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Johnson to retire as county manager
07 Sep

Johnson to retire as county manager

Randolph RecordBusiness, Government, News
ASHEBORO – Hal Johnson is retiring at the end of the year as Randolph County manager after nearly five decades in public service. “It has been my privilege to have worked for Randolph government these past 48 years, and these past nine years to serve as Randolph County manager,” Johnson said in a statement. “We have all seen the many challenges facing our community and it has been my honor to work with so many of you during these historic times.” Johnson is expecting life changes this autumn. “Gloria and I are excited about welcoming our first grandchild this November,…
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She said she killed her lover in self-defense. Court says jury properly saw her as the aggressor
06 Sep

She said she killed her lover in self-defense. Court says jury properly saw her as the aggressor

Associated PressNews
RALEIGH — The North Carolina Supreme Court upheld the murder conviction of a woman who fatally shot her lover in her bedroom, ruling Friday that the trial judge gave appropriate instructions to the jury about the legal limits for deadly force inside a home. Five of the seven justices agreed to overturn a unanimous appellate decision that had ordered a new trial for Wendy Dawn Lamb Hicks, who was convicted in the death of Caleb Adams. Evidence shows he was shot twice in the back in her bedroom doorway. The majority’s primary opinion said it was proper, based on evidence,…
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Bomb threat turns out to be hoax at Asheboro High School
01 Sep

Bomb threat turns out to be hoax at Asheboro High School

Randolph RecordNews, , ,
An officer walks outside Asheboro High School after it had been evacuated. (Scott Pelkey/Randolph Record)   ASHEBORO – A bomb threat Friday morning at Asheboro High School turned out to be a hoax. A call received by Asheboro Police Department at 9:21 a.m. claimed bombs were inside the school and the call also claimed to be armed with a weapon with the intent to enter the school. The school was evacuated and students were moved to locations off school property. People on all other Asheboro City Schools campuses were sheltering in place. Shortly before 1:30 p.m., the search of the…
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Randolph County School System issues more than 1,000 diplomas
30 Aug

Randolph County School System issues more than 1,000 diplomas

Ryan HenkelNews, , ,
ASHEBORO – The Randolph County Schools Board of Education met Monday, Aug. 21, with a variety of informational items to be presented to the board.  The first information item that was presented to the board was an update on Apprenticeship Randolph.   According to its website, Apprenticeship Randolph is “an opportunity for juniors and seniors living and/or learning in Randolph County to get a jump start on a professional career in our booming local industries.”  Students get on-job training, experience and an Associates of Applied Science from Randolph Community College.  "Apprenticeship Randolph's Signing Ceremony and Graduation was held at Randolph Community…
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Annual Randolph County visitor impact report shows 3.8% increase
30 Aug

Annual Randolph County visitor impact report shows 3.8% increase

Matt MercerNews, ,
ASHEBORO — Domestic and international visitors to and within Randolph County spent $178.63 million in 2022, an increase of 3.8% from 2021, according to new data.   The spending report comes from an annual study commissioned by Visit North Carolina, a unit of the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina.  State tax revenue generated in Randolph County totaled around $7.9 million through state sales and excise taxes, and taxes on personal and corporate income. About $4.7 million in local taxes were generated from sales and property tax revenue from travel-generated and travel-supported businesses.  Statewide, North Carolina set a record for visitor…
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North Carolina Zoo to send flamingos to South Carolina
29 Aug

North Carolina Zoo to send flamingos to South Carolina

Bob SuttonNews,
Flamingos will be leaving North Carolina Zoo. (Photo courtesy of NC Zoo)   ASHEBORO – Flamingos are leaving the North Carolina Zoo. A flock of 15 Chilean flamingos will be moved to the Greenville Zoo in South Carolina by late September. A “Farewell Flamingos” event was held Saturday at the zoo. Some of the flamingos in the flock are from the original flock that arrived at the zoo in August 1982. The aviary closed in April 2022 because of its age. In order to demolish the building that housed the aviary, the flamingos had to be moved, according to information…
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Archdale bags one form of yard waste collection
26 Aug

Archdale bags one form of yard waste collection

Bob SuttonNews, ,
ARCHDALE – Bagged yard waste collection services in Archdale are being suspended by the end of the month. City manager Zeb Holden said that the change in policy impacts a small percentage of residents but solutions are being sought. Holden said the facility where bagged yard waste has been going discontinued accepting plastic bags. “I know some folks are going to be disappointed,” Holden said. A notice from the city reads, in part: “City staff continue to evaluate options for the possibility collecting yard waste in the future. … The City understands the inconvenience this suspension may cause and encourages…
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After years at Randleman, Hamilton becomes principal at Providence Grove
24 Aug

After years at Randleman, Hamilton becomes principal at Providence Grove

Bob SuttonNews, , , , , , ,
 Dennis Hamilton (Courtesy photo) CLIMAX – It’s a different location for high school principal Dennis Hamilton, but the people connected to Providence Grove are plenty familiar to him. Hamilton had administrative roles at Randleman for two decades. “I was given an opportunity to take a new adventure at a different school,” Hamilton said. He’s the new principal at Providence Grove after holding a similar position at Randleman. Hamilton was principal of Randleman Middle School when the Providence Grove district was formed and so in 2008 there was a new high school in the Randolph County School System. Many of the…
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