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

September 7, 2024 Bob Sutton Comments Off

David Smith is serving his fourth term as Asheboro’s mayor. (Randolph Record file photo) ASHEBORO – David Smith won’t run for re-election as Asheboro’s mayor next year, so that will mark the end of more […]

Filing period opens for Archdale, Trinity

July 8, 2024 Bob Sutton Comments Off

ASHEBORO – The filing period opened for municipal elections in Archdale and Trinity, with several incumbents filing on the first day. In Archdale, mayor Lewis Dorsett’s two-year term ends, and he filed Friday to keep […]

Sportsplex grand opening comes with partnership in Asheboro

May 7, 2024 Bob Sutton Comments Off

Asheboro mayor David Smith speaks during the grand opening of Zoo City Sportsplex. (PJ Ward-Brown/Randolph Record) Cone Health offers support in 25-year sponsorship ASHEBORO – The City of Asheboro has partnered with Cone Health to […]

Grand opening for sportsplex signals next step for major project

April 30, 2024 Bob Sutton Comments Off

Here’s a look at Zoo City Sportsplex, a massive multi-purpose park in Asheboro, from last June. The grand opening is this weekend. (Scott Pelkey/Randolph Record) Largest park in Asheboro will offer various activities ASHEBORO – […]

Franklinville’s tight races lead to mayoral change

November 18, 2021 Bob Sutton Comments Off

A.C. Hurley FRANKLINVILLE — A.C. Hurley has spent more than two decades in municipal government as a town commissioner in Franklinville. He’s moving to another seat after an incredibly close election earlier this month. “I […]

Incumbents file in large numbers for municipal elections

July 21, 2021 Bob Sutton Comments Off

ASHEBORO — Asheboro mayor David Smith, who first elected to that position in 2009, will run unopposed in November’s election, while there are six candidates for four spots on the city council. Incumbent council members […]