economic impact report

ASHEBORO — Domestic and international visitors to and within Randolph County spent $178.63 million in 2022, an increase of 3.8% from 2021, according to new data.   The spending report comes from an annual study commissioned by Visit North Carolina, a unit of the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina.  State tax revenue generated in Randolph County totaled around $7.9 million through state sales and excise taxes, and taxes on personal and corporate income. About $4.7 million in local taxes were generated from sales and property tax revenue from travel-generated and travel-supported businesses.  Statewide, North Carolina set a record for visitor…