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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 […]

News

County lures manufacturer to former Hughes Furniture site

April 18, 2025 Bob Sutton Comments Off

ASHEBORO — A manufacturer that has been mostly based in Mid-Atlantic states is coming to Randolph County. Gillespie Precast is expected to bring about 60 jobs across a five-year period to a location in the […]

Randolph County announces burn ban due to fire risk

March 27, 2025 Randolph Record Comments Off

ASHEBORO — A burn ban is in effect across Randolph County, prohibiting all open burning. Issued by fire marshal Erik Beard on March 21, it aligns with a statewide North Carolina Forestry Service ban. Trash, lumber or tire burning remains illegal. Grills are allowed. Violations may […]

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‘Ride the Rise’ campaign promotes Randolph County

March 20, 2025 Bob Sutton Comments Off

ASHEBORO — There’s a concentrated campaign to bring business interests to Randolph County and to attract more residents. This is a targeted effort on social media launched by the Randolph County Economic Development Corporation. This […]

Government

County commissioners approve expansion of Employee Wellness Center staffing

March 12, 2025 Ryan Henkel Comments Off

ASHEBORO – Randolph County employees have enjoyed the Employee Wellness Center – a wellness program aimed to better support and retain county employees and their families – for just more than a year now and […]

Business

Big companies paid higher wages in Randolph County in 2024

March 11, 2025 Bob Sutton Comments Off

ASHEBORO — Large companies tend to offer higher wages for workers in Randolph County based on a survey overseen by the Randolph County Economic Development Corporation. Companies with more than 200 employees paid higher wages […]

Fast food scene grows in Randolph County

March 6, 2025 Bob Sutton Comments Off

This Cook Out in Randleman opened during the winter. (PJ Ward-Brown / Randolph Record) The fast food restaurant scene has evolved in parts of Randolph County the past few months in a few locations. The […]

News

Input sought for Randolph County transportation survey

February 8, 2025 Bob Sutton Comments Off

ASHEBORO — The deadline for Randolph County residents to submit a completed survey regarding a regional transportation plan is Feb. 15. It’s part of the Randolph County Comprehensive Transportation Plan. A Comprehensive Transportation Plan is […]

Winning smiles: Middle school basketball champions

January 28, 2025 Randolph Record Comments Off

Southwestern Randolph Middle School was the girls’ champion in the Randolph County basketball championships, defeating Southeastern Randolph Middle School in the final Saturday at Trinity. (PJ Ward-Brown / Randolph Record)

Business

New RCEDC official ready to support industry growth

January 16, 2025 Bob Sutton Comments Off

David Hursey (Courtesy photo) ASHEBORO — David Hursey sees vast possibilities as he takes over as the new Existing Industry Director of the Randolph County Economic Development Corporation. “There’s a lot going on here,” Hursey […]