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16 Jan

New RCEDC official ready to support industry growth

Bob SuttonBusiness, NewsDavid Hursey, randolph county, Randolph County Economic Development Corporation

David Hursey (Courtesy photo) ASHEBORO — David Hursey sees vast possibilities as he takes over as the new Existing Industry Director of the Randolph County Economic Development Corporation. “There’s a lot going on here,” Hursey said. “By and large, the county has been well-led. One of the things I want to do is promote the good things that are happening.” Hursey, who began in the role at the beginning of the year, will lead RCEDC’s Business Retention and Expansion program, addressing industry-specific challenges. He said that’s where most of his energy will be directed, seeking to assist businesses with growth.…

01 Jan

Court gives Randleman woman new trial in self-defense case

Associated PressNewscrime, Randleman, randolph county

RALEIGH — A North Carolina appeals court has said for a second time that a woman convicted of killing her lover should receive a new trial, declaring that text messages and photos from her cellphone wrongly presented to the jury likely prevented her acquittal on self-defense grounds. A divided three-judge panel of the intermediate-level Court of Appeals ruled this week that the judge in the 2019 trial of Wendy Dawn Lamb Hicks erred by allowing that evidence from local prosecutors and without instructions to jurors limiting how it should be considered. The jury convicted Hicks of second-degree murder in the…

31 Dec

2024 in review: Politics, sadness and projects in Randolph County

Bob SuttonNews2024, 2024 elections, crime, randolph county, Year in Review

ASHEBORO – Politics tended to dominate much of the conversation in Randolph County during 2024. Even the presidential campaign made inroads in the county. There was an August campaign event featuring Donald Trump, who was voted back into office in November. The November results weren’t only favorable for Trump among Republicans. The party maintained its stronghold on local politics. That included the Randolph County Board of Commissioners, who remained dominated by Republicans. Lester Rivenbark was elected to become a newcomer on the board. There were heavy voter turnouts in Randolph County, pretty much mirroring what was happening around the state…

25 Dec

Detour in place on U.S. 421 near megasite outside Liberty

Randolph RecordNewsGreensboro-Randolph megasite, megasite, randolph county, traffic, U.S. 421

LIBERTY – There’s a traffic shift in place on U.S. 421 North to accommodate more work near the Greensboro-Randolph megasite. A contractor for the North Carolina Department of Transportation is working at the intersection of Starmount Road near the 186 mile marker. Information from the NCDOT says the temporary shift will allow crews from Ames Construction to work on the median and construct two new bridges related to a U.S. 421 improvement project. Signs and markings will direct motorists onto the detour, bypassing the work zone and continuing north on the roadway. NCDOT requests that drivers use caution in that…

12 Dec

Health department renovations reach completion; Open house is next week

Bob SuttonNewsrandolph county, Randolph County Public Health

Improving the appearance was part of the emphasis regarding renovations for the Randolph County Health Department. (Courtesy photo) ASHEBORO – The largest facility renovations for the Randolph County Public Health Department since 1981 have taken place. The 18-month project has reached completion. There will be an open house next week at the Ira McDowell Center. The renovations include redesigned consultation rooms, updated lobby, improved offices, and a new dental suite managed by Kintegra Family Dentistry. The initiative reflects the department's commitment to fostering a nurturing environment for clients and staff alike all while ensuring patient confidentiality, according to a release…

02 Dec

Indictment stems from child’s 2023 death in Randolph County

Randolph RecordNewscrime, randolph county

SEAGROVE — A grand jury has indicted a couple about 16 months after the death of their child. According to the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office, during the November 2024 session of the grand jury, a true bill of indictment was issued for Billy Gene Myers Jr. and Christina Ashley Myers for felony first-degree murder. Billy Myers was served his indictment on Nov. 21, and Christina Myers was served on Nov. 22. Neither of them was given bond. These indictments were issued “as a result of an investigation by the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division,” according to the sheriff’s…

31 Oct

Randolph County embraces workplace health ranking

Bob SuttonNewsrandolph county, Sam Varner, wellness, Zeb Holden

ASHEBORO – Even more programs have been launched for Randolph County employees with the county receiving high grades for its workplace health initiatives. The county ranked 17th in the country and, for the fifth year in a row, first in the Triad region of North Carolina in Springbuk’s rankings of the nation’s healthiest employers. “We are in some pretty heavy company,” said Sam Varner, wellness administrator for Randolph County. “It’s pretty remarkable.” The ranking comes for any organization that has employees. Springbuk is a health analytics company that assesses health and benefits plans. Randolph County’s rating was boosted by providing…

21 Oct

Early voting brings high turnout in Randolph County

Bob SuttonNews, Politics2024 elections, early voting, randolph county

Sites in Archdale and Asheboro were busy ASHEBORO – More than 12,000 voters went to the polls across the first three days of early voting in Randolph County. On the first day of early voting Thursday, the Randolph County Board of Elections reported that 4,715 ballots were cast, led by the 1,181 voters at the Community Services Building in Archdale and 1,049 voters at the board of elections headquarters in Asheboro. The next day, there were 4,711 voters in the county, followed by Saturday’s turnout of 2,707 when there were reduced hours compared to the weekdays. The Archdale site had…

29 Sep

Randolph County recovers from damage spawned from Hurricane Helene

Bob SuttonNewsAsheboro, Hurricane, Hurricane Helene, randolph county, Randolph Electric Membership Corporation

Duke Energy crews work on downed power lines Friday along Balfour Road in Asheboro after the remnants of Hurricane Helene caused damage across the state. (PJ Ward-Brown / Randolph Record) ASHEBORO – Power outages and other damages coming from storms and rains connected to the leftovers of Hurricane Helene were documented in Randolph County, with most of them coming Friday. Randolph Electric Membership Corporation reported nearly 1,200 power outages in Randolph County before 9 a.m. That number dwindled rapidly even with a tornado watch issued for the area. By 5 p.m., the REMC announced that there was one remaining outage…

12 Aug

Rain totals climb from storm in Randolph County

Randolph RecordNewsrandolph county, storms

ASHEBORO – Randolph County residents endured last week’s drenching rains from the remnants of Hurricane Debby and damage was reported from around the region. Compared to some areas of the state, the official rainfall in Randolph County was lower, but those totals were still significant. The National Weather Service released the rain totals, with Asheboro and Liberty were hit the most. Asheboro’s totals were broken into different segments. The North/Northeast part of Asheboro received a county-high of 4.76 inches of rain. Next on the list from the county was Liberty at 4.62 inches. Then came Asheboro’s West/Southwest area at 4.57…