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Apprenticeship Randolph holds kickoff event
ASHEBORO — Several businesses representing local industries took part in this month’s Apprenticeship Randolph. A three-day event welcomed new high school applicants as part of orientation week. “We are seeing a renewed focus on manufacturing […]
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Asheboro concrete plant changes hands
ASHEBORO — Piedmont Ready Mix in Asheboro has been sold as part of an acquisition made by Hardrock Ready Mix. The transaction included Piedmont Ready Mix’s plant in Asheboro, according to information from the purchaser. […]
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Gettys receives statewide honor; RCEDC hits 40-year mark
Crystal Gettys (Courtesy photo) ASHEBORO — Crystal Gettys of the Randolph County Economic Development Corporation was named the 2025 Economic Developer of the Year by the North Carolina Economic Development Association. The association pointed to […]
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Country store in Liberty closes
The building that used to house Art’s Town and Country is now vacant. (Bob Sutton / Randolph Record) LIBERTY — Art’s Town and Country, a store that provided a variety of goods on the outskirts […]
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Chambers of Commerce take ‘Power of 5’ view in Randolph County
The five separate Chambers of Commerce in Randolph County have joined forces in terms of sharing more information and meeting on a regular basis. It’s under the “Power of 5” concept. “We’re all of the […]
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Big companies paid higher wages in Randolph County in 2024
ASHEBORO — Large companies tend to offer higher wages for workers in Randolph County based on a survey overseen by the Randolph County Economic Development Corporation. Companies with more than 200 employees paid higher wages […]
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Fast food scene grows in Randolph County
This Cook Out in Randleman opened during the winter. (PJ Ward-Brown / Randolph Record) The fast food restaurant scene has evolved in parts of Randolph County the past few months in a few locations. The […]
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Commissioners approve incentive package for concrete manufacturer
ASHEBORO – Randolph County is aiming to attract a new manufacturing business with the approval of a new economic incentive package. At its Feb. 3 meeting, the Randolph County Board of Commissioners approved an approximately […]
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Kayser-Roth plant to close in Asheboro
Kayser-Roth will be ending manufacturing operations at this location in Asheboro within a few months. (PJ Ward-Brown / Randolph Record) ASHEBORO — Kayser-Roth will close a longstanding factory in Asheboro this spring, meaning the loss of […]