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Hunting and fishing permit costs going up July 1
22 Jun

Hunting and fishing permit costs going up July 1

Randolph RecordNews, Sports, ,
The cost of North Carolina hunting and fishing permits are going up this year, the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission announced this week. The license fees, which make up about a quarter of the agency's revenue, are rising around 20 percent, with the costs indexed to the rise in inflation since the last fee increase in January 2020. The revenue will go toward the NCWRC's own rising costs, which have been affected by inflation. The price adjustments are based on the Consumer Price Index changes, with all licenses, permits, stamps and certifications rising by 18.75 percent rounded up to the…
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Southwestern Randolph grad receives Mountaire Farms award
21 Jun

Southwestern Randolph grad receives Mountaire Farms award

Randolph RecordNews, , , , ,
SILER CITY – Kaley Elliott, a graduate of Southwestern Randolph High School, is the recipient of a Mountaire Farms scholarship. Children and grandchildren of employees, growers, and grain producers were eligible for the scholarship, which provides $2,500 to help with college. There were 32 winners – 16 in North Carolina and 16 in the Delaware / Maryland area. Elliott, from Denton, plans to attend High Point University to study tourism and event management, according to a release from Mountaire Farms. Her father, Jamie Elliott, is a grain producer for Mountaire Farms. Scholarship winners in North Carolina will be honored at…
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WIC moves Archdale office to new address
20 Jun

WIC moves Archdale office to new address

Randolph RecordNews, ,
ARCHDALE – The Women, Infants, and Children program office located in Archdale has moved to a new location along Balfour Drive. The WIC office has relocated to 215 Balfour Dr. Office hours at the Archdale location are Thursday’s from 9 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m. WIC, which is part of Randolph County Public Health, continues to provide services clients at the main program center at 1461 North Fayetteville St., Asheboro. Office hours at the Asheboro location are 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday.
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Franklinville unveils new town hall
19 Jun

Franklinville unveils new town hall

Bob SuttonNews, ,
The new location for the Franklinville Town Hall is just up the street from the previous location. (Bob Sutton / Randolph Record) FRANKLINVILLE – The new location for the town hall in Franklinville is open in a renovated bank building. A ribbon cutting was held Friday with several dozen attendees on location at the building that opened in 1920 after construction began a year earlier. The town offices have moved along West Main Street from the nearby building on the ground floor that houses the town library above. That’s next door to Franklinville Diner. “It was the bank and the…
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Uwharrie-Ridge Six-Twelve to expand career pathway opportunities
18 Jun

Uwharrie-Ridge Six-Twelve to expand career pathway opportunities

Ryan HenkelNews, , ,
The Randolph County School System's Board of Education provided an updated on the marketing priority regarding Uwharrie-Ridge Six-Twelve during a board meeting earlier this month. “Over 3½ years, I’ve gotten the chance to really be immersed in that culture,” said CTE director David Cross. “I’ve asked a lot of questions, I’ve talked to a lot of staff members, talked to the guidance counselors to try and figure out … Uwharrie-Ridge is a special place. They have a great culture and I want to make sure that as we take our next steps with CTE that we make sure we’re doing what…
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Green Metals to join Liberty’s jobs scene
17 Jun

Green Metals to join Liberty’s jobs scene

Bob SuttonNews, , ,
LIBERTY – Green Metals Inc. is coming to Liberty, providing another jobs boost connected to the Toyota Battery Manufacturing plant at Greensboro-Randolph megasite. The company is a partner in the Toyota Tsusho family associated with scrap/waste handling and recycling solutions. Based on information from the Randolph County Economic Development Corporation, Green Metals will process dry battery material for offsite recycling, as well as handle and store other waste streams. Materials will be packaged and sent off for recycling. Green Metals could make an investment of nearly $19.8 million across five years in the Liberty project, according to RCEDC. The site…
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Randolph County residents to save on zoo tickets in August
16 Jun

Randolph County residents to save on zoo tickets in August

Randolph RecordNews,
ASHEBORO – Randolph County residents will be able to visit the North Carolina Zoo at a discount as part of the zoo's 50th anniversary celebration. “Randolph County Days at the Zoo” will run from Aug. 5-30, allowing county residents and up to three guests to attend for $5 each. “This is a program to give back to our community and express our gratitude for 50 wild years here in Randolph County,” said Diane Villa, deputy director and chief communications officer at the North Carolina Zoo. Randolph County residents will need to make an online reservation to receive the discounted rate, and the three…
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Randolph Communications awards eight scholarships to students
14 Jun

Randolph Communications awards eight scholarships to students

Randolph RecordNews, , , ,
ASHEBORO — Randolph Communications has awarded scholarships to eight high school students as part of its annual scholarship program. The scholarships, each valued at $1,000, aim to support the students’ educational pursuits and encourage them to make positive contributions to their communities. The eight recipients were selected based on their exceptional academic achievements, leadership potential, and commitment to creating positive change in their communities: Jasmine Nichole Moody from Eastern Randolph HS Katherine Grace Oldham from Chatham Central HS Kelsey Deanna Hussey from Chatham Central HS Kristen Ashley Garner from North Moore HS Lauren Rachel Caviness from Chatham Central HS Leah…
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Randolph County budget holds property tax rate steady
13 Jun

Randolph County budget holds property tax rate steady

Ryan HenkelNews, , ,
Despite $3 million shortfall, commissioners won’t raise taxes ASHEBORO — The Randolph County Board of Commissioners plans to hold property tax rates steady, after a series of meetings during the last two weeks brought commissioners to a total budget of just below $192 million. The rate will remain at $0.50 per $100 valuation thanks to growth in the tax base as well as higher than anticipated sales tax collection. The county had to work around a $3.3 million Medicaid Hold-Harmless shortfall from the prior year and, instead of raising taxes, budgeteers aimed to redirect some recurring financial resources to the…
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Asheboro/Randolph Chamber looks to replenish staff following hiring of new president
12 Jun

Asheboro/Randolph Chamber looks to replenish staff following hiring of new president

Bob SuttonBusiness, News, , ,
ASHEBORO – Now it’s about putting the personnel and parts in place for the Asheboro/Randolph Chamber of Commerce. Adam Deathe, a man with international connections, has been hired as the new president and chief executive officer. The Chamber’s board of directors announced last week that Deathe will take the position that has been vacant since the end of October. “It has been a rigorous process,” said HR Gallimore, who’s chair of the Chamber’s executive committee. “We hope we didn’t leave a stone unturned.” Deathe has been president of Warroad Community Development in Warroad, Minnesota. “I have been looking for the…
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