Randolph County Veterans Services

Job fair in Randolph County designed for veterans

Job fair in Randolph County designed for veterans

ASHEBORO — A job fair combined with other information for veterans is scheduled for Saturday at South Asheboro Middle School. The Veterans Resource and Job Fair will be held from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at South Asheboro Middle School. The event, which is sponsored and organized by the Randolph County Veterans Services Office, is designed exclusively for veterans, providing valuable resources and opportunities to enhance their lives post-service. Rita Honeycutt, veteran services officer, said this is a first-time event in the county. She said this is an opportunity for interaction and information that might not always be so accessible in rural areas for…
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The Wall that Heals brings sentiment, reflection to Randolph County

The Wall that Heals brings sentiment, reflection to Randolph County

Ken Watson, left, Martha Trogdon Watson and Eddie Trogdon hold up a sign honoring fallen family member Ronald G. Trogdon. (PJ Ward-Brown / Randolph Record) ASHEBORO – They came for many reasons, but those gathering across several days at The Wall that Heals have something in common. They want to recognize the sacrifices of Vietnam War veterans and pay tribute to the military in general. The Wall that Heals has been set up on the baseball field at South Asheboro Middle School since Wednesday and will be there until 2 p.m. Sunday. “It’s more than I expected," said Shawn Parrish,…
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