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29 Mar

Following launch, Brightspeed has work to do beyond running fiber

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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…

29 Mar

Foster care prevention program expands to Randolph County

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Special to Randolph Record An organization dedicated to keeping children out of the state's foster care system is expanding its reach to Randolph County, thanks to a new state contract. The Homebuilders program puts trained staff within a family's home for three to five days a week, a total of 10 hours, to help improve child safety and help kids stay at home by removing risk rather than removing the child. Crossnore Communities for Children is the company behind the program, which has seen success in pilots since 2021. The company says it has served 62 children and families, with…

02 Mar

More than 9,000 turn out for early voting in Randolph County

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ASHEBORO – There were 9,245 voters casting ballots in early voting in Randolph County. That was the final tally reported by the Randolph County Board of Elections on Saturday. Saturday marked the heaviest turnout for early voting with 1,294 voters. That was slightly higher than Friday’s 1,241. Early voting began Feb. 15. The primary will be held Tuesday, when voters must report to their designated precinct in order to cast a ballot. A photo ID is also required. Of the four locations for early voting, the Randolph County Board of Elections office in Asheboro had the highest turnout for each…

19 Feb

Check early voting numbers in Randolph County

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ASHEBORO – More than 1,300 voters went to the polls in Randolph County during the first four days of early voting for March’s primary. Early voting began last Thursday. On the first day, there were 504 voters, followed by 424 last Friday, 241 on Saturday and 146 on Sunday. The highest turnout each day was at the Randolph County Board of Elections in Asheboro. There was a four-day total of 557 at the Asheboro location. The four-day totals for the other three sites were as follows: Braxton Craven School in Trinity (343), Randleman Civic Center (229) and Franklinville United Methodist…

16 Feb

Randolph County’s agricultural center receives $1 million grant funding

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ASHEBORO – The construction project for the new agricultural center in Randolph County is in its infancy, but some key funding has been secured to assist in the programing. The Golden LEAF Foundation announced a $1 million grant for equipment to support training for farmers at the agricultural center in Randolph County. “It’s part of the funding we’re seeking for this project,” said Kenneth Sherin, director of the Randolph County Extension. “We were going to be seeking money through grants. The timing on this was a little earlier than we had anticipated, but it’s going to be good to have.”…

14 Feb

Randolph County hires Archdale’s Holden as next county manager

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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…

19 Oct

Early voting begins in Randolph County for municipal races

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ASHEBORO – In-person early voting begins Thursday (Oct. 19) for next month’s municipal elections. The one-stop early voting period for Nov. 7 elections across North Carolina begins Thursday, Oct. 19. Voters must show identification at polling places this year. On the ballot in Randolph County this year are contests for Asheboro City Schools board of education, Asheboro city council, High Point mayor and city council, City of Randleman aldermen, Thomasville mayor and city council, Franklinville town commissioner, Liberty mayor, Ramseur mayor and town commissioner, Seagrove town commissioner, and Staley mayor and town commissioner. Randolph County’s early in-person voting location is…

27 Sep

Randolph County School System extends superintendent’s contract

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ASHEBORO — The top executive of the Randolph County School System will be at the helm of the county’s largest public school system through at least the 2026-27 school year, following action from the Randolph County School Board this week. Dr. Stephen Gainey had his employment contract extended to June 30, 2027 — the maximum length allowed by state law. “Over the last year, Dr. Gainey continued to work tirelessly to lead the Randolph County School System with great thoughtfulness and care,” said the Randolph County Board of Education in a joint statement. The board highlighted Gainey’s encouragement of “teachers…

18 Sep

Asheboro radio icon Reid dies at age 62

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ASHEBORO – Larry Reid, a radio personality in Randolph County for more than three decades, died Saturday at age 62. He spent most of his career at WKXR and WZOO, creating an identity on the air and also serving as station manager. He was named honorary mayor of Asheboro the day prior to his passing. He succumbed to an undisclosed illness. A prayer vigil was held last week in Asheboro a few days prior to his death. Reid was a Western Carolina graduate with a degree in radio/television and film and he put that to good use. Around Asheboro, he…

12 Sep

Southwestern Randolph set to induct first class into Hall of Fame

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ASHEBORO – The first class for the Southwestern Randolph Hall of Fame will be inducted this week and it’s quite a blast from the past. Fourteen individuals were selected for the honor. A ceremony will be held in the school cafeteria Friday prior to the football game vs. Albemarle. The group will also be recognized at halftime of the game. The fathers of both athletics director Chris Chapman and football coach Seth Baxter are in the induction class. Charlie Chapman and Donnie Baxter are both still involved with the Cougars on the football coaching staff. Charlie Chapman was football coach…