Asheboro - Randolph Record

18 Sep

Asheboro radio icon Reid dies at age 62

Randolph RecordEntertainment, NewsAsheboro, Larry Reid, randolph county

ASHEBORO – Larry Reid, a radio personality in Randolph County for more than three decades, died Saturday at age 62. He spent most of his career at WKXR and WZOO, creating an identity on the air and also serving as station manager. He was named honorary mayor of Asheboro the day prior to his passing. He succumbed to an undisclosed illness. A prayer vigil was held last week in Asheboro a few days prior to his death. Reid was a Western Carolina graduate with a degree in radio/television and film and he put that to good use. Around Asheboro, he…

17 Aug

Former Klaussner Furniture workers react to shutdown

Randolph RecordBusiness, NewsAsheboro, Klaussner Furniture, layoffs, randolph county

ASHEBORO – A lawsuit has been filed against Klaussner Furniture after the Asheboro-based company abruptly ceased operations last week. Former employees of the manufacturing company allege that Klaussner Furniture didn’t provide proper notice of the shutdown. Information in notification from Klaussner Furniture that was listed as part of the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act shows that 884 jobs were to be lost. The WARN Act requires employers to provide 60 days’ notice. The shortened time frame on the notice came from what appeared to be unforeseen business issues. The company, which had been operating since 1963, announced Aug. 7…

09 Aug

Scenes from National Night Out in Randolph County

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07 Aug

Asheboro-based Klaussner Furniture Industries, Inc. to close all facilities

Bob SuttonBusiness, NewsAsheboro, Asheboro business, Klaussner, Klaussner Furniture, Klaussner Furniture Industries, Klaussner Home Furnishing, plant closings

ASHEBORO – Klaussner Furniture Industries, which once had been the largest employer in Randolph County, is shutting down operations at all its facilities, the company announced Monday. The company was tightly tied to Asheboro, which housed its corporate headquarters. According to a news release: “Klaussner’s lending source has unexpectedly refused to continue to fund the Company’s operations. This outcome was not reasonably foreseeable, but due to these unexpected circumstances, Klaussner can no longer sustain its operations.” There will be more than 800 job losses, with a majority of those connected to Asheboro and Randolph County, based on some reports. The…

08 May

Verizon operates temporary unit in Asheboro

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Rescue workers prepare to remove a driver from a vehicle last month in Asheboro. (Scott Pelkey/Randolph Record) ASHEBORO – A Verizon store has wheels – temporarily, anyway. The store on East Dixie Drive in Asheboro was damaged by a vehicle last month. In order to remain in position to serve customers, workers are operating out of a mobile trailer. The April 10 accident occurred in the early evening and resulted in the driver being transported to a hospital in Greensboro with injuries that were described as serious but not life-threatening. Rescue crews had to secure the vehicle in place before…

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.…

15 Mar

Asheboro pizza restaurant could open in spring

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ASHEBORO — The Pizza Inn project in Asheboro seems back on track. The opening of the restaurant at 1216 East Dixie Dr. could be coming soon. Progress has been made at the site of the former home to Uptown Charlie. The Texas-based pizza chain had dubbed the Asheboro location for the first reveal of its new design. While that was intended to happen by late 2022, the marketing drum for the restaurant has begun to beat again. Asheboro’s Pizza Inn appears at least about a month away from opening. It’s an overhaul for the chain, which is redesigning its stores…

22 Feb

Rep. Hudson visits Randolph Emergency Services in Asheboro

Randolph RecordNews911, Asheboro, call center, Richard Hudson, US Representative

U.S. Rep. Richard Hudson (NC-09) made a stop in Asheboro last Thursday with Congress out of session. In a visit to Randolph County’s Emergency Services department, Hudson was able to thank first responders for their work and tour the building. He visited the 911 call center and spoke with county leaders. A day earlier, Hudson opened his new flagship district office in Southern Pines. “As your Congressman, I am committed to delivering results for families throughout our region and providing top-notch customer service from our offices in both Washington, D.C. and North Carolina,” said Hudson at a ribbon-cutting ceremony. “I…

15 Feb

Asheboro Council approves rezoning request for development on Golda Avenue

Ryan Henkel, North State JournalGovernmentAsheboro, city council, Golda Avenue, local government

ASHEBORO — The Asheboro City Council met Thursday, February 9, with one public hearing and a few funding items on the agenda. The council opened the meeting with a public hearing that was continued at last month’s meeting for a rezoning application for a property on Golda Avenue in order to construct a multi-family development. “This is an application filed by Darren Lucas, who is the owner of the property,” said Community Development Director Trevor Nuttall. “It is a request to take the property from a medium-density residential district (R10) to a high-density (RA6) conditional zoning district for a multi-family…

11 Jan

Uses for Asheboro sites remain unclear

Bob SuttonBusinessAsheboro, Asheboro/Randolph Chamber, B.B. Walker Company, Black Powder Smokehouse, construction sites, tropical smoothie

Here's the former B.B. Walker Company building during its recent demolition. (Randolph Record) ASHEBORO — Plans for the former home of B.B. Walker Company – known to locals as Walker Shoe Company – in Asheboro have been kept mostly close to the vest despite widespread speculation. There could be something forthcoming after the demolition of the building at the 414 East Dixie Dr. site. One local real estate agent said the prospects for the location have generated considerable chatter. “There’s all sort of rumors all over town, and they’re all unfounded,” he said. “It’s going to be a project.” Either…