Events - Randolph Record

13 Mar

Lineup of annual concerts set for Asheboro; Mayor’s forum rescheduled

Bob SuttonEntertainment, Events, Government, NewsBicentennial Park, City of Asheboro, David Smith, planning board, summer concert series

ASHEBORO — The lineup of nine free concerts in Asheboro has been announced by the City of Asheboro and Downtown Asheboro Inc. The Rock’n the Park Concert Series is slated for Friday nights at Bicentennial Park and the long-standing Summer Concert Series will have another edition on Sundays. The Friday concerts begin with opening acts at 6:30 p.m. and the tribute band performance at 8 p.m. They are slated for May 30 (Live Wire), June 27 (Fix You), July 25 (Slippery When Wet) and Aug. 15 (Chicago Rewired). “This event not only creates a vibrant atmosphere for our community but…

11 Mar

Big companies paid higher wages in Randolph County in 2024

Bob SuttonBusiness, Events, NewsDavid Hursey, Employment, Kevin Franklin, randolph county, Randolph County Economic Development Corporation

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 than smaller companies in 2024. However, respondents reported that companies with up to 49 employees and those with 50-99 employees paid higher wages than companies with 100-200 employees. The survey was conducted among manufacturing and technical companies. Data came from 33 local companies employing a total of 4,529 workers. “These results confirm Randolph County is home to a robust, competitive job market,” said Kevin Franklin,…

27 Feb

New church to launch in Liberty

Bob SuttonEvents, NewsGrowing Faith Church, Liberty

LIBERTY — The timing seemed right for Brian Beasley and others to organize a new church to serve the growing Liberty area. The launch of Growing Faith Church is set for Sunday. “A series of things called me to lead a church,” Beasley said, pointing to the Greensboro-Randolph megasite. “With the growth, it seemed like the Lord was pulling us to assembly there.” The first worship service is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. at Liberty Elementary School at 206 North Fayetteville St. Growing Faith Church stems from Pleasant Garden Baptist Church in Guilford County, slightly more than a dozen miles away.…

17 Feb

Asheboro to hold ‘Sip & Shop’ to draw people downtown

Bob SuttonEvents, NewsAddie Corder, City of Asheboro, downtown asheboro, Downtown Asheboro Inc.

ASHEBORO — A new event organized to bring customers to downtown Asheboro is scheduled for later this week. “Sip & Shop” is described as an opportunity for residents and visitors to taste specialty wines while exploring businesses. It will be held from noon-4 p.m. Feb. 22. Attendees can sample wines at participating businesses, stretching from Worth Street to Church Street. “I think it’s a fun event,” said Addie Corder of Downtown Asheboro Inc. “It’s a chance to explore downtown.” Tickets are required, with a cost of $23 in advance and $33 on the day of the event. Ticket holders must…

16 Feb

Substation’s opening adds to coverage in Ramseur

Bob SuttonEvents, Newsgreg seabolt, Hampton Spivey, police, Ramseur, Randolph County Sheriff's Office

RAMSEUR – The grand opening of a Randolph County Sheriff’s Office substation in Ramseur is another visible step in the town resolving issues that resulted in controversy last summer. The sheriff’s office is overseeing law enforcement in the town in an arrangement that developed with the Ramseur Police Department being dissolved. “I think Ramseur is going to be well-served working with the sheriff’s department,” said Carol Akers, the town clerk and finance officer. “Everything is positive.” The substation is at 1507 Main Street. The open house and ceremony are scheduled for 5 p.m. Tuesday (Feb. 18). The collaboration between the…

10 Feb

Commissioners approve incentive package for concrete manufacturer

Ryan HenkelBusiness, Events, Government, Newsbusiness, Franklinville, Randolph County Board of Commissioners

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 $92,000 economic development incentive package for a concrete manufacturing company to establish a facility in the county. While the name of the company wasn’t revealed, the project is titled Blue Crab. “Their goal is to construct a precast concrete manufacturing facility to serve the southeast region as the company expands their customer base,” said Crystal Gettys, Randolph County EDC’s business recruitment director. “It’s a 100-year-old…

03 Feb

Kayser-Roth plant to close in Asheboro

Randolph RecordBusiness, Events, NewsEmployment, factory, Kayser-Roth, layoffs

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 116 jobs. The company filed a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification notice with the North Carolina Commerce Department last week and pointed out that workers had been notified. In the notice to the state, Kayser-Roth CEO Gianni Orsini wrote: “Kayser-Roth has decided, after painful consideration, to cease operations at its Asheboro, NC facility. Ongoing cost pressures have led to a reconsideration of Kayser-Roth’s facility footprint and resulted in this…

08 Jan

Asheboro church plans large missions event for weekend

Bob SuttonEvents, NewsFirst Baptist Church of Asheboro, missions, Religion

ASHEBORO -- First Baptist Church of Asheboro has an expanded program coming this weekend as part of a celebration of 25-plus years of mission work. The Church-Wide World Mission Conference on Saturday at the church’s Christian Life Center is open to members and attendees from other churches and the community at-large. The conference kicks off the 2025 mission program for the church. The church's mission team was created in 2000. Jimmy Huffman was a founding member of the church’s “On Mission Team” and he’s helping direct Saturday’s program. “This is a time of celebration and looking forward,” Huffman said. Huffman,…

03 Oct

NASCAR Day Festival might attract more vendors this weekend

Bob SuttonEntertainment, Events, Newsfestivals, NASCAR Day Festival, Randleman, Richard Petty

RANDLEMAN – The 36th edition of the NASCAR Day Festival in downtown Randleman is scheduled for 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday. The event honors the Petty family and their impact on NASCAR and in the community. The activities extend well beyond tributes to stock car racing. “It’s a lot of other things,” said Jeff Freeman, director of the Randleman Chamber of Commerce. “It’s a promotional tool to keep Randleman on the map.” Main Street and Commerce Square will have food, crafts, art, home products, racing memorabilia, youth activities and a stilt walker. There’s also three stages for entertainment. Freeman said vendors…

13 Sep

Red Cross schedules September blood drives in Randolph County

Randolph RecordEvents, NewsAmerican Red Cross, blood drives, Red Cross

After a blood shortage this summer, the American Red Cross is holding a number of blood donation events throughout the month of September. While all blood types are needed, there is a particular demand for type O blood donors and those willing to give platelets. Donors from Sept. 16-30 will receive a $15 e-gift card to a merchant of their choice. See RedCrossBlood.org/Fall for more. In Randolph County, there are events scheduled in Asheboro and Liberty during the next few weeks: Sept. 17: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at YMCA Asheboro Randolph, 343 NC Hwy 42 North in Asheboro Sept. 18: 10 a.m.…