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. The Asheboro facility will continue operations under the new ownership. Victor Lopez, owner of VL Concrete, Inc., is the former […]
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 Gettys’ more than 25 years of transformative impact on economic development across the state. “She was recognized for leading the […]
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 of Liberty, has closed. The last day of business apparently was May 31. Owner Art Jordan was unable to be […]
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 opinion that we’re stronger together,” said Adam Deathe, president/CEO of the Asheboro/Randolph Chamber. “We all realized that we were on […]
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 than smaller companies in 2024. However, respondents reported that companies with up to 49 employees and those with 50-99 employees […]
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 opening of Cook Out in Randleman has resulted in a parking lot often close to being filled with automobiles on […]
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 $92,000 economic development incentive package for a concrete manufacturing company to establish a facility in the county. While the name […]
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 116 jobs. The company filed a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification notice with the North Carolina Commerce Department last week and […]
David Hursey (Courtesy photo) ASHEBORO — David Hursey sees vast possibilities as he takes over as the new Existing Industry Director of the Randolph County Economic Development Corporation. “There’s a lot going on here,” Hursey said. “By and large, the county has been well-led. One of the things I want to do is promote the […]
There was a festive atmosphere and several events in downtown Asheboro during the recent holiday season. (Thadd Sanders / Randolph Record) ASHEBORO – Crowds visited downtown Asheboro in big numbers prior to and during the holidays, and that was pleasing to mayor David Smith. Smith said the events that spread across a few weeks provided […]
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