Events - Randolph Record

06 Aug

McGlohon’s story to be revisited at library event in Asheboro

Randolph RecordEventsAsheboro Public Library, atomic bomb, John McGlohon, World War II

Here’s the late John McGlohon speaking at the Asheboro Public Library in August 2016 about his experience photographing the atomic bombing of Hiroshima during World War II. (Scott Pelkey/Randolph Record – File photo) ASHEBORO – Many Asheboro residents are aware that former fire chief John McGlohon, as an aerial reconnaissance photographer in World War II, snapped images of the atomic bomb blast at Hiroshima. What they may not know is that as McGlohon began to tell his story, doubters arose — and because his images were classified “top secret” until 1995, proving it was problematic. McGlohon friend and oral historian…

31 May

Remembering

Randolph RecordEventsMemorial Day, military, randolph county historic courthouse, veterans

Smoke flies into the sky remembering the Veterans we lost in the last year as their names burn out in the helmet during the Randolph County Memorial Day remembrance at the Historic Randolph County Courthouse on Worth Street in Asheboro, on May 29, 2023. Photos by PJ Ward-Brown/North State Journal

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…

07 Apr

The hunt is on for Easter eggs

Randolph RecordEventsAsheboro Easter Eggstravaganza, community events, Easter, easter egg hunt

Children of all ages participated in the Randleman Easter Egg Hunt at the Randleman Recreation Center on April 2 and the Asheboro Easter Eggstravaganza organized by Asheboro Cultural & Recreation Services on April 3.

29 Mar

Rep. Richard Hudson announces 2023 Congressional Art Competition

Randolph RecordEvents, Government2023 Congressional Art Competition, 9th District, art, art competition, rep. richard hudson

U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (R-NC) announced on Monday that his Southern Pines and Fayetteville office will be accepting submissions from North Carolina’s 9th District for the 2023 Congressional Art Competition. “The Congressional Art Competition is a great way to showcase the talent of our District’s high school students, and I look forward to seeing this year’s submissions,” said Hudson. Each spring, a nation-wide high school arts competition is sponsored by the Members of the U.S. House of Representatives. The Artistic Discovery Contest is an opportunity to recognize and encourage the artistic talent in the nation, as well as in our…

29 Mar

NC congressional delegation honors Coble

Randolph RecordEventsHoward Coble, NC congressional delegation, rep. richard hudson

Members of North Carolina’s congressional delegation donned their madras jackets on Friday, March 24, to honor the late Howard Coble on his 92nd birthday. A Republican who lived in Greensboro, Coble served in the U.S. House of Representatives for 30 years representing the Triad and surrounding areas. He died in 2015. Coble was a graduate of Appalachian State University and earned his law degree from UNC-Chapel Hill. He served in the Coast Guard and served two terms in the North Carolina House of Representatives following a stint as the state’s Revenue secretary. Rep. Richard Hudson (NC-09) organizes the bipartisan recognition…

04 Jan

2023 should bring changes, progress on projects

Bob SuttonEvents, News2023 new year, Education, infrastructure, projects, randolph county

ASHEBORO — There’s plenty to look forward to around Randolph County in 2023. The past year has set some of the foundation for the future. Here’s a sampling: Ongoing megasite impact Certainly, the fallout associated with the Greensboro-Randolph megasite has largely been in its infancy during the past year. With Toyota’s announcement in late 2021 that it’s building a massive battery manufacturing plant at the location, the impact is only going to grow once the facility is up and running. To be known as Toyota Battery Manufacturing-North Carolina, this is plugged as a multi-billion dollar operation. Production is supposed to…

14 Dec

Christmas for Thousands’ set for Siler City

Randolph RecordEventsMountaire Farms Christmas, Siler City

SILER CITY — The Christmas for Thousands event that’s put on by Mountaire Farms will be held Saturday at the Siler City location. The event begins at 8 a.m. with boxes that have been assembled to be distributed to pre-registered groups at the Chatham Charter School campus. There are no walk-ups for this event, as all boxes are reserved for families, churches, and non-profits. Mountaire Farms is partnering with hundreds of churches and non-profits in four states this month to provide complete meals for families in need for Christmas. Each Mountaire Cares box can feed a family of four. They…

07 Dec

Asheboro, Randleman march with Christmas spirit

Randolph RecordEvents, FeaturesAsheboro Christmas Parade, Christmas parade, downtown, holidays, Randleman Christmas Parade, Santa Claus

Check out more parade shots from the Asheboro and Randleman Christmas parades.

07 Dec

Santa for a cause: 36th annual CBA Toy Run

Randolph RecordEvents, FeaturesCBA Toy Run, Christmas, motorcycles, randolph county, Santa, toy drive

Top to bottom: Santa Claus rides on the back of a motorcycle down N.C. 65 as he leads Randolph County’s 36th annual CBA Toy Run; Riders with Randolph County’s 36th annual CBA Toy Run fill N.C. 64 as they make their way toward Lexington; Marian Clark (front), Kisha Shelton (middle), and Judy Wamsley (back) watch and wave as riders pass by.