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Small earthquakes hit in Randolph County

April 6, 2026 Randolph Record Comments Off

Two small earthquakes were identified as occurring in Randolph County on Sunday. The Easter afternoon activity really wasn’t much of the event as they weren’t strong enough for many residents to notice. Damage from the […]

Numerous Randolph County wrestlers nab regional titles, head to states

February 17, 2026 Randolph Record Comments Off

A slew of high school wrestlers from Randolph County will head to the state tournament this week at First Horizon Coliseum in Greensboro. Several of them will aim for repeat championships, including Uwharrie Charter Academy’s […]

Events

Sign-ups open for Randolph County Senior Games

February 7, 2026 Randolph Record Comments Off

ASHEBORO — Registration is open for the Randolph County Senior Games, which are open for ages 50 and older. The competitions will take place from March 9 through April 23 in a variety of athletic […]

Government

Seabolt to face challengers in Randolph County’s sheriff’s race; Filing deadline comes for lots of positions

December 19, 2025 Bob Sutton Comments Off

Greg Seabolt, sheriff of Randolph County, will receive challenges as he bids to remain in office. Three other Republicans have filed for the position. They are Brian Arrington of Climax, Eric Hicks of Trinity and […]

Randolph County to receive boost in internet coverage

August 3, 2025 Randolph Record Comments Off

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 […]

News

Randolph County listed as part of state of emergency

July 21, 2025 Bob Sutton Comments Off

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 […]

News

Rains pelt region, impact Randolph County, from Tropical Storm Chantal

July 8, 2025 Randolph Record Comments Off

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 […]

Randolph County Agricultural Center construction reaches late stages

June 16, 2025 Bob Sutton Comments Off

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 […]

News

Area radio station owner dies

May 28, 2025 Randolph Record Comments Off

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 […]

Furniture-related jobs take dip in county; High Point Market coming up soon

April 24, 2025 Bob Sutton Comments Off

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 […]