Asheboro - Randolph Record

25 Apr

Providence Grove student dies from wreck; Woman faces charges

Randolph RecordNewsaccident, Asheboro, crime, Providence Grove

ASHEBORO — A Providence Grove student died in an Easter Sunday traffic accident and a driver of one of the vehicles involved faces charges. Michael Bautista-Chauiz, 16, was pronounced dead at the scene. He was a passenger in the back seat. Suzanne Lewis, 43, was charged with felony death by motor vehicle, involuntary manslaughter, driving with a revoked license, expired registration and failure to reduce speed. The police reports says that Lewis was traveling westbound on East Dixie Drive on the afternoon of April 20 when her vehicle struck a vehicle that had stopped for a red light in the…

22 Apr

Champion teen driver from Asheboro goes full speed ahead

Bob SuttonSportsARCA, Asheboro, London McKenzie, Stock car racing

London McKenzie, a teenager from Asheboro, has a role with a racing team to compete in ARCA races this year. (Courtesy photo) ASHEBORO — At 15 years old, London McKenzie has already experienced the thrill of stepping out of a race car in victory lane. The Asheboro boy has been driving on various tracks since before he was a teenager. He’s a national champion. He’s in his first season with CW Motorsports in the ARCA series, steering the No. 93 Chevrolet. “Being in ARCA still feels like a dream to me,” McKenzie said. “Flying through the corners in a big-body…

14 Apr

Illegal gambling targeted by Asheboro police

Randolph RecordNewsAsheboro, Asheboro Police Department, crime

Utopia on North Park Street in Asheboro is one of the establishments included in the police department’s investigation. (PJ Ward-Brown / Randolph Record) ASHEBORO — A crackdown on illegal gambling rooms in Asheboro has resulted in five arrests after an extended operation. The Asheboro Police Department executed search warrants on four locations. The targeted establishments were Oklahoma Games on Zoo Parkway, Utopia on North Park Street, Spin City on South Cox Street and The Room II on White Oak Street. Police seized 314 hard drives, five firearms, four video surveillance systems and almost $70,000 The police department says that detectives found that the establishments…

24 Mar

Highway construction begins on major project in Asheboro

Bob SuttonNewsAsheboro, N.C. 220, NCDOT, road construction, U.S. 64

The road widening involving U.S. 64 in Asheboro will mean ongoing construction for several years. ASHEBORO — Work on widening of the bypass from U.S. 64 to N.C. 49 in Asheboro has started and construction on the project is expected to last for several years. “It’s a lot of work,” said Cary Fine, the North Carolina Department of Transportation’s resident engineer for Randolph County. This project will widen U.S. 64 to multi-lanes, from the Asheboro bypass to east of interchange at N.C. 49, replace the low clearance bridge on N.C. 49 that goes over U.S. 64, and modify ramps at…

20 Feb

Asheboro man sentenced in ammunition possession case

Randolph RecordNewsAsheboro, crime

WINSTON-SALEM — An Asheboro man was sentenced last week to nine years in prison after pleading guilty to a firearm charge. Musin Shaborr Roberts, 22, was sentenced to 108 months in prison plus three years supervised probation based on information from Randall Galyon, acting U.S. attorney of the Middle District of North Carolina. According to court records, on June 30, 2023, an officer with the Greensboro Police Department saw people standing around a car in the parking lot of a Greensboro Housing Authority property. Aware of recent violent crime in the area as well as issues with trespassing on that…

23 Dec

Charges filed after vehicle break-ins near YMCA in Asheboro

Randolph RecordNewsAsheboro, crime, Randolph-Asheboro YMCA

ASHEBORO – Four arrests have been made and charges filed involving vehicle break-ins this month at the Randolph-Asheboro YMCA. Asheboro Police announced the developments that involved multiple police agencies. The suspects might be part of a larger crime ring. Asheboro Police said that visitors to the YMCA had personal property and identifications stolen from vehicles Dec. 12. Windows were shattered on those vehicles. Police in Asheboro obtained a description of the vehicle with a Georgia license plate. That vehicle and suspects were spotted in Connecticut. An earlier break in the case came, based on information from Asheboro Police, when the…

27 Nov

Tree lighting comes early in Asheboro; Check on other holiday-related activities

Bob SuttonNewsAsheboro, Christmas, City of Asheboro, downtown asheboro

ASHEBORO – Holiday activities will kick into gear in Asheboro just a couple of days after Thanksgiving. Mayor David Smith will light the city’s Christmas tree at 6 p.m. Saturday in downtown Asheboro. That will serve as the launch of weeks of holiday events in downtown. Compared to previous years, the lighting ceremony will be earlier on the calendar. In the past, it was held in conjunction with the city’s Christmas parade. “We’re trying to make it a bigger thing,” said Alyssa Chapuis, public information officer for the city. She said many visitors to downtown missed past lighting ceremonies because…

25 Nov

Asheboro report points to compliance as water provider

Bob SuttonGovernment, NewsAsheboro, drinking water, Trevor Nuttall, water

ASHEBORO – The City of Asheboro, as a public water provider, has reviewed its monitoring procedures of water lines in an effort to assure compliance with the Federal Safe Drinking Water Act. A report from city officials says that Asheboro has been and continues to be compliant with all federal and state rules regulating lead and copper in drinking water. Trevor Nuttall, who’s new in the position of assistant city manager, provided a report late last week outlining the city’s commitment to safe drinking water. The federal guidelines require monitoring single-family residences served by copper plumbing with lead solder joints…

20 Nov

Asheboro recognized as a top veteran employer

Ryan HenkelGovernment, NewsAsheboro, Asheboro City Council, veterans

ASHEBORO – The City of Asheboro was recognized for its commitment to employing and retaining military veterans as it was awarded a 2024 Gold HIRE Vets Medallion Award. The virtual award ceremony was held Oct. 31 and the board was presented with the information at its Nov. 7 meeting. “The HIRE Vets Program is administered by the US Department of Labor and the acronym stands for Honoring Investments in Recruiting and Employing Military Veterans,” said human resources generalist Kristen Terry. “This program honors employers who demonstrate exemplary efforts in recruiting, employing and retaining veterans. While we do not have a…

12 Nov

Asheboro to study downtown parking, seeks public input

Bob SuttonNewsAsheboro, Asheboro City Council, downtown asheboro, parking

ASHEBORO -- Asheboro city officials are looking to better manage parking in downtown. The city has commissioned Walker Consultants to develop a study and strategic parking management plan for the business district. According to information from the city, the completed plan will provide recommendations for managing and improving public parking. The study is designed to include downtown business owners and employees, property owners, non-profit organizations and residents. To sign up for a focus group, visit https://tinyurl.com/mvc2bf9j Each focus group will meet with the study team for up to 45 minutes on either Nov. 19 or Nov. 20 at The Harry and Jeanette…