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14 Apr

Finalists for next RCC president to visit

Bob SuttonNewspresident, Randolph Community College, RCC

ASHEBORO — Four finalists to fill the vacancy as Randolph Community College’s next president are expected to visit the campus next week. Based on the list of candidates released from the college, the next president will come from an out-of-state job, though one of them has ties to the Triad. Here’s the list: ** John Grosskopf, president of North Florida College (in Madison, Fla.). ** Dr. Jeremy Thomas, provost of Oklahoma City College. ** Dr. Shah Ardalan, president of Lone Star College-University Park (in Houston). ** Dr. George McNulty, president of Gogebic Community College (in Ironwood, Mich). In March,…

12 Apr

Asheboro sees uptick in chemical prices for Water Services Department

Ryan Henkel, North State JournalNewsCity of Asheboro Council

ASHEBORO — The City of Asheboro Council met Thursday, April 6, with multiple budgetary matters on the agenda. The first action the council took was the approval of a contract not to exceed $41,500 for auditing services for the 2023 fiscal year. “The Finance Department recommends the firm of Thompson, Price, Scott, Adams and Co. as the most responsive bidder for the City of Asheboro audit,” said Assistant Finance Director Steve Hackett. “The firm has six offices, and the audit will be staffed out of the Whiteville office with assistance from the Cary office if needed. Alan Thompson, a partner…

29 Mar

Mountaire Farms sets Easter giveaway

Randolph RecordNewsEaster giveaway, Easter meal, food giveaway, Mountaire Farms

SILER CITY — Mountaire Farms is partnering with churches and non-profit organizations in four states to provide complete meals for families in need at Easter. The event for Siler City comes Friday morning. Employees and volunteers will be packing and distributing 5,000 meal boxes to pre-registered groups, according to information from the company. There will be no walk-ups for this event, as all boxes are already reserved for families, churches and non-profits. Another North Carolina event is slated for Saturday at PowerPoint Church in Lumberton. Each Mountaire Cares box can feed a family of four. They are stuffed with a…

27 Mar

Randolph Hospital lifts mask requirement

Randolph RecordBusiness, NewsCOVID, masks, Randolph Health

ASHEBORO — Randolph Health announced Monday that it will lift universal masking requirements for patients, visitors and team members at all facilities effective at 7 a.m. Tuesday. According to a release from Randolph Health, the decision to make masks optional was made in collaboration with other regional healthcare systems, including Novant Health, Atrium Health, Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, CaroMont Health, and Cone Health. Patients may request their care teams to wear masks during treatment and clinic visits. While universal masking will no longer be required, certain exceptions apply, including wearing masks when respiratory virus symptoms are present and in…

27 Mar

NC Zoo Evacuated Due to Bomb Threat

Randolph RecordBusiness, NewsAsheboro, bomb threat, North Carolina Zoo

ASHEBORO – The North Carolina Zoo closed Monday because of a security threat, the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office and zoo reported. A bomb threat had been received at about 10:47 a.m. through electronic means and reported to law enforcement from a representative of North Carolina Zoo. A juvenile has been identified as the subject of the threat. Visitors and staff were evacuated. Later, zoo officials announced that 1,372 guests were evacuated. Emergency crews were called to the zoo. Law enforcement officials conducted a search of the zoo grounds. By 1:39 p.m., the Sheriff’s Office completed its work at the scene.…

24 Mar

Southwestern Randolph grad Gainey picked for Caldwell Fellows

Randolph RecordNewsCaldwell Fellows, Kaitlyn Gainey, Southwestern Randolph, Stephen Gainey

RALEIGH – Kaitlyn Gainey of Asheboro is one of 30 first-year North Carolina State students selected as part of the Caldwell Fellows at the university. Gainey is a graduate of Southwestern Randolph. Caldwell Fellows are selected for demonstrating an aptitude for servant-leadership development. Students selected for the Caldwell Fellows program undergo intensive leadership development programming that includes a sophomore seminar on their personal philosophy of leadership and a capstone training at the Center for Creative Leadership in Greensboro. “Each year we embark on the challenge of identifying first-year NC State committed to developing their leadership and serving in North Carolina and…

22 Mar

Board of Education approves changes to 2023-24 school calendar

Ryan Henkel, North State JournalNewsboard of education, budget, randolph county, school calendar

ASHEBORO — The Randolph Board of Education met Monday, March 20, with a few budgetary updates and items on the agenda. The board was presented with the outcome of a grant application submitted by New Market Elementary School. “New Market Elementary School received a Donors Choose Grant in the amount of $224.00 on March 7, 2023,” said Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction Cathy Waddell. “The grant will provide funding to purchase items for students to prepare and track their running mileage in the school’s Go Far Club.” The board was also presented with the first draft of the proposed…

22 Mar

Cone applies to make move on cancer center

Randolph RecordNewscancer, Moses Cone Memorial Hospital, nc health, NCDHHS

ASHEBORO — Moses Cone Memorial Hospital has filed a certificate of need application with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services to relocate a linear accelerator and CT simulator to develop a new cancer center with medical and radiation oncology services. It would be part of the Cone Health Cancer Center. The project is expected to cost $32.5 million and would be completed in October 2024. A public hearing for this project will be held at 10 a.m. April 20 in the meeting room of the Asheboro Public Library. Written comments concerning this proposal can be filed. Comments…

22 Mar

Randolph County local makes NC All-State Honors Band

Emmie Brooks, North State JournalNewsall-state honors band, band, honors, NC honors, Randolph County Schools

TRINITY – Uwharrie Ridge Six-Twelve in Randolph County has a vision to immerse students in 21st-century skills in order to guide them to make decisions related to their future goals. One particular student, Zane York, has taken up this vision and created an opportunity for himself through the All-State Honors Band. The school’s band director, Angel Freeland, has now accomplished her lifelong goal through York’s hard work. She has been the band director for Uwharrie Ridge Six-Twelve for 13 years. “It’s really unique here being a six-twelve school; I really get to enjoy some of my students staying from sixth…

15 Mar

Search warrant leads to drug trafficking arrest in Asheboro

Randolph RecordNewsarrest, Asheboro Police Department, drug trafficking, Park Place, search warrant

The Asheboro Police Department executed a search warrant at the Park Place apartment complex on S. Church Street this past week, which resulted in one arrest for drug trafficking. According to a police report, the department’s Vice and Narcotics Unit executed the search warrant and seized 15.1 grams of white power that field-tested positive as fentanyl, 22.4 grams of marijuana, drug paraphernalia, and over $700 dollars in cash. Tierra Meyon Johnson was arrested and charged with several felony drug charges, including the trafficking of opium/heroin. Johnson was transported to the Randolph County Jail, where she was given a $200,000 secured…