Government – Randolph Record

Asheboro hires next city attorney

March 14, 2026 Randolph Record Comments Off

Thomas Carruthers (Courtesy photo) ASHEBORO — Thomas Carruthers will become Asheboro’s city attorney next month. Carruthers, a former city attorney for Greensboro, will be leaving a role as deputy general counsel for the North […]

Commissioners approve refresh of Sheriff’s Office weapons

March 4, 2026 Ryan Henkel Comments Off

ASHEBORO — The Randolph County Board of Commissioners has approved the Sheriff’s Office’s request to update its weaponry. At its meeting Monday, the board approved a variety of Sheriff’s Office purchases, including 225 Gen 6 […]

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Asheboro approves purchase of specialized fire and rescue equipment

February 11, 2026 Ryan Henkel Comments Off

ASHEBORO — The Asheboro Fire and Rescue Department will be upfitted with new trench rescue equipment. At the Asheboro City Council’s Feb. 5 meeting, the board approved the purchase of specialized fire and rescue equipment. […]

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Mills takes spot on Asheboro City Council

February 10, 2026 Randolph Record Comments Off

Cam Mills (Courtesy photo) ASHEBORO — Cam Mills is the newest member of the Asheboro City Council after he was appointed to fill a vacancy on the board. Mills is taking a spot that […]

Asheboro to fill city council vacancy

December 22, 2025 Randolph Record Comments Off

ASHEBORO — There’s a vacancy on the Asheboro City Council, with the deadline to apply for a position on the board approaching in early January. The position will be appointed by the city council. The […]

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Seabolt to face challengers in Randolph County’s sheriff’s race; Filing deadline comes for lots of positions

December 19, 2025 Bob Sutton Comments Off

Greg Seabolt, sheriff of Randolph County, will receive challenges as he bids to remain in office. Three other Republicans have filed for the position. They are Brian Arrington of Climax, Eric Hicks of Trinity and […]

Randolph County commissioners dissolve library board

December 15, 2025 Randolph Record Comments Off

ASHEBORO — The Randolph County Board of Commissioners voted to dismiss the entire board of the Randolph County Public Library’s Board of Trustees. Last week’s specially called meeting at the historic courthouse drew about two […]

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New Asheboro council, mayor sworn in

December 10, 2025 Ryan Henkel Comments Off

Asheboro mayor Joey Trogdon (Courtesy photo) ASHEBORO — The Asheboro City Council has a new look. At the council’s Dec. 4 meeting, the new council members and mayor were all sworn into their respective elected […]

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Incoming Asheboro mayor ready to tackle mundane topics

November 14, 2025 Bob Sutton Comments Off

ASHEBORO — Joey Trogdon says he hopes his term as mayor of Asheboro is defined by many of the less-glamorous achievements that he believes are needed for the city in the coming years. So much […]

Former Acme-McCrary mill to be upfitted for apartments

November 12, 2025 Ryan Henkel Comments Off

ASHEBORO — The former Acme-McCrary Mill is set to be refurbished, adding more than 100 multi-family apartment units within the building At the Asheboro City Council’s Nov. 6 meeting, the council approved a rezoning request […]