David Smith

Government

Asheboro council approves playground repair contract at sportsplex

April 23, 2025 Ryan Henkel Comments Off

ASHEBORO – The City of Asheboro is aiming for a summer reopening of the playground area at the Zoo City Sportsplex. At its April meeting, the council approved a $200,000 allocation for needed repairs to […]

Mayor touts growing pride in Asheboro’s rise

March 31, 2025 Bob Sutton Comments Off

Randolph Community College honored a pair of city leaders during last week’s mayor’s report on campus. Mayor David Smith and former city manager John Ogburn were recognized with gifts. Left to right are RCC board of […]

New Asheboro city manager sworn in

March 17, 2025 Randolph Record Comments Off

Donald Duncan Jr. is sworn in as new manager for the City of Asheboro on Monday. He’s accompanied by his wife, Amanda, center, and daughter, Julianna. (City of Asheboro photo) ASHEBORO — Donald Duncan Jr. […]

Entertainment

Lineup of annual concerts set for Asheboro; Mayor’s forum rescheduled

March 13, 2025 Bob Sutton Comments Off

ASHEBORO — The lineup of nine free concerts in Asheboro has been announced by the City of Asheboro and Downtown Asheboro Inc. The Rock’n the Park Concert Series is slated for Friday nights at Bicentennial […]

Mayor David Smith to offer views on Asheboro’s growth

February 15, 2025 Bob Sutton Comments Off

Mayor David Smith, waving along the rail, takes part in a past Asheboro Christmas parade. (Randolph Record file photo) ASHEBORO – Mayor David Smith of Asheboro will provide his impressions of the city’s direction during a […]

Asheboro picks next city manager from western North Carolina

January 12, 2025 Bob Sutton Comments Off

Donald Duncan (Courtesy photo) ASHEBORO – Donald Duncan, who has been involved in city and county government in the western part of North Carolina, will be the next city manager for Asheboro. Duncan was selected […]

Government

Asheboro council approves playground repair contract at sportsplex

Mayor touts growing pride in Asheboro’s rise

New Asheboro city manager sworn in

Lineup of annual concerts set for Asheboro; Mayor’s forum rescheduled

Mayor David Smith to offer views on Asheboro’s growth

Asheboro picks next city manager from western North Carolina

Asheboro receives grant funding for downtown garden project

Asheboro City Council hears multiple property matters

Smith won’t seek another term as Asheboro’s mayor

Plans set for Acme McCrary Hosiery Mill building in Asheboro