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 […]
The pier at Ramseur Lake draws some people to fish. (PJ Ward-Brown / Randolph Record) RAMSEUR — New rules for Ramseur Lake have been good for fishing, town officials said. Mayor Hampton Spivey said the recreational area has seen steady use since it opened for the year in March. “The lake is rather busy,” Spivey […]
Firefighters pose in front of the house in Liberty at Saturday’s controlled burn on Randolph Community College’s new property. (Liberty Fire Department) LIBERTY — A controlled burn of a building on Randolph Community College’s Liberty campus served multiple purposes Saturday. The event marked a step in the plan to further develop RCC’s Liberty property. Shah […]
Beverages and much more are available at Liberty Grounds. (Courtesy photo) LIBERTY – Two new business ventures are opening in Liberty with coffee themes and months of work in renovating buildings in an area of Randolph County that’s expected to grow rapidly. Liberty Grounds has opened, featuring a coffee shop and market. Soon, Oak’s Beans, […]
Richard Petty and his granddaughter Montgomery Lee Petty, then 14, take part in a 2000 news conference announcing the founding of Victory Junction Gang Camp. (The Associated Press) Richard Petty, with a record 200 Cup Series wins, seven championships and a first-ballot inductee into the Hall of Fame, is considered NASCAR’s greatest driver. He is […]
The daughter/father combination of Melanie Neighbors, left, and Lonnie Allred pose with memorabilia during Grays Chapel Elementary School’s 100-year celebration this spring. (Courtesy photo) Funds raised during 100-year celebration aid project FRANKLINVILLE – The 100th anniversary celebration for Grays Chapel Elementary School went so well this spring that a new playground will be installed soon […]
Here’s the ribbon cutting from Saturday at the new Zoo City Sportsplex in Asheboro. (PJ Ward-Brown/Randolph Record) Here are some photos from the grand opening celebrating the new Zoo City Sportsplex in Asheboro. The event took place despite rain Saturday, May 4, 2024.
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) […]
Southwestern Randolph High School choral students pose for a photo outside St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York. (Courtesy photo) ASHEBORO – A group of nearly three dozen Southwestern Randolph High School students took part in a special trip to New York during spring break. The concert choir and advanced honors ensemble made up the group. […]
Don Bullins of Asheboro makes some pregame announcements recently at Reynolds Coliseum in Raleigh. (Bob Sutton/Randolph Record) RALEIGH – Don Bullins of Asheboro has been a busy man behind the mic as a public address announcer for various sports events during the past month. In some ways, it’s a continuation of assignments during many stretches […]
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