Business - Randolph Record

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.…

05 May

Randolph Community College, state honors Shackleford’s influence, passion

Randolph RecordBusinessAsheboro, Dr. Robert Shackleford Jr., Randolph Community College

ASHEBORO — Outgoing Randolph Community College president Dr. Robert Shackleford Jr. is leaving with more distinctions. Shackleford was awarded the Order of the Long Leaf Pine on April 27. That came as part of the ribbon cutting for the Dr. Robert S. Shackleford Allied Health Center. Members of the Board of Trustees and the Foundation Board, faculty, staff, students, state legislators, and members of the Randolph County community were on hand on the front lawn and in the lobby of the Center. “When (Board of Trustees Chair Mac Sherrill) announced they were going to name it the Robert Shackleford Jr.…

27 Apr

Technimark to expand, create more jobs in Asheboro

Randolph RecordBusinessAsheboro, expansion, jobs, Technimark

ASHEBORO — More jobs should be coming to Randolph County. Technimark, LLC, a manufacturing solutions provider for the healthcare and consumer packaging markets, will expand its healthcare production operations in Asheboro to create 220 jobs, Gov. Roy Cooper announced last week. The company will invest $62 million to support growth in its healthcare and consumer packaging markets. “We’re excited to expand our healthcare manufacturing capabilities at our Asheboro headquarters,” said Brad Wellington, Technimark’s president and CEO. “The commitment and support we have received from the State of North Carolina has been invaluable to making this expansion a reality, allowing us…

16 Mar

Asheboro shoe company changes hands

Bob SuttonBusinessAsheboro, B.B. Walker Company, relocation, Walker Shoe Outlet

ASHEBORO — Tyler Fortner views B.B. Walker Company as an iconic brand, so becoming part of that interested him. Fortner has purchased the Asheboro business – called Walker Shoe Outlet – and is relocating down the street on Dixie Drive. “Walker Shoe has been a well-known shoe store across the Southeast for a number of years, so it was important to keep that going,” Fortner said. “To keep that Walker Shoe name going. It’s kind of an honor to say we own it.” Steve Andrews has sold the business. There will be a move from 414 East Dixie Dr. to…