Politics – Randolph Record

Seabolt keeps Republican nod for sheriff; Allen stays on track to keep board of commissioners seat

March 3, 2026 Bob Sutton Comments Off

Greg Seabolt received big support at the polls in his bid to remain sheriff of Randolph County. Seabolt collected 63.4% of the votes to fend off three challengers for the Republican nod when ballots were […]

Early voting opens for primary

February 16, 2026 Bob Sutton Comments Off

There was activity last Thursday at the Randolph County Board of Elections as early voting began for the primary. (PJ Ward-Brown / Randolph Record) Early voting began last Thursday leading to the March 3 […]

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Mills takes spot on Asheboro City Council

February 10, 2026 Randolph Record Comments Off

Cam Mills (Courtesy photo) ASHEBORO — Cam Mills is the newest member of the Asheboro City Council after he was appointed to fill a vacancy on the board. Mills is taking a spot that […]

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Trogdon wins Asheboro’s race for mayor; other municipal election results

November 4, 2025 Bob Sutton Comments Off

ASHEBORO — Joey Trogdon will be the next mayor of Asheboro after winning Tuesday’s election by nearly 500 votes against fellow city councilman Eddie Burks. Trogdon will be the second member of his family to […]

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Two council members advance in Asheboro’s mayor’s race

October 8, 2025 Bob Sutton Comments Off

ASHEBORO — Sitting city council members Joey Trogdon and Eddie Burks advanced through the primary in bids to become Asheboro’s next mayor. Trogdon received 924 votes and Burks received 784 votes in the primary, which […]

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Early voting numbers match on opening days in Asheboro primaries

September 22, 2025 Bob Sutton Comments Off

ASHEBORO — When early voting for the City of Asheboro primaries began last week, some turnout numbers seemed interesting. For both last Thursday and Friday – the first two days – the Randolph County Board […]

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Early voting set for Asheboro primaries

September 13, 2025 Bob Sutton Comments Off

ASHEBORO — It’s nearing primary season in the City of Asheboro. The primary early voting begins Sept. 18 and will be held only on weekdays through Oct. 3 and then from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, […]

Asheboro school board member eyes spot on city council

September 10, 2025 Bob Sutton Comments Off

ASHEBORO — Phillip Cheek is a candidate again for an elected position in Asheboro, just with a different target. Cheek, who has been on the Board of Education with Asheboro City Schools for nearly two decades, […]

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Board transition to kick in for Asheboro City Schools

August 8, 2025 Bob Sutton Comments Off

ASHEBORO — The process of a restructuring of the Asheboro City Schools Board of Education will begin with this fall’s elections. In time, the changes will be reducing the number of seats on the board […]

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Municipal elections: Asheboro will need primaries for mayor, city council

July 19, 2025 Bob Sutton Comments Off

ASHEBORO — There will be primaries for the mayoral race and city council seats in Asheboro for the fall elections. Two candidates – Brett Thompson and Jennyfer Bucardo – entered the mayoral race Friday, which […]