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06 Jul

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

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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…

20 Jun

WIC moves Archdale office to new address

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ARCHDALE – The Women, Infants, and Children program office located in Archdale has moved to a new location along Balfour Drive. The WIC office has relocated to 215 Balfour Dr. Office hours at the Archdale location are Thursday’s from 9 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m. WIC, which is part of Randolph County Public Health, continues to provide services clients at the main program center at 1461 North Fayetteville St., Asheboro. Office hours at the Asheboro location are 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday.

13 Jun

Randolph County budget holds property tax rate steady

Ryan HenkelNewsDarrell Frye, randolph county, Randolph County Board of Commissioners, taxes

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…

10 Jun

Charges upgraded on youth in Asheboro shooting case

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ASHEBORO – There are upgraded charges against the youth who has been arrested regarding the death of Southwestern Randolph High School student Pedro Ortiz-Perez. The unnamed suspect, whose name isn’t being released because of his age (16), faces upgraded charges of first-degree murder. That came after a grand jury session earlier this month. The suspect remains in a juvenile detention facility in Rowan County. Ortiz-Perez died May 14 from gunshot wounds stemming from a shooting nearly two weeks earlier near North Asheboro Park. He was a high school soccer player and near the end of his sophomore year at Southwestern…

29 May

Randolph County volunteer fire departments receive more than $42K in grants

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The North Carolina Office of State Fire Marshal announced the recipients of the 2024 Volunteer Fire Department Fund, also known as Fire Grant, earlier this month. Three departments in Randolph County received more than $42,000 between them. Farmer Fire was awarded $19,984, New Hope Fire received $11,619 and Ramseur Fire received $10,571. The money will go toward new equipment and must be paired with matching funds. "Fire and rescue organizations protect our communities large and small across North Carolina, but sometimes their budgets don't grow with their responsibilities," Brian Taylor, State Fire Marshal, said in the announcement. "Our emergency service…

21 May

Veterans Council gears up for Memorial Day weekend in Randolph County

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Here was part of the scene last year during a Memorial Day ceremony in Asheboro. (Randolph Record file photo) ASHEBORO – Placing flags at the graves of veterans is one of the activities taking place in advance of Memorial Day in Randolph County. Rob Wilkins, commander of the Randolph County Veterans Council, said it’s an important undertaking. “We need the public’s help,” Wilkins said. “We provide the flags for them. We want to encourage folks to do this whether they use our flags or purchase their own.” At 9 a.m. Saturday, veterans organizations and volunteers will place American flags on…

12 May

Early voting wraps up for special second primary

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ASHEBORO – There were 666 ballots cast in early voting in Randolph County for this week’s special second Republican primary. The 13 days of early voting at the county’s Board of Election headquarters had as few as 26 voters on the first day and as many as 87 on Friday. There were 79 voters Saturday on the last day of early voting. On Tuesday, voters are required to cast ballots at their designated precincts. Polls are open from 6:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Republican voters are asked to select candidates in this special run-off election for lieutenant governor (Hal Weatherman and Jim…

06 May

Coyote from Uwharrie National Forest tests positive for rabies

Bob SuttonNewscoyotes, Montgomery County, randolph county, U.S. Forest Service, Uwharrie National Forest

Attack creates concern in Uwharrie National Forest The U.S. Forest Service is warning visitors to be on alert following coyote attacks on a trail in the Uwharrie National Forest with the animal testing positive for rabies. Montgomery County Animal Services confirmed late last week that the coyote responsible for recent attacks had the rabies virus. “Recent months have witnessed a notable rise in confirmed and suspected cases of rabies in both wild and domestic animals, particularly in the western portions of our county,” according to Montgomery County Animal Services. Adam Rondeau of the U.S. Forest Service said Monday that Montgomery…

25 Apr

Liberty Antiques Festival ready for first go-around in 2024

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STALEY – The Liberty Antiques Festival is scheduled from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday and Saturday at 2855 Pike Farm Road. There are 400 dealers from more than 25 states expected to be present. Organizers say that items will include 18th to 20th-century furniture, accessories, pottery, glass, clocks, dolls, toys, military items, advertising memorabilia, decoys, jewelry, quilts, folk art, and “in the rough” country Americana. Admission is $10, with ages 12 and younger free. Parking is also free. The event is held twice a year – normally the last Friday and Saturday of April and the final Friday and Saturday of…

29 Mar

Following launch, Brightspeed has work to do beyond running fiber

Scott PelkeyNewsBrightspeed, randolph county

Brightspeed held a ceremony to launch its fiber network recently in Asheboro. (Scott Pelkey/Randolph Record) ASHEBORO — Brightspeed held an event last week at its Asheboro office officially launching its new fiber network, but the company has work to do, not only running more fiber but with the community itself. Brightspeed, a subsidiary of private equity firm Apollo Global Management, was founded in 2021 by three former Verizon executives. In October 2022, the company acquired Lumen Technologies, including its DSL and landline phone services across 20 states, as part of a $7.5 billion deal. Locally, that sale included CenturyLink, its…