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27 Nov

Tree lighting comes early in Asheboro; Check on other holiday-related activities

Bob SuttonNewsAsheboro, Christmas, City of Asheboro, downtown asheboro

ASHEBORO – Holiday activities will kick into gear in Asheboro just a couple of days after Thanksgiving. Mayor David Smith will light the city’s Christmas tree at 6 p.m. Saturday in downtown Asheboro. That will serve as the launch of weeks of holiday events in downtown. Compared to previous years, the lighting ceremony will be earlier on the calendar. In the past, it was held in conjunction with the city’s Christmas parade. “We’re trying to make it a bigger thing,” said Alyssa Chapuis, public information officer for the city. She said many visitors to downtown missed past lighting ceremonies because…

25 Nov

Asheboro report points to compliance as water provider

Bob SuttonGovernment, NewsAsheboro, drinking water, Trevor Nuttall, water

ASHEBORO – The City of Asheboro, as a public water provider, has reviewed its monitoring procedures of water lines in an effort to assure compliance with the Federal Safe Drinking Water Act. A report from city officials says that Asheboro has been and continues to be compliant with all federal and state rules regulating lead and copper in drinking water. Trevor Nuttall, who’s new in the position of assistant city manager, provided a report late last week outlining the city’s commitment to safe drinking water. The federal guidelines require monitoring single-family residences served by copper plumbing with lead solder joints…

24 Nov

Standout students, employees recognized by RCSS Board of Education

Ryan HenkelNewsboard of education, Education, Gary Cook, Randolph County School System, Stephen Gainey

ASHEBORO – The Randolph County Board of Education recognized a few standout performers from across the district at its Nov. 18 regular business meeting. Makayla Eibach, a fifth grade teacher at Ramseur Elementary, was selected as the Outstanding Elementary Math Teacher of the Year for the Randolph County School System. “Each year, the North Carolina Council of Teachers of Mathematics and the North Carolina Department of Instruction recognize outstanding math teachers in our schools,” said public information officer Amber Ward. “They recognize and reward those teachers who make mathematics exciting, nurture their students’ enthusiasm in mathematics, motivate students to excel…

21 Nov

Mountaire program set for meals distribution

Randolph RecordBusiness, NewsMountaire Farms, Thanksgiving

SILER CITY – It’s the 30th anniversary of Mountaire Farms’ Thanksgiving for Thousands program. Volunteers and employees will pack 38,000 meals for families in need. Siler City is one of Saturday’s four locations. The other sites are Lumber Bridge and Statesville in North Carolina in addition to Selbyville, Del. “We continue to be so blessed to be able to partner with our local communities to make this event possible,” said JR LaPearl, director of Mountaire Cares, the charitable giving program at Mountaire. “We couldn’t do this without our volunteers, and our partners in the faith-based and non-profit world. They are…

20 Nov

Asheboro recognized as a top veteran employer

Ryan HenkelGovernment, NewsAsheboro, Asheboro City Council, veterans

ASHEBORO – The City of Asheboro was recognized for its commitment to employing and retaining military veterans as it was awarded a 2024 Gold HIRE Vets Medallion Award. The virtual award ceremony was held Oct. 31 and the board was presented with the information at its Nov. 7 meeting. “The HIRE Vets Program is administered by the US Department of Labor and the acronym stands for Honoring Investments in Recruiting and Employing Military Veterans,” said human resources generalist Kristen Terry. “This program honors employers who demonstrate exemplary efforts in recruiting, employing and retaining veterans. While we do not have a…

18 Nov

Man ejected from truck bed at Asheboro airport, dies at hospital

Randolph RecordNewsAsheboro Police Department, Asheboro Regional Airport, fatality

ASHEBORO – A passenger of a truck that made access to property at Asheboro Regional Airport died as a result of injuries sustained in a wreck on the airport grounds. Police said. Kyle Dixon, 32, of Lexington died at an undisclosed out-of-county medical facility Monday following Sunday’s incident, according to the Asheboro Police Department. Police responded to the area of 2677 Tot Hill Farm Road after reports of a truck overturned in a field. Fire and EMS personnel arrived on scene and began rendering aid. Asheboro police officers arrived on scene and found that a white 1996 Toyota T-100 truck…

14 Nov

County approves Ramseur’s request for sheriff’s office connection

Ryan HenkelNewspolice, Ramseur, Randolph County Sheriff's Office

ASHEBORO – The Randolph County Board of Commissioners approved various sheriff’s office items, including an agreement between the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office and the Town of Ramseur for the provision of law enforcement services, during a meeting earlier this month. The agreement will pay for five officer and one clerk positions as well as a few additional costs at a total of approximately $478,000, which will be fully reimbursed by the Town of Ramseur. “These additional positions would be utilized to patrol the town, respond to calls for service, conduct crime prevention activities, assist with criminal investigations and provide general…

12 Nov

Asheboro to study downtown parking, seeks public input

Bob SuttonNewsAsheboro, Asheboro City Council, downtown asheboro, parking

ASHEBORO -- Asheboro city officials are looking to better manage parking in downtown. The city has commissioned Walker Consultants to develop a study and strategic parking management plan for the business district. According to information from the city, the completed plan will provide recommendations for managing and improving public parking. The study is designed to include downtown business owners and employees, property owners, non-profit organizations and residents. To sign up for a focus group, visit https://tinyurl.com/mvc2bf9j Each focus group will meet with the study team for up to 45 minutes on either Nov. 19 or Nov. 20 at The Harry and Jeanette…

11 Nov

Police: Navy veteran dies in Asheboro shooting on Veteran’s Day

Randolph RecordNewsAsheboro, Asheboro Police Department, crime, shooting

ASHEBORO – A Navy veteran was killed in the city on Veteran’s Day in an incident that was reported as part of an armed robbery, according to information provided from Asheboro Police Department. David Matthew Davis, 39, died inside 64 Skillz, based on an initial police report. The Davis family provided information to police about the deceased’s background. Davis was an employee of 64 Skillz. The business owner indicated to police that he’ll put up a cash reward to help obtain information to assist police in the case. At 7:30 a.m. Monday, officers with the Asheboro Police Department were dispatched…

06 Nov

Hudson, Craven look strong in election results

Bob SuttonNews, Politics2024 elections, Dave Craven Jr., Richard Hudson

Richard Hudson (file photo) Incumbents had smooth victories involving Randolph County’s statehouse representatives Richard Hudson was a big winner in keeping his North Carolina 9th Congressional District seat. Within Randolph County, he had 10,841 votes to Democrat Nigel Bristow’s 2,802. Hudson, who’s from Southern Pines, will have a seventh term in Congress. He turned 53 on Monday. Hudson was in Washington monitoring election results Tuesday. ** In the N.C. Senate, Republican Dave Craven Jr. of Asheboro rolled to a victory against Kevin Clark in District 29, winning nearly 69 percent of the vote or just more than 70,000 votes to…