Business - Randolph Record

16 Aug

Nominations open for upcoming state fair’s ‘Farm Family of the Day’

A.P. DillonBusinessFarm Family of the Day, NC State Fair, state fair

RALEIGH — While the 2023 N.C. State Fair is still a couple of months away, competition applications and event planning are already in motion. The fair officials have opened up nominations to honor 11 farm families to be recognized as the Tractor Supply Company’s “Farm Family of the Day.” This is the third year Tractor Supply Company has sponsored the program to celebrate farm families behind the state’s “$103.2 billion agriculture and agribusiness industry.” “The State Fair’s earliest beginnings sought to elevate the understanding of new agricultural practices and technology. Helping people make the connection between farming and the food…

09 Aug

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Kahlin Graham

Randolph RecordBusiness, SportsEastern Randolph athletics, Eastern Randolph baseball, Kahlin Graham, piedmont athletic conference, Prep baseball

Eastern Randolph, baseball Graham played a variety of positions for the Wildcats, often in the infield as the third baseman. He also was listed as a pitcher. The Wildcats reached the Class 1-A West Region finals before falling to eventual state champion Uwharrie Charter Academy. Graham is set to continue playing baseball at Guilford College. ** During the summer, we recognize seniors from the past school year.

07 Aug

Asheboro-based Klaussner Furniture Industries, Inc. to close all facilities

Bob SuttonBusiness, NewsAsheboro, Asheboro business, Klaussner, Klaussner Furniture, Klaussner Furniture Industries, Klaussner Home Furnishing, plant closings

ASHEBORO – Klaussner Furniture Industries, which once had been the largest employer in Randolph County, is shutting down operations at all its facilities, the company announced Monday. The company was tightly tied to Asheboro, which housed its corporate headquarters. According to a news release: “Klaussner’s lending source has unexpectedly refused to continue to fund the Company’s operations. This outcome was not reasonably foreseeable, but due to these unexpected circumstances, Klaussner can no longer sustain its operations.” There will be more than 800 job losses, with a majority of those connected to Asheboro and Randolph County, based on some reports. The…

15 Jul

The Taco Loco reopens after 3½ months of misery

Bob SuttonBusinessAsheboro business, Asheboro restaurants, downtown asheboro, The Taco Loco

ASHEBORO – The Taco Loco is back serving customers after the popular Mexican restaurant in downtown Asheboro was closed in various fashions for more than three months following a busted pipe. The Taco Logo should be operating with a complete menu Monday. “We’re excited to be opened back up,” restaurant manager Jackie Munoz said Saturday. The re-opening began late-afternoon Friday with the sale of tacos only. “We were slammed,” Munoz said. For the weekend, a limited menu is in place. The restaurant at 138 Sunset Ave. announced April 4 that the dining area would be closed until further notice. The…

30 May

Company departs Asheboro for Greensboro site

Bob SuttonBusiness, Government, News

ASHEBORO — Phase Change Solutions, which bills itself as a global leader in temperature control and energy efficient solutions and has been based in Asheboro, is establishing a U.S. headquarters in Greensboro, the company announced last week. Incentives played a role in luring the company to Greensboro for its expansion, according to several reports. Phase Change Solutions has been listed as an Asheboro company with a Pritchard Street address. Company officials didn’t return messages to provide clarity on any future role in Asheboro. Triad Business Journal reported that the company will relocate from Asheboro. Phase Change Solutions hasn’t been a…

17 May

Bossong golf tournament provides good times as YMCA fundraiser

Bob SuttonBusinessBossong golf tournament, Golf, Randolph-Asheboro YMCA, tournament

ASHEBORO — The latest version of the Sam Bossong Golf Tournament was deemed another success. The 23rd annual version took place Friday at Pinewood Country Club. It’s one of four major fundraisers for the Randolph-Asheboro YMCA. “A lot of this money goes right back into our kids’ programs,” said Patrick O’Hara, executive director and CEO of the Randolph-Asheboro YMCA. “It has been a great fundraiser.” More than 100 golfers took part. O’Hara said the tournament often raises up to $15,000, with a silent auction a significant part of that. There were 28 foursomes, which is a large increase from the…

08 May

Verizon operates temporary unit in Asheboro

Randolph RecordBusiness, NewsAsheboro, Verizon

Rescue workers prepare to remove a driver from a vehicle last month in Asheboro. (Scott Pelkey/Randolph Record) ASHEBORO – A Verizon store has wheels – temporarily, anyway. The store on East Dixie Drive in Asheboro was damaged by a vehicle last month. In order to remain in position to serve customers, workers are operating out of a mobile trailer. The April 10 accident occurred in the early evening and resulted in the driver being transported to a hospital in Greensboro with injuries that were described as serious but not life-threatening. Rescue crews had to secure the vehicle in place before…

10 Apr

College baseball: Thomas makes starts for UNCG; Marsh helps UNCW

Randolph RecordBusinessCollege baseball, Luke Thomas, Trevor Marsh, UNCG, UNCW

Photo: Luke Thomas GREENSBORO – Providence Grove alum Luke Thomas has moved to a role as a starting pitcher for UNC Greensboro’s baseball team the past two weeks. Thomas, a freshman, was the starter for the Spartans in the opening games of the past two Southern Conference series. He had a no-decision against Virginia Military Institute and a loss at Samford. Thomas (2-2) made his first 11 collegiate appearances as a reliever. He has one save. The Spartans (16-16 overall, 4-5 Southern Conference) have a three-game conference series at home against The Citadel with games Friday night and Saturday and…

05 Apr

Board of Commissioners approves two economic developments

Ryan Henkel, North State JournalBusinessboard of commissioners, commissioners meeting, construction, randolph county, renovation

ASHEBORO — The Randolph County Board of Commissioners met Monday, April 3, with various public hearings and property matters on the agenda. The first action the board approved was to allow the exchange of property between the Randolph County School Board and the City of Archdale. “At our last Board of Education meeting, our board declared a piece of property as surplus, but before we can make this exchange with the City of Archdale, we have to give you [the board of commissioners] the first right to this land at either fair market value or a value agreed upon between…

27 Mar

Randolph Hospital lifts mask requirement

Randolph RecordBusiness, NewsCOVID, masks, Randolph Health

ASHEBORO — Randolph Health announced Monday that it will lift universal masking requirements for patients, visitors and team members at all facilities effective at 7 a.m. Tuesday. According to a release from Randolph Health, the decision to make masks optional was made in collaboration with other regional healthcare systems, including Novant Health, Atrium Health, Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, CaroMont Health, and Cone Health. Patients may request their care teams to wear masks during treatment and clinic visits. While universal masking will no longer be required, certain exceptions apply, including wearing masks when respiratory virus symptoms are present and in…