Business - Randolph Record

05 Sep

Toyota adds to plans for megasite

Randolph RecordBusiness, NewsGreensboro-Randolph megasite, Liberty, Toyota

LIBERTY – Toyota announced an additional investment of $2.5 billion in its newest North American facility, Toyota Battery Manufacturing North Carolina at the Greensboro-Randolph megasite. Last week’s announcement means added capacity to support battery electric vehicle battery production and adds 350 jobs, bringing the total employment to approximately 2,100. Scheduled to begin production in 2025, the facility will produce batteries for hybrid electric vehicles and battery electric vehicles. Construction has begun. Last year, Toyota Motor Corporation announced a global investment of approximately $70 billion for electrification efforts. Last week, as part of this aspirational goal, TMC announced a future battery production…

27 Jul

Asheboro restaurant scene undergoes changes

Bob SuttonBusiness, NewsAsheboro restaurants, Dodge City Steakhouse, Full Moon Oyster Bar, restaurants

Dodge City Steakhouse has closed in Ashesboro. (Randolph Record) ASHEBORO — The restaurant scene in Asheboro is on the move with a couple of notable developments. Dodge City Steakhouse on East Dixie Drive has closed. The Asheboro restaurant had been one of seven Dodge City Steakhouses in the state. Those are part of Hodge Restaurant Group, with corporate headquarters in Asheboro. Other than confirming that the Asheboro location has ceased operations, company officials declined to comment on the situation. “Due to an active lawsuit, we can’t comment at this time,” Amanda Hodge said Monday. “We do want to post (information)…

20 Jul

Liberty eateries feed on megasite boost

Bob SuttonBusiness, NewsGreensboro-Randolph megasite, Liberty

LIBERTY — There’s more traffic and business in and around Liberty, and that should mean more dollars spent in the small Randolph County town. This development isn’t unexpected with activity associated with the Greensboro-Randolph megasite. “I’m actually really thankful,” said Susan Aydelette, owner of Hurricane Jane’s restaurant on South Greensboro Street. “I really think it’s going to be a blessing for everyone. I know it may not look like it right now, but you have to have patience. Some people are complaining. Eventually, everything will be settled down.” Toyota is building its first U.S. battery plant for electric vehicles, with…

18 Jul

Two Asheboro stores fined for overcharging

Randolph RecordBusiness, NewsAsheboro stores, CVS, Dollar General, North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services

ASHEBORO – Two retail stores in Asheboro have been fined by the Department of Agriculture after audits showed they overcharged customers at an unacceptable rate. Dollar General store at 435 N.C. 49 South and CVS Pharmacy at 440 East Dixie Dr. were cited. The Department of Agriculture’s Consumer Services’ Standards Division conducts audits of stores around the state to monitor retailers. This process identifies when posted prices in the stores differ from what customers are charged when purchases are scanned at check-out. There were 42 stores in the state fined across the first three months of 2022 based on the…

12 Jul

Restaurant shuts doors after short time

Randolph RecordBusiness, NewsAsheboro, Gather on MLK, restaurants

ASHEBORO – About a half-year after opening, Gather on MLK is closing. The restaurant that specialized in sushi and soul food was a victim of circumstances. “I am left with the task of running two restaurants that are located an hour apart,” owner Jasmine Mohamed wrote. “Add to that the severe lack of staffing that seems to be everywhere has left me in a position where I must choose.” The restaurant opened in January as a sister restaurant to Umani Downtown in Salisbury. Mohamed said that with business partner Shawana Farmer going through health issues, it has reduced the available…

01 Jun

Democrats voting in GOP primaries might have tilted results in some races

Associated PressBusinessdemocrats, GOP, primaries, voting

WASHINGTON, D.C. — An Associated Press analysis of early voting records found more than 37,000 people who voted in Georgia’s Democratic primary two years ago cast ballots in last week’s Republican primary, an unusually high number of so-called crossover voters. The data reveal crossover voters were consequential in defeating Donald Trump’s endorsed candidates for secretary of state and, to a lesser extent, governor in the Peach State. Gov. Brian Kemp did not ultimately need Democrats in his blowout victory against his Trump-backed opponent, but Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger probably did. The Republican secretary of state cleared the 50% threshold…

18 May

Businesses expect positive impact from Asheboro’s social district

Bob SuttonBusinessAsheboro, Zoo City Social District

ASHEBORO — The newly created social district in downtown Asheboro is being embraced by some business owners involved in providing food and beverage. “I do think it will be a positive impact,” said Barbara Gallimore, an owner of The Flying Pig Food and Spirits on Sunset Avenue. “Economically, I think it will help businesses that were hurt during COVID.” The City of Asheboro approved the social district in a downtown area that will be available three days per week. This will allow alcohol beverages in public spaces, something endorsed by Downtown Asheboro Inc. “It makes for a community gathering place,”…

17 May

Randolph will have new House delegation after primary

Randolph RecordBusiness, News, PoliticsBrian Biggs, Neal Jackson, Pat Hurley

ASHEBORO — Randolph County will have new representation in Raleigh next year in the N.C. House after retirements, redistricting and the 2022 primary changed the slate of candidates. Following the retirement of long-time Rep. Allen McNeill, Randolph County voters knew they would have at least one new House member next year. In the primary to replace McNeill, pastor Neal Jackson easily captured the Republican nomination. Jackson won 63.5% of the vote as the clear winner over two other GOP candidates. Incumbent Rep. Pat Hurley faced a strong challenger in current Randolph County School Board member Brian Biggs. After the votes…

11 May

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Connor Carter

Randolph RecordBusiness, Sportsathlete of the week, Connor Carter, Eastern Randolph, Golf, prep sports

Eastern Randolph | boys’ golf Carter has turned in a strong postseason. First, he won the Piedmont Athletic Conference individual championship in the league tournament. Then he placed second in last week’s Class 1-A Midwest Regional. Carter, a junior, posted 4-over-par 78 on Monday in the first round of the Class 1-A state tournament at Longleaf Golf & Family Club in Southern Pines. That put him in a three-way tie for second place one shot off the lead going into Tuesday’s final round. Also in the state tournament, Wheatmore’s Ryan Baynard was in the Class 2-A, with competition at…

06 May

Randleman tunes up for states with another special night

Bob SuttonBusiness, Sportsbaseball, PAC baseball, prep sports, Randleman baseball, Trinity sports

Randleman's Braylen Hayes rips one of his two grand slams in the PAC Tournament title game against Trinity. (PJ Ward-Brown / Randolph Record) RANDLEMAN – There were a few more highlights for Randleman’s baseball team before the Tigers get around to main event. For the 25-win team, the state playoffs are about to arrive. “There will definitely be pressure because it’s playoffs, one-and-done type deal,” center fielder Braylen Hayes said. “I feel we can overcome the pressure once we get out there.” There were no nerves present for the Piedmont Athletic Conference Tournament, with the Tigers rolling to the championship.…