested funding for an early childhood community survey in order to more effectively identify the needs of children and caregivers in Randolph County,” said commissioner Hope Haywood. “The partnership used for this survey was…
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Richard Hudson wins in new Congressional seat
08 Nov

Richard Hudson wins in new Congressional seat

Randolph RecordGovernment, News, Politics,
ASHEBORO -- Rep. Richard Hudson (R-NC08) will return to the U.S. House as the representative for North Carolina's Ninth Congressional District based on unofficial results Tuesday night. With about two-thirds of the precincts reporting, Hudson had more than 80% of the vote in a lopsided victory over Democratic candidate Ben Clark. After a three-judge panel redrew Congressional maps for North Carolina, Hudson announced he would run in the new ninth district that includes Chatham, Cumberland, Harnett, Hoke, Lee, Moore, Randolph, Richmond, and Scotland counties. Hudson is in his fifth term in the U.S. House serving the N.C.’s eighth congressional district.…
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Seabolt to remain sheriff in Randolph County
08 Nov

Seabolt to remain sheriff in Randolph County

Randolph RecordNews
Randolph County Sheriff Greg Seabolt was an overwhelming winner to keep his position. Seabolt was racking up more than 80% of the votes compared to opponent Sean Walker. In the Randolph County Board of Commissioners race in District 4, Hope Haywood was a huge winner. Kimberly Walker was the opponent. Commissioners chairman Darrell Frye and David Allen, who withstood a primary challenge, were unopposed in keeping their positions. The top vote-getter for Randolph County School System’s board of education was Shannon Whitaker. Three spots were at stake, with Phillip Lanier and Fred Burgess in good positions to secure the other…
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Turnout strong for early voting in Randolph County
07 Nov

Turnout strong for early voting in Randolph County

Bob SuttonNews, Politics,
The election sites, like this one in Asheboro, were busy at times during the past couple of weeks. (PJ Ward-Brown/Randolph Record) Almost 27,000 residents cast ballots during early voting in Randolph County in advance of this week’s general election. The turnout proved particularly heavy on the final days. Of the 15 days used for early voting in the county, three of the heaviest four turnouts came in the last three days. The high total was Friday’s 2,742. Next was Oct. 24 – the fourth day of early voting – with 2,080. The third busiest day was Thursday with 2,068 and…
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Hirschman wins again in North-South Shootout
07 Nov

Hirschman wins again in North-South Shootout

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Matt Hirschman, right, celebrates another victory in the North-South Shootout. (Courtesy photo) SOPHIA – Matt Hirschman added to his championship haul in the North-South Shootout. Hirschman, a driver from Pennsylvania, became an eight-time winner of the 20-year event with Saturday’s victory at Caraway Speedway. Burt Myers of Winston-Salem placed second, while fast qualifier Patrick Emerling, a New Yorker, was third. Emerling’s qualifying team was 15.919 seconds, edging Hirschman, Kyle Scisco, Caleb Heady and Brian Loftin. Jimmy Blewett briefly led the 125-lap feature, while Myers held the front spot for 43 laps. Following a caution that ended the race for Jeremy…
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Snotherly places eighth in cross country state meet
07 Nov

Snotherly places eighth in cross country state meet

Randolph RecordSports,
Brecken Snotherly, shown during the track and field season, had a strong outing in the state cross country meet. (Randolph Record file photo) KERNERSVILLE – Brecken Snotherly of Eastern Randolph placed eighth in the Class 1-A state cross country meet Saturday at Ivy Redmon Complex. Snotherly, a senior, posted a time of 21 minutes, 21.66 seconds. In Class 2-A girls, Providence Grove had a team entry, placing 11th. The Patriots were paced by a trio of juniors. Jensen Auman was (22:38.40) was 40th, Mia Browder (22:56.70) was 44th and Carolina DuVall (23:05.64) was 51st. On the boys’ side, Zach Hazelwood…
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Prep Football: Patriots win for first time in state playoffs; Randleman falls in OT
05 Nov

Prep Football: Patriots win for first time in state playoffs; Randleman falls in OT

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Randleman’s Chase Farlow chases Lincolnton's Andre Bost during Friday night’s game. (Scott Pelkey/Randolph Record) MAYODAN – Providence Grove won a football game in the state playoffs for the first time in school history Friday night. The visiting Patriots topped McMichael 48-14 in the Class 2-A first round. Next, Providence Grove (8-3) aims for an even more monumental task by going to state power Reidsville, which is the No. 1 seed in the West Region, for a second-round game. Zander Cheek and Zane Cheek both scored three touchdowns. Zane Cheek ran for three touchdowns and Zander Cheek had two rushing touchdowns…
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