Asheboro - Randolph Record

11 May

Concert series grows in Asheboro

Bob SuttonEventsAsheboro, summer concert series

ASHEBORO — Asheboro’s summer concert series is expanding. After assessing interest based on an event on a Friday night last August, it was determined to add another series in addition to the popular outdoor concerts at Bicentennial Park. “It was a good turnout, so this year we assume it’s going to be the same,” said Taylor Crawford, who’s Sunset Theatre coordinator for the City of Asheboro. “And now we’re going to make it a series. May’s schedule calls for Sunday’s kickoff event with the East Coast Rhythm & Blues. The first Friday edition of “Rock’N the Park” comes May 20…

11 May

Bossong Memorial golf tournament raises funds for YMCA

Randolph RecordFeaturesAsheboro, Pinewood Country Club, Sam Bossong Memorial Golf Tournament, YMCA

ASHEBORO — A rain-delay did not dampen the spirits of over 100 golfers who came out to support the local YMCA on Friday. Rain threatened the Sam Bossong Memorial Golf Tournament at Pinewood Country Club and the single-round tournament was stopped briefly for a thunderstorm but teams ultimately returned to the course to complete the 22nd iteration of the tournament. This year’s winning team of Chad Clark, Shawn Hogan, Clint Smith and Mark Vuncannon shot a 49 which included five eagles on holes 3, 4, 6, 7 and 16. The team did not record any scores of less than a…

11 May

City of Asheboro approves Social Alcohol District

Ryan Henkel, North State JournalNewsAsheboro, Downtown Asheboro Social District

ASHEBORO – The City of Asheboro Council met Thursday where they finally made a decision in regards to the Downtown Asheboro Social District. The debate on the creation of the Downtown Asheboro Social District continued from the last meeting and upon the conclusion of public comments, the council voted in favor of creating the district with one dissenting vote. The social alcohol district will allow for the carry and consumption of alcohol in specially designated containers from Thursday to Saturday, 11am to 11pm, in the specified area. “We as a council have listened impartially to each person and each concern,”…

05 May

Cabin fever gives new life to Worth Street structure

Bob SuttonFeaturesAsheboro, log cabin, Worth Street

ASHEBORO — Mark Dillon viewed the cabin sitting at 426 Worth St. differently than others who checked out the property. “It just hadn’t been loved,” Dillon said. He has changed that. Dillon, and his wife, Carol Schuck Dillon, purchased the cabin and are turning it into a home. “When we walked in, there was some potential for someone dumb enough to do it,” Mark Dillon said. It was purchased in December of $48,500 – or about $20,000 below the listed price. Now, passersby marvel at the structure. Others have been excited when they’ve seen the possibilities for the cabin, which…

05 May

County board chairman says the restructuring of fire districts is not a tax increase

Ryan HenkelGovernmentAsheboro, fire districts, Randolph County Board of Commissioners

ASHEBORO – The Randolph County Board of Commissioners met Monday with multiple budget items on the agenda as well as to provide some clarification in regards to the new fire districts. First up, the board of commissioners approved the final design by HH Architecture for the development of the Farm, Food and Family Education Center as well as a budget amendment to reallocate the funds that the county had already set aside for the project. The plan, which will cost $29,564,000, will have around 44 acres of development with around 60 acres of undeveloped land as a buffer. “There’s a…

05 May

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Arianna Lovingood-Smith

Randolph RecordSportsArianna Lovingood-Smith, Asheboro, athlete of the week, prep sports, track and field

Asheboro | track and field Lovingood-Smith won three individual events as the Blue Comets were overwhelming winners in the Mid-Piedmont Conference championship last week at Oak Grove. Lovingood-Smith, a senior, won the high jump with an effort of 4 feet, 8 inches, claimed the long jump at 15-7 and captured the triple jump at 36-6. This was all part of Asheboro’s title effort. The Blue Comets rang up 157 points compared to runner-up Central Davidson’s 93. Asheboro also had an individual winner in the shot put with Morgan Williams’ toss of 29-4½.

05 May

Randolph Community College, state honors Shackleford’s influence, passion

Randolph RecordBusinessAsheboro, Dr. Robert Shackleford Jr., Randolph Community College

ASHEBORO — Outgoing Randolph Community College president Dr. Robert Shackleford Jr. is leaving with more distinctions. Shackleford was awarded the Order of the Long Leaf Pine on April 27. That came as part of the ribbon cutting for the Dr. Robert S. Shackleford Allied Health Center. Members of the Board of Trustees and the Foundation Board, faculty, staff, students, state legislators, and members of the Randolph County community were on hand on the front lawn and in the lobby of the Center. “When (Board of Trustees Chair Mac Sherrill) announced they were going to name it the Robert Shackleford Jr.…

27 Apr

Technimark to expand, create more jobs in Asheboro

Randolph RecordBusinessAsheboro, expansion, jobs, Technimark

ASHEBORO — More jobs should be coming to Randolph County. Technimark, LLC, a manufacturing solutions provider for the healthcare and consumer packaging markets, will expand its healthcare production operations in Asheboro to create 220 jobs, Gov. Roy Cooper announced last week. The company will invest $62 million to support growth in its healthcare and consumer packaging markets. “We’re excited to expand our healthcare manufacturing capabilities at our Asheboro headquarters,” said Brad Wellington, Technimark’s president and CEO. “The commitment and support we have received from the State of North Carolina has been invaluable to making this expansion a reality, allowing us…

20 Apr

Rural areas aim for expanded internet service

Bob SuttonFeatures, StateAsheboro, Randolph Communications

ASHEBORO — If the need arises and enough interest is generated, Randolph Communications will respond. That’s the message from the telephone cooperative when it comes to providing fiber optics and expanded internet service. “Once we see a high enough interest to make a business commitment, we will try to go to certain areas,” said Stephanie Gee, marketing director for Randolph Communications. “The need is widespread.” The Asheboro-based group, which also has an office in Liberty, is looking for opportunities to increase its footprint, Gee said. Randolph Communications serves parts of eight counties. The key tends to come from community members…

20 Apr

REMC seeks grant applicants from teachers

Randolph RecordNewsAsheboro, Randolph Electric Membership Corp

ASHEBORO — Local educators can apply for a Bright Ideas grant from Randolph Electric Membership Corp. through Sept. 15. The grants, offered annually to teachers to bring creative classroom learning projects to life, support innovative projects that energize classroom learning and enhance student success. Educators can apply online at www.ncbrightideas.com “We are pleased to continue our long history of supporting teachers and students with grants that fulfill needs in local classrooms,” said Nicole Arnold, communications and public affairs manager at Randolph EMC. “As a community-focused organization, we are committed to building a brighter future for our students and our region,…