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UCA parts with wrestling coach who faces charges

May 28, 2026 Randolph Record Comments Off

ASHEBORO — Hayden Waddell, who coached Uwharrie Charter Academy’s wrestling team to two dual team state championships, faces charges after a recent arrest and is no longer with the school. Waddell, 25, is charged with […]

UCA promotes Wheat to superintendent

April 24, 2026 Randolph Record Comments Off

Chris Wheat (UCA photo) ASHEBORO — Uwharrie Charter Academy is promoting Chris Wheat to superintendent when the position becomes vacant this summer. Wheat has accepted the appointment after about eight years in other positions at […]

Weather warnings prompt school closings in Randolph County

March 16, 2026 Bob Sutton Comments Off

Students were out of session again at the beginning of the week in Randolph County because of threatening weather. For at least one school, that means the school year will last a little longer. Uwharrie […]

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UCA superintendent Sharon Castelli to retire next year

October 10, 2025 Bob Sutton Comments Off

ASHEBORO — Sharon Castelli, who has overseen one of the largest charter schools in the state for five years, will retire as Uwharrie Charter Academy’s superintendent next summer. “Please know that I remain fully committed […]

Graduating classes grow around Randolph County

June 14, 2025 Bob Sutton Comments Off

Big graduating classes were among the themes for high school commencements this spring in Randolph County. The largest class was at Asheboro High School with 352 graduates. That marks the school’s biggest class in 25 […]

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Ejections, behavior within NCHSAA concern RCSS superintendent

May 9, 2025 Bob Sutton Comments Off

Stephen Gainey (Courtesy photo) A rise in ejections across sports in the North Carolina High School Athletic Association has raised the concern of Stephen Gainey. Gainey, the superintendent of the Randolph County School System, is […]

UCA boys enter another new era with Mabe as coach

December 7, 2024 Bob Sutton Comments Off

UCA boys’ basketball coach Roger Mabe addresses his team during a recent game. (Bob Sutton / Randolph Record) GRAHAM – Roger Mabe spent time in several roles as a coach of school basketball teams, but […]

County accepts UCA’s request for part-time SRO officer

September 4, 2024 Ryan Henkel Comments Off

ASHEBORO – The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office will be looking to hire a part-time SRO officer following the decision of the Board of Commissioners at the Sept. 3 meeting. The board approved a request made […]

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UCA student completes agricultural program

July 28, 2024 Randolph Record Comments Off

ASHEBORO – Rising senior Jazmin Palma of Uwharrie Charter Academy was recognized for completing NC Farm Bureau’s Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders program. The program assists rising high school seniors from across the state in […]

High schools set to bestow diplomas in Randolph County (updated with RCSS graduation numbers)

June 5, 2024 Bob Sutton Comments Off

Commencements coming up for hundreds of area students Commencements for most high school seniors will be held across the next several nights in Randolph County. Hundreds of students will take part in ceremonies marking the […]