Randolph County is one of 26 counties in the state receiving expanded internet coverage in a program announced by Gov. Josh Stein. The awards in Randolph County will provide high-speed internet access to 1,403 homes and businesses. This comes in conjunction with Randolph Communications and Brightspeed. The “Completing Access to Broadband” involves $58 million to […]
Randolph County was included in Gov. Josh Stein’s state of emergency issued last week for several counties in central North Carolina that were still coping with the aftermath of Tropical Storm Chantal. The release from the governor’s office said the state of emergency was issued “to facilitate and support long-term recovery efforts from flooding caused […]
The remnants of Tropical Storm Chantal made a big impact in Randolph County and surrounding counties Sunday and Monday. Flash flood warnings were issued for parts of Randolph County in an extended series of advisories throughout Sunday and into Monday. The main areas of concern for the county came in the eastern parts, with Ramseur, […]
The main sign is up as work continues in advance of the opening of the Randolph County Agricultural Center. (PJ Ward-Brown / Randolph Record) ASHEBORO — The opening of the Randolph County Agricultural Center is a few months away. Construction work is in the late stages on the 104 acres purchased by Randolph County in […]
ASHEBORO — Fred Keith, a past owner of a Randolph County radio station, died May 13 at age 89. Keith, who lived in Asheboro, was longtime owner of WKXR 1260-AM and WZOO-FM 94.6. “A great gentleman,” station sports director Scott Faglier. “Mr. Keith loved radio.” He first was approved for a radio station in Randolph County more […]
Here’s one of the world’s largest dressers in Jamestown in nearby Guilford County. ASHEBORO — The number of furniture-related jobs has declined in recent years in Randolph County, but the impact from the furniture industry remains crucial in the county. The status of the furniture industry will be one of the major topics of conversation […]
ASHEBORO — A manufacturer that has been mostly based in Mid-Atlantic states is coming to Randolph County. Gillespie Precast is expected to bring about 60 jobs across a five-year period to a location in the southwestern part of the county on High Pine Church Road based on this week’s announcement. Gillespie Precast is a family-owned […]
ASHEBORO — A burn ban is in effect across Randolph County, prohibiting all open burning. Issued by fire marshal Erik Beard on March 21, it aligns with a statewide North Carolina Forestry Service ban. Trash, lumber or tire burning remains illegal. Grills are allowed. Violations may result in a Class 3 misdemeanor with fines of $10 to $50 per day.
ASHEBORO — There’s a concentrated campaign to bring business interests to Randolph County and to attract more residents. This is a targeted effort on social media launched by the Randolph County Economic Development Corporation. This is titled “Ride the Rise,” an effort to showcase the county’s assets and drawn attention to the county. A video […]
ASHEBORO – Randolph County employees have enjoyed the Employee Wellness Center – a wellness program aimed to better support and retain county employees and their families – for just more than a year now and they could see even more of it in the coming years. At its meeting Monday, the Randolph County Board of […]
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