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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
ASHEBORO – An Asheboro man fled from a traffic stop and barricaded himself in his residence on West Presnell Street on Tuesday. Four elderly residents were also inside the home, Asheboro Police said. The incident ended with the arrest of Michael Wilcox, 53. The police report says police attempted to conduct a traffic stop late […]
ASHEBORO – There are upgraded charges against the youth who has been arrested regarding the death of Southwestern Randolph High School student Pedro Ortiz-Perez. The unnamed suspect, whose name isn’t being released because of his age (16), faces upgraded charges of first-degree murder. That came after a grand jury session earlier this month. The suspect […]
This Chipotle Mexican Grill opened this week in Asheboro. (PJ Ward-Brown / Randolph Record) ASHEBORO – A Chipotle Mexican Grill restaurant has opened in Asheboro, the first in Randolph County. The restaurant is located on the Asheboro Mall grounds in a separate structure or outparcel from the main multi-store enclosure. Its address is 1501 East […]
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