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Asheboro cancels annual fall festival
29 Sep

Asheboro cancels annual fall festival

Randolph RecordBusiness, News, ,
ASHEBORO — The 48th annual Fall Festival in Asheboro has cancelled, according to a statement from the Randolph Arts Guild, which manages the event. "Sadly, the Annual Fall Festival committee and Randolph Arts Guild Board of Directors has made the decision to cancel the 2022 Fall Festival, October 1-2, 2022 for the safety of our vendors, entertainers, attendees, sponsors, and downtown merchants," the statement from the guild says. The group cited an executive order from Gov. Roy Cooper, who declared a state of emergency on Wednesday as the path of Hurricane Ian puts much of central and eastern North Carolina…
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Toyota tags funds for education to aid workforce
28 Sep

Toyota tags funds for education to aid workforce

Bob SuttonNews, , ,
LIBERTY – Toyota wants to help mold the workforce for the new plant at the Guilford-Randolph megasite. In what company officials describe as an effort to boost workforce readiness and exposure, donations totaling $1 million will be used to expand education opportunities. The effort comes to boost what’s called STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Mathematics). Communities in Schools of Randolph County and North Carolina A&T University will each receive $500,000 to help strengthen STEAM education programs that support career readiness. This could be a big deal in Randolph County. Grant funds will be used to support students, empowering…
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Elementary teacher takes pride in RCSS honor
20 Sep

Elementary teacher takes pride in RCSS honor

Bob SuttonNews, , ,
Sophie Herring was selected as the Teacher of the Year for the Randolph County School System. (Courtesy photo) ASHEBORO – Once Sophie Herring discovered the joys of teaching, she became hooked. The elementary school teacher has been rewarded for her efforts in classrooms and among her peers by being named the Teacher of the Year for the Randolph County School System. “I know I’m young in the career,” she said. “It’s a huge honor. I’ve been overwhelmed with the love I’ve gotten from this.” She spent the past six school years teaching third grade at Trindale Elementary School. Her selection…
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Wolfspeed should have impact in Randolph County
15 Sep

Wolfspeed should have impact in Randolph County

Bob SuttonNews, , , ,
SILER CITY — Randolph County officials had roles in helping secure a major industrial project for nearby Siler City. Certainly, the impact will be felt in neighboring counties when Wolfspeed, Inc. cranks up operations in 2023 in Chatham County. The 1,800 new jobs should be created by 2030. Wolfspeed will construct a manufacturing campus for the production of Silicon Carbide materials. The governor’s office reported that an investment of approximately $5 billion across the next eight years will be made in the Town of Siler City. Founded and headquartered in Durham, Wolfspeed is described as a global leader in the…
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NCDOT meeting draws big turnout in Liberty
08 Sep

NCDOT meeting draws big turnout in Liberty

Bob SuttonNews, , ,
New road patterns are in place along U.S. 421 and Browns Meadow Road near Liberty. (PJ Brown-Ward/Randolph Record) LIBERTY – There was considerable interest from Randolph County residents at a public meeting held by the North Carolina Department of Transportation to discuss potential changes based on the Greensboro-Randolph megasite. There were 247 attendees signing in for last week’s session. “That’s sizable,” said Harris Kay, a communications officer with NCDOT. “That’s what we want, people coming to ask questions.” Liberty Town Hall was packed with members of the public at some points during the two-hour meeting. There’s much curiosity about the…
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County’s animal control officers honored for work
05 Sep

County’s animal control officers honored for work

Randolph RecordNews
ASHEBORO -- Randolph County Sheriff Greg Seabolt recognized eight Randolph County Animal Control Officers with a Sheriff’s Commendation last week for their recent efforts in the seizure of 55 animals, one of the largest cases in Randolph County history. The following Randolph County ACOs were recognized for their work on the case; Randolph County Animal Services Director Jonathan Moody (ACO Field Operations Manager), ACO Jonathan Galtney, ACO Robert Godfrey, ACO Donna Zogopolous, ACO Matthew Auman, ACO Yessenia Reyes, ACO McKenzie Beeson, and ACO Sarah Brower. On June 17,  Randolph County Animal Control responded to 5669 Sandalwood Dr. in Denton referencing…
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Toyota adds to plans for megasite
05 Sep

Toyota adds to plans for megasite

Randolph RecordBusiness, News, ,
LIBERTY – Toyota announced an additional investment of $2.5 billion in its newest North American facility, Toyota Battery Manufacturing North Carolina at the Greensboro-Randolph megasite. Last week’s announcement means added capacity to support battery electric vehicle battery production and adds 350 jobs, bringing the total employment to approximately 2,100. Scheduled to begin production in 2025, the facility will produce batteries for hybrid electric vehicles and battery electric vehicles. Construction has begun. Last year, Toyota Motor Corporation announced a global investment of approximately $70 billion for electrification efforts. Last week, as part of this aspirational goal, TMC announced a future battery production…
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Hudson stops at YMCA in Asheboro
30 Aug

Hudson stops at YMCA in Asheboro

Randolph RecordNews, Politics,
Congressman Richard Hudson reads a book to youth during a summer day camp at the Randolph-Asheboro YMCA last week. (Scott Pelkey/North State Journal) ASHEBORO – Congressman Richard Hudson expressed his vision for expanding the influence of the Randolph-Asheboro YMCA during a visit last week. Hudson saw glimpse of how the facility serves residents in the region. “The Randolph-Asheboro YMCA is a vital part of our community, serving residents of all ages and backgrounds,” Hudson said. “I enjoyed seeing the facility firsthand and reading to students, as well as discussing ways to support the YMCA's growth with local leaders and employees…
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Things to know as school year about to begin in Randolph County
24 Aug

Things to know as school year about to begin in Randolph County

Bob SuttonNews, ,
ASHEBORO – The first day of classes is set for Monday at public schools around Randolph County. Here are a few things to know: Administrators in place The Randolph County School System made several new appointments for the school year during its August board of education meeting. They were: Judi Cagle, principal at Farmer Elementary; Shawn Garrett, assistant principal at Eastern Randolph high school; Jessica Green, assistant principal at Randleman High School; Stephanie Hatcher, assistant principal at Southwestern Randolph Middle School. Food for thought Kelly Green, director of school nutrition for RCSS, said there are 30 total positions vacant within…
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North Carolina Zoo takes next steps for Asia exhibit
19 Aug

North Carolina Zoo takes next steps for Asia exhibit

Randolph RecordNews, State, , ,
NC Zoo director Pat Simmons, center, high-fives state Sen. David Craven Jr., who reaches over Randolph County commissioner Darrell Frye, during Wednesday's groundbreaking. (Scott Pelkey/North State Journal) ASHEBORO – North Carolina Zoo is moving closer to Asia after the groundbreaking for a new exhibit. The 10-acre Asian expansion is a few years away from being opened, but the next steps were evident when regional and state officials gathered Wednesday for the ceremonial start to the process. “Asia has been a long time coming,” said Walker Moffitt, chair of the North Carolina Zoo Council and Asheboro mayor pro tem. This is…
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