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17 Apr

Randolph Savings and Loan building named historic landmark

Ryan HenkelNewsAsheboro City Council, City of Asheboro, Randolph Savings and Loan

ASHEBORO – The Asheboro City Council named the Randolph Savings and Loan building at 115 South Fayetteville St. as a local historic landmark. “This is the dominant, iconic building in downtown Asheboro and it’s nominated for designation by the property owner,” said Ross Holt of the Randolph County Historic Landmark Preservation Commission. “The Randolph Savings and Loan Building was built in 1963 and designed by Alvis George for the firm of J. Hyatt Hammond.” The building is mentioned as a contributing resource to the Downtown Asheboro Historic District, itself on the National Register of Historic Places. “The Landmark Designation Report,…

16 Apr

First Zoo City StrEAT Fest set for Asheboro

Bob SuttonEvents, Newsdowntown asheboro, Downtown Asheboro Inc., Downtown Asheboro Social District, North Carolina Zoo, Zoo City StrEAT Fest

ASHEBORO – This weekend’s inaugural Zoo City StrEAT Fest in downtown Asheboro is a celebration of several ventures. Addie Corder, executive director of Downtown Asheboro Inc., said it’s a chance to recognize North Carolina Zoo’s 50th anniversary along with outdoor activities. There will be outdoor dining, a pop-up farmers’ market and themes associated with Earth Day. “We’ve been able to have so many activities associated with this,” Corder said of StrEAT Fest, which runs from 5-8 p.m. Saturday. North Carolina Zoo will provide education and interactive activities connected to conservation and wildlife. Corder said it’s a truly family-oriented event with…

15 Apr

Pottery group plans spring event in Seagrove

Bob SuttonEvents, Newspottery, Seagrove, Seagrove Area Potters Association

Here’s some work as provided in this photograph from Whynot Pottery. (Courtesy photo) SEAGROVE – Nearly four dozen pottery shops in the area are participating in this week’s “Celebration of Spring” tours. “It is one of our two main events of the year,” said Kathy Bryant, president of the Seagrove Area Potters Association. “It’s a pretty awesome event. It kicks off the spring season.” The activities are based on self-guided tours at participating shops from April 19-21. Each shop specializes in certain styles. There are more than 50 pottery shops in the Seagrove area, with 44 of them involved in…

12 Apr

Growing state, shrinking farmland: American Farmland Trust experts talk about agriculture

Randolph RecordNews, Stateagriculture, NC Ag Leads

Randolph County's conversion rate projected CARY — Regional and state agricultural leaders gathered recently for NC Ag Leads: Imagine Agriculture Day at the SAS campus in Cary, to talk about agriculture, challenges and how to move the industry forward. Cris Coffin, National Ag Land Network Director and Senior Policy Advisor and Dr. Courtney Owens, Southeast Regional Director, both with American Farmland Trust were among the speakers who engaged participants in a thought-provoking conversation about the shrinking agricultural land base in North Carolina. “We are doing a lot more work in the regenerative agriculture space and keeping farmers on the land…

09 Apr

Ramseur water treatment funding approved

Ryan HenkelGovernment, NewsRamseur, Randolph County Board of Commissioners

The Randolph County board of commissioners approved additional funding for the Ramseur water and sewer improvements capital projects at its April 1 meeting, funded through directed grants from the state. The funding will be used to replace the sludge removal system and improve the disinfection system by adding an ammonia-feed system for the creation of chloramines at the town’s water treatment plant. The board also approved the establishment of a new soil and water environmental education coordinator position, as well as the reclassification of the existing soil and water environmental education and support coordinator to environmental education and office administrator.…

08 Apr

Sophia man claims $400,00 in lottery prize

Randolph RecordNewsNC Education lottery, Sophia

RALEIGH – Matthew Wolfe of Sophia told NC Education Lottery officials that his winnings last week were “life-changing.” He won the top prize of $400,000 among more than 51.5 million entries in the 2024 Multiply The Cash Second Chance drawing. After taxes and withholdings, he bagged about $286,000. Wolfe told lottery officials he would use those funds to pay off his house.

06 Apr

Early voting set in Randolph County for second primary

Bob SuttonNewsGOP Primary, Randolph County Board of Elections

ASHEBORO – Early voting for the special second primary election will be open April 25-May 11 in Randolph County. The Randolph County Board of Elections set those dates for the May 14 second primary. Early voting will have just one site as opposed to four sites used in advance of the March primary. The early voting will be held at the Randolph County Board of Elections office on North Fayetteville Street in Asheboro. The times for early voting will be 8 a.m.-5 p.m. daily, except for May 11, when voting ends at 3 p.m. That final date will be the…

04 Apr

Concert series in Asheboro to bring back popular band

Bob SuttonEntertainment, Events, NewsAsheboro, Bicentennial Park, summer concert series

Number of Sunday events reduced, but longer shows ASHEBORO – One band is returning based on popular demand, while there’s a bit of a revamped schedule for spring and summer concerts in Asheboro. Downtown Asheboro Inc. and the City of Asheboro have put together a lineup of Friday and Sunday concerts at Bicentennial Park. First things first: On the Border is coming back as the lead-off for the Friday night series. “There were multiple requests to bring them back,” said Addie Corder, executive director of Down Asheboro Inc. “They had the availability and they love playing in Asheboro.” On the…

02 Apr

Board of Education passes support for Randolph County School System growth plan

Ryan HenkelNewsLiberty, Randleman, Randolph County School System, Randolph County Schools, RCSS, Stephen Gainey

Construction of a new Liberty Elementary School and Randleman High School are the main focus of the plan ASHEBORO – The Randolph County Schools Board of Education approved the first phase of the school system’s growth plan at its final March meeting. “Phase one of our growth plan is really focused on facility and student assignment needs associated with our current school facilities,” superintendent Stephen Gainey said. The two main items are the construction of a new elementary school in Liberty and high school in Randleman. “The preference will be to build Randleman High School and Liberty Elementary at the same…

31 Mar

Changes coming in large doses for Asheboro/Randolph Chamber

Bob SuttonNewsAsheboro/Randolph Chamber, Asheboro/Randolph Chamber of Commerce, Kelly Heath

Kelly Heath is interim president of the Asheboro/Randolph Chamber. (Courtesy photo) Search firm to be used to find new president ASHEBORO – Changes are in the works for the Asheboro/Randolph Chamber, with a search firm hired to assist in the selection of a new president. “It’s going to take someone who’s coming in with a vision,” said HR Gallimore, who’s chair of the Chamber’s executive committee. “We’re looking forward to finding the right person.” Linda Brown left her post as president of Asheboro/Randolph Chamber months ago to take a job at Randolph Community College. Kelly Heath, a past chair of…