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Apprenticeship Randolph holds kickoff event

March 31, 2026 Randolph Record Comments Off

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

January 16, 2026 Randolph Record Comments Off

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

July 22, 2025 Randolph Record Comments Off

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 […]

Country store in Liberty closes

June 23, 2025 Bob Sutton Comments Off

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

May 16, 2025 Bob Sutton Comments Off

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

March 11, 2025 Bob Sutton Comments Off

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 […]

Fast food scene grows in Randolph County

March 6, 2025 Bob Sutton Comments Off

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 […]

Commissioners approve incentive package for concrete manufacturer

February 10, 2025 Ryan Henkel Comments Off

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 […]

Kayser-Roth plant to close in Asheboro

February 3, 2025 Randolph Record Comments Off

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 […]

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New RCEDC official ready to support industry growth

January 16, 2025 Bob Sutton Comments Off

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 […]