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NC Zoo Celebrates National Drive Electric Week
05 Oct

NC Zoo Celebrates National Drive Electric Week

Scott PelkeyFeatures,
The North Carolina Zoo celebrates its new electric tractor with a ribbon cutting at an event celebrating National Drive Electric Week on Sept. 29 at the zoo in Asheboro. The event showcased how the zoo is using electric vehicles and attendees got to see and test electric cars, scooters, and more. Below right, left to right: Walker Moffitt, mayor pro tempore and member of the NC Zoo Council, Patricia Simmons, director and CEO at North Carolina Zoo, and Eddie Burks, Asheboro City Council member, cut the ribbon. (Photos by Scott Pelkey / Randolph Record)
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Sunset Signature Series brings variety of cultural events to Asheboro
05 Sep

Sunset Signature Series brings variety of cultural events to Asheboro

Bob SuttonEntertainment, Features, , , ,
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…
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Miss Randolph County earns top 16 spot at Miss NC
28 Jun

Miss Randolph County earns top 16 spot at Miss NC

Randolph RecordEntertainment, Features, , , ,
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…
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Asheboro’s park plan honors Jarrell family
03 May

Asheboro’s park plan honors Jarrell family

Bob SuttonFeatures, , , ,
ASHEBORO — More action should commence soon in turning an Asheboro park from a mere vision to a special recreational and relaxation area. Saturday’s ceremonial groundbreaking at the location was another step. “Going forward, we will be losing more and more green space,” Mayor David Smith said. “Having an opportunity provided by the Jarrell family to save this amazing historic site right downtown is wonderful. You don’t have an opportunity often to save a piece of property like this.” City officials have referred to the park as occupying a spot in a historic neighborhood within walking distance to downtown. It’s…
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At Trinity, they can call it ‘Tim’s Gym’
27 Jan

At Trinity, they can call it ‘Tim’s Gym’

Bob SuttonFeatures, Sports, , , ,
Trinity’s Tim Kelly poses outside the gym named in his honor. (PJ Ward-Brown/Randolph Record) School names gym after longtime, championship coach TRINITY – When Tim Kelly took the job as Trinity’s boys’ basketball coach, he didn’t intend for it to be a career-long passion. Now he’ll be connected to the Bulldogs forever. The school’s gym was named in his honor this week – Tim Kelly Gym. Kelly is in his 33rd season leading the team. This stint began as a means to appease his wife. “I came to this area because she wanted to move over here closer to her…
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Ringing in a North Carolina new year
28 Dec

Ringing in a North Carolina new year

Emmie Brooks, North State JournalFeatures, , ,
RALEIGH — Across the state, towns come together to celebrate the new year every December 31st. Countdowns, ball drops, festivals, and resolutions bring individuals close for this holiday. North Carolina offers numerous ways to celebrate the new year in many different cities; a perfect opportunity for those who are looking for an enjoyable ending to a busy holiday season. On the Crystal Coast, Morehead City hosts a New Year’s festival featuring two crab pot drops, one earlier in the evening targeted for younger children and families and one at midnight for adults. “At the earlier event, which this year is…
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Santa for a cause: 36th annual CBA Toy Run
07 Dec

Santa for a cause: 36th annual CBA Toy Run

Randolph RecordEvents, Features, , , , ,
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.
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Labonte Foundation surprises youth with bikes
01 Dec

Labonte Foundation surprises youth with bikes

Randolph RecordFeatures, Sports, ,
WINSTON-SALEM – The Bobby Labonte Foundation, founded by NASCAR Champion and Hall of Fame race car driver Bobby Labonte, teamed up with Herbalife Nutrition to build and donate 60 youth bikes at the YWCA of Winston-Salem recently as part of the foundation’s annual charitable efforts. The surprise giveaway, which benefited children enrolled at the YWCA’s Best Choice Learning Center, also included helmets and bike safety lessons provided by Brenner Children’s Hospital. The Bobby Labonte Foundation and Herbalife also surprised center representatives with two oversized checks for $10,000 each. The Best Choice Learning Center focuses on education and income equality, providing…
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