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County commissioners recognize citizen volunteers

County commissioners recognize citizen volunteers

ASHEBORO – The Randolph County Board of Commissioners took the time to recognize select citizens for their volunteer work within the county. At the board’s meeting Monday, five county residents were recognized with the Governor’s Volunteer Service Awards. “These awards recognize the individuals in our community that give their time, energy and compassion to help others, often behind the scenes, and always without expecting anything in return,” said Samantha Baker, United Way of Randolph County executive director. “Their efforts strengthen our county and our community and they inspire us all.” Those recognized included Amy Rudisill for her mentorship and work…
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Randolph County incumbents file to keep seats

Randolph County incumbents file to keep seats

ASHEBORO – Two incumbents on the Randolph County Board of Commissioners have filed paperwork to run for re-election. Kenny Kidd of Asheboro and Maxton McDowell of Asheboro are seeking to retain their seasons. The filing period for the March primary opened Dec. 4 and closes at noon Friday. The filings include federal offices, numerous statewide positions along with seats on the county level. Also filing for a Randolph County commissioner seat are Christopher McLeod of Denton and Lester Rivenbark of Asheboro. Both challengers filed on the day that filing began. Like the two incumbents, McLeod and Rivenbark are listed as…
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County set to buy emergency equipment

County set to buy emergency equipment

ASHEBORO — Randolph County commissioners approved more than $1 million in purchases for the emergency services department at its August meeting. There were unanimous votes for two ambulances at a total of $489,548 and 16 cardiac monitor/ defibrillators at a total of $534,869. Both purchases will come from budgeted funds. The 2021 model ambulances could be in place by December. As for the defibrillators, emergency services chief Donovan Davis said a trade-in of 11 monitors means there’s a savings of about $137,000 that’s calculated into the purchase. Battle joins council Alvin Battle, who was a member of North Carolina State’s…
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