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Daniel cites conservative values in entering county race

September 1, 2021 Bob Sutton Comments Off

ASHEBORO – Todd Daniel said he’s concerned about the reduction of certain liberties because of pandemic-related restrictions and that has caused him to enter the 2022 race for a seat among the Randolph County commissioners. […]

Randolph County Schools reverses course on masks

August 29, 2021 Randolph Record Comments Off

ASHEBORO — Students, teachers and staff in the county school system will be required to wear masks inside school buildings starting Monday, August 30. The Randolph County Board of Education met for a special meeting […]

Randolph County school board calls special meeting on COVID

August 25, 2021 Randolph Record Comments Off

ASHEBORO — With eight schools currently affected by COVID-19 quarantine protocols due to contact tracing, The Randolph County Board of Education has called a special meeting for Sunday, August 29 at 2pm In an email […]

Two file for mayor’s race in Trinity

August 20, 2021 Bob Sutton Comments Off

Candidates view dealing with development as key topic ASHEBORO — Two candidates will square off for the mayor’s position in Trinity. Sitting mayor Richard McNabb will be opposed by Veronica (Vickee) Armstrong in the Nov. […]

City schools will require masks

August 12, 2021 Randolph Record Comments Off

ASHEBORO — Following a last-minute plea from Gov. Roy Cooper, the Asheboro City School Board voted Thursday to require all students within the school system to wear masks as the 2021-22 school year opens. The […]

RCC pays off student account balances

August 12, 2021 Randolph Record Comments Off

ASHEBORO — Randolph Community College recently paid off outstanding student debt for approximately 200 students. The amount totaled nearly $113,000. Any student who was enrolled at the College between March 13, 2020 — the start […]

Austin, York retire from county jobs

August 11, 2021 Bob Sutton Comments Off

ASHEBORO – Two longtime Randolph County employees have retired this summer, diminishing the level of experience in a couple of departments. Melissa Austin retired after 36 years in the tax department. Danny York has stepped […]

County set to buy emergency equipment

August 11, 2021 Bob Sutton Comments Off

ASHEBORO — Randolph County commissioners approved more than $1 million in purchases for the emergency services department at its August meeting. There were unanimous votes for two ambulances at a total of $489,548 and 16 […]

State superintendent won’t compel employee vaccination, will ask for shot status

August 11, 2021 A.P. Dillon Comments Off

RALEIGH — N.C. state superintendent Catherine Truitt won’t force employees at the Department of Public Instruction to get a COVID-19 vaccine shot or compel them to provide proof of vaccination. In an Aug. 3 memo to staff […]

Health department pays people to receive vax

August 11, 2021 Neal Robbins Comments Off

ASHEBORO — The Randolph County Health Department is offering $100 to anyone 18 or older who receives the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The department is also offering $25 to anyone 18 and older […]