Randleman - Randolph Record

16 Dec

Land donation could lead to larger Victory Junction

Bob SuttonNewsRandleman, Richard Petty, Victory Junction

RANDLEMAN – NASCAR legend Richard Petty has donated approximately 403 acres of land to Victory Junction, though there’s no clearly identified plan for expansion of the facility. In making last week’s announcement, it's possible that Victory Junction could grow considerably. The eight parcels of land are adjacent to the camp’s current 140 acres. “As we envision the future of Camp, the land will remain a topic of strategic discussions,” said Mark Curran, board chair of Victory Junction. “We will be sure to use this thoughtful gift in ways that both secure the future of Camp and provide even more life-changing…

03 Oct

NASCAR Day Festival might attract more vendors this weekend

Bob SuttonEntertainment, Events, Newsfestivals, NASCAR Day Festival, Randleman, Richard Petty

RANDLEMAN – The 36th edition of the NASCAR Day Festival in downtown Randleman is scheduled for 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday. The event honors the Petty family and their impact on NASCAR and in the community. The activities extend well beyond tributes to stock car racing. “It’s a lot of other things,” said Jeff Freeman, director of the Randleman Chamber of Commerce. “It’s a promotional tool to keep Randleman on the map.” Main Street and Commerce Square will have food, crafts, art, home products, racing memorabilia, youth activities and a stilt walker. There’s also three stages for entertainment. Freeman said vendors…

08 Sep

Funds tagged for Randleman road upgrades; Group awards scholarships

Bob SuttonNewsGolden LEAF Foundation, Randleman, Ross Stores

ASHEBORO – Funding from the Golden LEAF Foundation in the amount of $400,000 has been designated for Randolph County to aid in roadway improvements associated with the Ross Stores distribution center in Randleman. The money comes in addition to the Golden LEAF Foundation’s $4.4 million distribution connected to 10 projects across the state. The award to Randolph County comes under a separate category for economic catalyst. This spring, Ross Stores announced plans to build a distribution center of about 1.7 million square feet. Public road improvements have been deemed necessary as part of the development of the area. Golden LEAF…

30 Jul

Randleman teen wins division in triathlon

Randolph RecordSportsLucy Eggleston, Mission Man Triathlon, Randleman, triathlon

BURLINGTON – Lucy Eggleston, a 17-year-old from Randleman, won the Mission Man Triathlon’s female division July 20 at Lake Cammack in Burlington. Eggleston’s time was 1 hour, 16 minutes, 16.99 seconds. She was sixth overall among 135 entrants. The female runner-up was Allison Paul of Hillsborough in 1:20:50.66. The overall winner was Sterling Sharpe of Greensboro. Sharpe, 19, posted a time of 1:07:40.81, while Luke Biller of Raleigh was runner-up at 1:12:16.75. There were 135 entrants. The competition included a 750-meter swim, 15-mile bike course and 5-kilometer run.

19 Jul

Randleman seeks hotel to pair with growth

Bob SuttonBusiness, NewsHotels, Randleman, Randleman Chamber of Commerce, Ross Stores

RANDLEMAN – The need for overnight accommodations and more meeting space might be reaching higher levels in Randleman, particularly after May’s announcement that Ross Stores is planning to build a distribution center in the city. “We have been talking to developers trying to get a hotel here,” said Jeff Freeman, executive director of the Randleman Chamber of Commerce. “We believe that is a need. Randleman does not have hotel and ample meeting space.” In order for Randleman’s growth to continue, Freeman said facilities that can cater to more visitors must be in place. “Randleman is a diamond in the rough,”…

06 Jul

Petty, ‘The King’ of NASCAR, says camp for seriously ill children is family’s true legacy

Associated PressFeatures, SportsRandleman, randolph county, Richard Petty, Stock car racing, Victory Junction Gang Camp

Richard Petty and his granddaughter Montgomery Lee Petty, then 14, take part in a 2000 news conference announcing the founding of Victory Junction Gang Camp. (The Associated Press) Richard Petty, with a record 200 Cup Series wins, seven championships and a first-ballot inductee into the Hall of Fame, is considered NASCAR’s greatest driver. He is spending the season celebrating 75 years of NASCAR participation by his famous family — basically since the inception of the stock car series in 1948 — and reflecting on the legacy that will be left behind. As he approached his 87th birthday, celebrated Tuesday ahead…

28 May

Ross Stores to build distribution center in Randleman

Bob SuttonBusiness, NewsEmployment, jobs, Randleman, Ross Stores

More than 850 new jobs expected by 2026 RANDLEMAN – Ross Stores, a Fortune 500 company, is planning to build a Southeastern region distribution center in Randleman, state officials announced Tuesday. The distribution center will add 852 jobs to Randolph County by late in 2026. It's an investment listed at $450 million. The Randleman site – covering about 330 acres near N.C. 74 in the northwest corner of Randleman – will be the company's ninth distribution center. It will be in a 1.7 million square-foot facility on 330 acres for warehousing, fulfillment, and packing operations. Ross Stores is a $20 billion,…

02 Apr

Board of Education passes support for Randolph County School System growth plan

Ryan HenkelNewsLiberty, Randleman, Randolph County School System, Randolph County Schools, RCSS, Stephen Gainey

Construction of a new Liberty Elementary School and Randleman High School are the main focus of the plan ASHEBORO – The Randolph County Schools Board of Education approved the first phase of the school system’s growth plan at its final March meeting. “Phase one of our growth plan is really focused on facility and student assignment needs associated with our current school facilities,” superintendent Stephen Gainey said. The two main items are the construction of a new elementary school in Liberty and high school in Randleman. “The preference will be to build Randleman High School and Liberty Elementary at the same…

14 Oct

New Miss Randolph County is crowned

Randolph RecordEntertainment, Features, NewsAshley Leonard, Miss North Carolina, Miss Randolph county, Randleman

RANDLEMAN — A 21-year old from Southern Pines is the new Miss Randolph County. Ashley Leonard, a student at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, took home the title in a competition Saturday evening and will represent Randolph County next year in the Miss North Carolina competition. Ila Monical, 15, was crowned Miss Randolph County Teen. She’s a sophomore at Topsail High School in Hampstead. The competition was sponsored and operated by the Kiwanis Club of Asheboro and took place at Randleman Elementary School auditorium. The 10 contestants competed in categories of private interview, health and fitness, talent,…

11 Sep

Ag teacher finds right fit at Randleman

Bob SuttonNewsEducation, Mark Walker, Randleman, Randolph County School System, RCSS, Teacher of the Year

Teacher of the Year Mark Walker, center, is flanked by RCSS superintendent Stephen Gainey, left, and Randleman principal Corey Phillips at last week’s banquet. (Photo courtesy of RCSS) RCSS honors Walker with annual award RANDLEMAN – Once Mark Walker became involved with agricultural education, he sensed that would be his best avenue to make a difference at Randleman High School. He stuck with it and he was rewarded for his decades in that capacity as the Teacher of the Year for the Randolph County School System. “I hope I can be more of a voice and do more to…