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May 9, 2026

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Nation

Sen. Rand Paul wants to investigate origins of COVID-19

May 5, 2022 Associated Press Comments Off on Sen. Rand Paul wants to investigate origins of COVID-19
SMITHFIELD, Ky. — U.S. Sen. Rand Paul promised Saturday to wage a vigorous review into the origins of the coronavirus if Republicans retake the Senate and he lands a committee chairmanship. Speaking to supporters at […]
Opinions

BARONE: The verdict on lockdowns: High cost, minimal benefits

April 22, 2022 Michael Barone Comments Off on BARONE: The verdict on lockdowns: High cost, minimal benefits
What were the benefits and costs of the COVID-19 restrictions implemented over the last two years? It’s a good time to ask that question, especially now that the masks are coming off and the lockdowns […]
Government

Citizens make voices heard against vaccine mandates

February 2, 2022 Randolph Record Comments Off on Citizens make voices heard against vaccine mandates
PINEHURST — Citizen groups across the globe are protesting vaccine mandates as vaccine effectiveness against new variants of the COVID-19 virus has waned and Americans who are vaccinated are not showing high demand for boosters. […]
Government

White House soft-launches COVID-19 test request website

January 19, 2022 Associated Press Comments Off on White House soft-launches COVID-19 test request website
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Biden administration on Tuesday quietly launched its website for Americans to request free at-home COVID-19 tests, a day before the site was scheduled to officially go online. The website, COVIDTests.gov, now […]
News

Randolph County Schools keep masks optional

November 17, 2021 Randolph Record Comments Off on Randolph County Schools keep masks optional
ASHEBORO — The Randolph County School Board voted again Monday night to keep masks optional in the county’s largest school system. The vote came two weeks after a special called meeting where the system voted […]
Business

COVID cases decline in Randolph, nationwide

October 6, 2021 Randolph Record Comments Off on COVID cases decline in Randolph, nationwide
ASHEBORO — New daily cases of COVID dropped about 35% since September 1 nationwide along with a 25% drop in the number of people hospitalized. In Randolph County, there was an 18% drop in new […]
News

School’s start with some students and staff under quarantine

August 24, 2021 Randolph Record Comments Off on School’s start with some students and staff under quarantine
ASHEBORO — Schools across Randolph County are back in session this week. Randolph County Schools started Monday and Asheboro City Schools started Tuesday. As of 5 pm Tuesday, Randolph County Schools had 277 students and […]
News

Over 30% of Randolph County is vaccinated

July 6, 2021 Randolph Record Comments Off on Over 30% of Randolph County is vaccinated
ASHEBORO — The Centers for Disease Control reported that 43,649 Randolph County residents are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Over 64% of the county’s citizens over 65 years of age are vaccinated. The CDC estimates that […]

Sports

  • Prep softball: County teams advance to third round in state playoffs
    May 9, 2026
  • Prep soccer: Wheatmore, Trinity girls receive first-round byes in states
    May 8, 2026
  • State champ Hittepole finds path to collegiate mats
    May 7, 2026
  • ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Price Kidd
    May 6, 2026

Opinion

  • HUDSON: The state of our union is in crisis
    March 20, 2024
  • NIEHOFF, TUCKER: Five tips for creating a culture of caring in our high schools
    November 2, 2023
  • HUDSON: Defending your energy security
    September 28, 2023
  • HUDSON: We will always remember
    September 14, 2023

Business

  • Apprenticeship Randolph holds kickoff event
    March 31, 2026
  • Asheboro concrete plant changes hands
    January 16, 2026
  • Gettys receives statewide honor; RCEDC hits 40-year mark
    July 22, 2025
  • Country store in Liberty closes
    June 23, 2025

Features

  • Another Easter egg hunt
    April 2, 2026
  • Walking through the storm: Buddhist monks take journey of peace
    January 27, 2026
  • Holiday concerts set for Asheboro; Other Christmas-related events in area
    December 10, 2025
  • Crowning Achievement: Asheboro woman wins honor
    October 1, 2025

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