Here’s Jessica Hoffmire with Uwharrie Charter Academy Elementary School students showing the grant certificate from the Randolph Electric Membership Corporation. (REMC photo) ASHEBORO — Five educators in schools in Randolph County are recipients of grants through the Randolph Electric Membership Corporation. Bright Ideas grants support classroom projects in the subjects of agriculture, science, art, music and […]
ASHEBORO – Randolph County saw a bit of a dip in some of its college-ready standardized testing. The Randolph County Schools Board of Education was presented with the prior year standardized testing data at its Jan. 13 meeting. The county has historically trailed the state in terms of average scores. However, the schools are seeing a […]
Here’s the intersection of Worth Street and Main Street in Asheboro. (City of Asheboro photo) ASHEBORO — There’s a new all-way stop at the intersection of Worth Street and Main Street in Asheboro — and more all-way stops could be on the way. The change is a provisional conversion, according to city officials. It’s part of a potential cost-saving switch, […]
David Hursey (Courtesy photo) ASHEBORO — David Hursey sees vast possibilities as he takes over as the new Existing Industry Director of the Randolph County Economic Development Corporation. “There’s a lot going on here,” Hursey said. “By and large, the county has been well-led. One of the things I want to do is promote the […]
ASHEBORO – The City of Asheboro has enjoyed stable growth as of late, but it may have to start addressing concerns brought about by that growth. At the Asheboro City Council’s Jan. 9 meeting, the council was presented with an initial look at the potential implementation of water and sewer system development fees for the […]
ASHEBORO — Officials with the Randolph County School System are working with a new provider to work out snags that have popped up regarding the district’s alert system. Amber Ward, the public information officer for RCSS, said a couple of phone carriers have blocked the number used for the alerts so that messages haven’t reached […]
Donald Duncan (Courtesy photo) ASHEBORO – Donald Duncan, who has been involved in city and county government in the western part of North Carolina, will be the next city manager for Asheboro. Duncan was selected among several dozen applicants. “My family and I are excited to join the Asheboro community,” Duncan said in a statement. […]
ASHEBORO – The Randolph County Board of Commissioners received a positive report on its annual audit during the group’s first meeting of the year Monday. “All four of the opinions we rendered are what we call unmodified opinions,” said April Adams, Partner at Cherry Bekaert, the county’s auditing firm. “Those are the best opinions you […]
ASHEBORO — First Baptist Church of Asheboro has an expanded program coming this weekend as part of a celebration of 25-plus years of mission work. The Church-Wide World Mission Conference on Saturday at the church’s Christian Life Center is open to members and attendees from other churches and the community at-large. The conference kicks off […]
ASHEBORO — The second annual “Mightier Than the Sword” awards show will be part of the Sunset Film Festival this week at Sunset Theatre. Organizer Ty Brueilly of Asheboro has lined up a variety of guests to supplement the show. Preliminary activities begin midweek before the main attractions Friday and Saturday. Thursday has been reserved […]
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