Randolph County Board of Commissioners

Randolph County election results: Rivenbark takes landside victory to commissioner’s seat
05 Nov

Randolph County election results: Rivenbark takes landside victory to commissioner’s seat

Bob SuttonNews, Politics,
Photo: Lester Rivenbark Republican Lester Rivenbark will join the Randolph County Board of Commissioners after an easy victory for the District 5 seat. Rivenbark tallied more than 55,000 or 78 percent of votes cast, easily defeating Democrat Jane Ledwell-Gant. Rivenbark takes the seat that’s held by Maxton McDowell. In March, Rivenbark defeated Chris McLeod and McDowell in the Republican primary. Incumbent Kenny Kidd, a Republican, retained his spot on the Board of Commissioners with an equally impressive showing. Kidd managed almost 56,000 votes or 78 percent to trounce Democrat challenger William McCaskill. Kidd had no opposition in the primary. The…
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Commissioners approve purchase of property for new elementary school in Liberty
09 Oct

Commissioners approve purchase of property for new elementary school in Liberty

Ryan HenkelNews, , , , , ,
ASHEBORO – Randolph County has taken a big step toward the construction of a new elementary school as the Randolph County Board of Commissioners approved the purchase of land for the new Liberty Elementary School. At its Oct. 7 meeting, the board approved the purchase of 32 acres of land at a sale price of $62,500 per acre located at 4547 Starmount Road for the site. “The board and myself believe this is the best site for the new school,”  Randolph County School System superintendent Stephen Gainey said. “The feasibility study may require us to buy more, so we’ve been…
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County accepts UCA’s request for part-time SRO officer
04 Sep

County accepts UCA’s request for part-time SRO officer

Ryan HenkelNews, , , ,
ASHEBORO – The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office will be looking to hire a part-time SRO officer following the decision of the Board of Commissioners at the Sept. 3 meeting. The board approved a request made by the Sheriff’s Office on behalf of Uwharrie Charter Academy for the creation of a part-time deputy sheriff SRO position for UCA Elementary School during the 2024-25 school year. The total cost for this new position would be $46,700 with approximately $28,000 going toward the officer’s salary and an additional $19,000 going toward initial costs, program investment fees, operational expenses and equipment, although that cost…
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Randolph County budget holds property tax rate steady
13 Jun

Randolph County budget holds property tax rate steady

Ryan HenkelNews, , ,
Despite $3 million shortfall, commissioners won’t raise taxes ASHEBORO — The Randolph County Board of Commissioners plans to hold property tax rates steady, after a series of meetings during the last two weeks brought commissioners to a total budget of just below $192 million. The rate will remain at $0.50 per $100 valuation thanks to growth in the tax base as well as higher than anticipated sales tax collection. The county had to work around a $3.3 million Medicaid Hold-Harmless shortfall from the prior year and, instead of raising taxes, budgeteers aimed to redirect some recurring financial resources to the…
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Ramseur water treatment funding approved
09 Apr

Ramseur water treatment funding approved

Ryan HenkelGovernment, News,
The Randolph County board of commissioners approved additional funding for the Ramseur water and sewer improvements capital projects at its April 1 meeting, funded through directed grants from the state. The funding will be used to replace the sludge removal system and improve the disinfection system by adding an ammonia-feed system for the creation of chloramines at the town’s water treatment plant. The board also approved the establishment of a new soil and water environmental education coordinator position, as well as the reclassification of the existing soil and water environmental education and support coordinator to environmental education and office administrator.…
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Randolph approves funds for RCC Liberty campus
13 Mar

Randolph approves funds for RCC Liberty campus

Ryan HenkelNews, ,
The Randolph County Board of Commissioners met Monday, March 4, considering utility funding, real estate purchases for Randolph Community College (RCC), and other issues. RCC was seeking $1.5 million to acquire a 22-acre tract of land for the college’s new Liberty Center, designed for workforce development and expansion. It would be funded through accumulated Article 46 sales tax funds, according to interim county manager Will Massie. “We want to be at the center of where the action is at this point and get closer to the megasite and other corporations that are going to be around that area,” said Richard…
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Randolph Community College gears up for growth with strategic plan
04 Mar

Randolph Community College gears up for growth with strategic plan

Bob SuttonNews, , , , , ,
Linda Brown of Randolph Community College makes a presentation to Randolph County commissioners, from left, Kenny Kidd, interim county manager Will Massie, chairman Darrell Frye, David Allen and Hope Haywood. (Courtesy photo) ASHEBORO – Randolph Community College could be on the move in a variety of ways. RCC’s strategic plan includes the possibility of an additional campus and offering of emerging programs. “We believe that by aligning our instruction and training with the evolving needs of industries, we can empower our students with the skills and knowledge necessary to thrive in a rapidly changing job market,” RCC president Shah Ardalan…
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Early voting launches for primary in Randolph County
15 Feb

Early voting launches for primary in Randolph County

Bob SuttonNews, Politics, , , ,
ASHEBORO – Early voting for the March primary begins this week in Randolph County. The early voting window runs Feb. 15 through March 2. There are national, statewide and local contests on the primary ballot. In Randolph County, there are three Republicans on the primary ballot for the board of commissioners in District 5. They are incumbent Maxton McDowell of Asheboro along with Chris McLeod of Denton and Lester Rivenbark of Asheboro. Jane Ledwell-Gant was the lone Democrat to file for the District 5 seat, so she advances to the November ballot. Voters will be asked for a valid photo…
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Randolph County hires Archdale’s Holden as next county manager
14 Feb

Randolph County hires Archdale’s Holden as next county manager

Bob SuttonGovernment, News, , ,
ASHEBORO – The next county manager for Randolph County will come from a city within the county. The county’s Board of Commissioners announced the hiring of Archdale city manager Zeb Holden. He has been in that position in Archdale since 2016 for part of a total of 19 years in local government. The county commissioners reported that there was a pool of 37 applicants from eight states. “The board wishes to express its sincere gratitude to Mayor (Lewis) Dorsett and the Archdale City Council for their cooperation and understanding throughout this process,” said Darrell Frye, chairman of the county commissioners. “We…
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Commissioner says film’s impact can help Randolph County’s veterans
02 Feb

Commissioner says film’s impact can help Randolph County’s veterans

Bob SuttonEvents, Government, , , , ,
ASHEBORO – “The Veteran’s Battlefield” is a documentary that focuses on challenges for North Carolina veterans and it’s a valuable production as it relates to Randolph County, Hope Haywood said. “We’re working to have healthier veterans right here in our communities,” said Haywood, a county commissioner. The first of the documentary’s three screenings in Randolph County drew four dozen attendees Sunday to Sunset Theatre in Asheboro. Haywood, who’s the county’s liaison for the documentary, said among the goals is to bring awareness to the plights of veterans in the county. She said it’s the responsibilities of officials on the county…
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