Asheboro Christmas Parade

There was a festive atmosphere and several events in downtown Asheboro during the recent holiday season. (Thadd Sanders / Randolph Record) ASHEBORO – Crowds visited downtown Asheboro in big numbers prior to and during the holidays, and that was pleasing to mayor David Smith. Smith said the events that spread across a few weeks provided festive atmospheres. In particular, Smith pointed to the Christmas on Sunset activities that drew a bustling turnout across three hours of activities. “I’d say that is as big as we’ve ever done,” he said. “The streets were full from store to store.” The turnout to…