Entertainment - Randolph Record

24 Apr

Photos from Zoo City StrEAT Fest in Asheboro

Randolph RecordEntertainment, FeaturesAsheboro, North Carolina Zoo, Zoo City StrEAT Fest

A petting area with two tiny goats, a tiny pig and a rather large bunny was a hit with attendees Saturday at the Zoo City StrEAT Fest on Sunset Avenue in Asheboro. The event, to celebrate the North Carolina Zoo’s 50th birthday, included outdoor dining, live music and more. (PJ Ward-Brown/Randolph Record)

04 Apr

Concert series in Asheboro to bring back popular band

Bob SuttonEntertainment, Events, NewsAsheboro, Bicentennial Park, summer concert series

Number of Sunday events reduced, but longer shows ASHEBORO – One band is returning based on popular demand, while there’s a bit of a revamped schedule for spring and summer concerts in Asheboro. Downtown Asheboro Inc. and the City of Asheboro have put together a lineup of Friday and Sunday concerts at Bicentennial Park. First things first: On the Border is coming back as the lead-off for the Friday night series. “There were multiple requests to bring them back,” said Addie Corder, executive director of Down Asheboro Inc. “They had the availability and they love playing in Asheboro.” On the…

02 Jan

New downtown oyster bar will open Thursday

Randolph RecordBusiness, EntertainmentAsheboro, Full Moon Oyster Bar, restaurants

ASHEBORO — Asheboro's newest restaurant will open its doors this week. Full Moon Oyster Bar, a North Carolina-based seafood restaurant group, will welcome guests for the first time at its 128 Trade St. location on Thursday, January 4, according to a release from the company. Full Moon has other locations in Clemmons, Southern Pines, Morrisville, Jamestown, Concord and Atlantic Beach. The menu features traditional steam house seafood with steamed and raw oysters holding top billing. The bar's shuckers will provide a unique service for Asheboro diners. Beyond oysters, the steamed offerings include shrimp, scallops, clams, and crab legs. The kitchen…

14 Oct

New Miss Randolph County is crowned

Randolph RecordEntertainment, Features, NewsAshley Leonard, Miss North Carolina, Miss Randolph county, Randleman

RANDLEMAN — A 21-year old from Southern Pines is the new Miss Randolph County. Ashley Leonard, a student at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, took home the title in a competition Saturday evening and will represent Randolph County next year in the Miss North Carolina competition. Ila Monical, 15, was crowned Miss Randolph County Teen. She’s a sophomore at Topsail High School in Hampstead. The competition was sponsored and operated by the Kiwanis Club of Asheboro and took place at Randleman Elementary School auditorium. The 10 contestants competed in categories of private interview, health and fitness, talent,…

10 Oct

Miss Randolph pageant is coming soon

Randolph RecordEntertainmentMiss Randolph county, Tori Gross

Here's a photo from the 2022 pageant with Miss Randolph County Tori Gross, left, and Miss Randolph County Outstanding Teen Parker Sterling. ASHEBORO – The time is approaching for the Miss Randolph County Teen Scholarship Pageant and the Miss Randolph County pageant. The event will take place at 6 p.m. Saturday (Oct. 14) at Randleman Elementary School’s auditorium. The Miss Randolph County pageant is for women ages 18-26 who live, attend school or work in Randolph, Guilford, Alamance, Chatham, Moore Montgomery or Davidson counties. A teen division is for ages 13-17. Contestant entry is $100. Spectator admission is $10. The…

18 Sep

Asheboro radio icon Reid dies at age 62

Randolph RecordEntertainment, NewsAsheboro, Larry Reid, randolph county

ASHEBORO – Larry Reid, a radio personality in Randolph County for more than three decades, died Saturday at age 62. He spent most of his career at WKXR and WZOO, creating an identity on the air and also serving as station manager. He was named honorary mayor of Asheboro the day prior to his passing. He succumbed to an undisclosed illness. A prayer vigil was held last week in Asheboro a few days prior to his death. Reid was a Western Carolina graduate with a degree in radio/television and film and he put that to good use. Around Asheboro, he…

05 Sep

Sunset Signature Series brings variety of cultural events to Asheboro

Bob SuttonEntertainment, FeaturesCity of Asheboro, Heart of North Carolina Visitors Bureau, Kyle Petty, Sunset Signature Series, Sunset Theater

Kyle Petty will perform this weekend in Asheboro. (Courtesy photo) ASHEBORO – The Sunset Signature Series has been in place to offer a variety of cultural experiences. With that as the foundation, it has turned into a success, Owen George said. “We have a lot of flexibility with this program, which makes it great,” said George, who’s president of the Friends of the Randolph County Public Library. Next on the list of events for the Sun Signature Series is Saturday’s music presentation by Kyle Petty at Sunset Theater in downtown Asheboro. “The whole concept of the Sunset Signature Series is…

28 Jun

Miss Randolph County earns top 16 spot at Miss NC

Randolph RecordEntertainment, Featuresmiss nc, Miss North Carolina, Miss Randolph county, pageant, Tori Gross

HIGH POINT — Miss Randolph County Tori Gross earned a Top 16 finish at the Miss North Carolina competition last week in High Point. Taylor Loyd, Miss Statesville, was the winner. Gross received two scholarship awards during the week of competition totaling $2,750. “My work as Miss Randolph County is not finished, and I cannot wait to finish out my year as I serve our great county,” said Gross after the competition. Gross, of Trinity, is a graduate of Randolph Community College. Archdale native Hannah Welborn-Lewis, competing as Miss Sandhills, was a preliminary evening gown winner and finished second runner-up…

02 May

Asheboro Fall Festival returning as one-day event

Randolph RecordEntertainment, Events, NewsAsheboro Fall Festival, Randolph Arts Guild

ASHEBORO — After three years of cancellations, the 48th Fall Festival will be held Saturday, Oct. 7, as a one-day event. The festival will continue to feature arts and craft vendors, musical performances, and food. “While the Fall Festival has historically been held over two days, this year, based on the responses and feedback of vendors, attendees and community members, the Fall Festival will be a one-day event,” said a statement from the Randolph Arts Guild. The Arts Guild release said the event would comply “with the recommendations of the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services for guidance…

26 May

Most highway construction on hold for Memorial Day weekend

Randolph RecordEntertainment, Government, NewsMemorial Day

RALEIGH – The Memorial Day holiday weekend is the unofficial start to summer, and many people will kick it off with a road trip. AAA predicts nearly 1.2 million North Carolinians will travel at least 50 miles or more from home this Memorial Day weekend, which is a 7.2% increase over 2021. The N.C. Department of Transportation will be shutting down major construction that could affect travelers because of lane closures along interstates, U.S. and key N.C. routes from this Friday morning until next Tuesday night. There are some exceptions where construction conditions do not allow for the opening of…