ASHEBORO — Registration is open for the Randolph County Senior Games, which are open for ages 50 and older. The competitions will take place from March 9 through April 23 in a variety of athletic events. Those events include bowling, swimming, badminton, cycling, cornhole, pickleball, tennis, track and field, mini golf, bocce, horseshoes and shuffleboard […]
ASHEBORO — A documentary titled “Rising Above Helene” will be shown later this month at the Randolph County Agricultural Center. Randolph County is partnering with the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners in showing the documentary. The screening will be held at 6 p.m. Jan. 30. In September 2024, the remnants of Hurricane Helene soaked […]
ASHEBORO — The City of Asheboro has made arrangements for a pair of special holiday programs at Sunset Theatre. The first of those is set for 7 p.m. Saturday with the “A Rat Pack Christmas!” It’s a tribute to Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr. The group “Rat Pack Now” tours the country […]
Here’s a float that appeared during last year’s Asheboro Christmas Parade. (Randolph Record file photo) ASHEBORO — Interest is running high again for the Asheboro Christmas Parade with the deadline at the end of this week to apply to secure a spot in the annual event. “Last year, we had an overabundance of parade […]
RANDLEMAN — Victory Junction will hold its annual Run to Victory at 7:30 a.m. Saturday on the camp’s grounds, inviting runners, walkers, rollers, and strollers to help fuel life-changing camp experiences for children living with complex medical and physical needs. For participant Cindy Heafner, it’s a way to provide life-changing experiences to children. Last year, Heafner, […]
A sculptural piece handmade by Joseph Sand is on display at Joseph Sand Pottery in Randleman. (Courtesy Dan Routh Photography) By Melinda Burris Randolph Record RANDLEMAN — Joseph Sand Pottery will hold its annual summer kiln opening the first two weekends in September, open from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays and from 1-5 p.m. Sundays. The […]
Crystal Gettys (Courtesy photo) ASHEBORO — Crystal Gettys of the Randolph County Economic Development Corporation was named the 2025 Economic Developer of the Year by the North Carolina Economic Development Association. The association pointed to Gettys’ more than 25 years of transformative impact on economic development across the state. “She was recognized for leading the […]
Residents ride on a float during the annual Millboro parade for Independence Day on July 4 in Franklinville. There were dozens of groups passing by as parade participants. (PJ Ward-Brown / Randolph Record) ASHEBORO — The long holiday weekend began with various celebrations in Randolph County. Residents and visitors took part in numerous activities […]
Big graduating classes were among the themes for high school commencements this spring in Randolph County. The largest class was at Asheboro High School with 352 graduates. That marks the school’s biggest class in 25 years. Most high school commencements in the county were held this week, though there were a couple earlier. Within the […]
The farmers market in Liberty is located along West Swannanoa Avenue. (Bob Sutton / Randolph Record) LIBERTY — The farmers market in Liberty has new rules this year as organizers hope to jumpstart interest. Kolby Riddle, director of the parks and recreation department for Liberty, said the farmers market near downtown is somewhat evolving. “It […]
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