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New Asheboro boutique offers trendy styles
New store owner says some people just come in to talk
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From rusty trailer to sparking mocktail bar
Cooper & Co. Mobile Mocktails and More already making rounds at local events
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Boutique owner hopes pop-up store will become fixture
Randleman business expands to Asheboro Mall
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Screen printing is forever
Can I make money with my art?’ Local man opens own shop to find out
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Gallimore Body Shop sold
Modern Toyota in Asheboro owner buys the business; Gallimores will keep their nearby automotive garage
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After break, Scholl back home again
Business owner’s story begins with interview she did with Reiki master
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Health coaches: Their time has come
Three local but nationally certified health and wellness coaches start their own business
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Asheboro seeking $2M-plus for community development projects
Block grants would come from the state's Department of Commerce
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Badcock closing after 90-day closeout sale
Local furniture store is one closure out of seven across the state
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$8.5+ billion in capital, 4,229 new jobs in county
Economic Development Corp. reviews an amazing year
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Ross picks Randleman site for 1.7M square-foot distribution center
Huge site could fit 30 football fields inside
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Ukrainian donut shop moves to greener pastures
Donut truck moves to a higher traffic spot on Dixie Drive
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Graphic Packaging closingRandleman plant
65 jobs will be lost when business closes in July
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Golden Corral celebrates remodel with ribbon-cutting
Grand Re-opening at East Dixie Drive location
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New job, same goal: Work with community
Rudisill leaves chamber after 29 years, takes over as Public Information Officer for Randolph County
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I-74 Industrial Center continues to grow
Public hearing could be held in June for annexation of site
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Toyota investing $2 million in STEM education
Funding to help both Randolph and Guilford students
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Brightspeed adds local connectivity
Company seeks to fill internet gap faced by many county citizens
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Production operation adds to megasite job picture
Facility is scheduled to be completed this year, with operations starting in 2025
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Three new businesses coming to Randleman
New retail, restaurant opportunities are on the way
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Chevy dealer gets award from honoring veterans
Veterans mark 10 years of special event at Wayne Thomas
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Attention Randolph Hub customers: A (good) change in printing plans
Hub shifting its printing day to Mondays
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Rusty Rooster aims to be Asheboro’s neighborhood pub
Downtown bar and restaurant has been open for a month
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Apprenticeship Randolph: 2024 recruitment time is here
A chance for high school juniors and seniors to get a jumpstart on a career
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New therapeutic massage owner finds start on pow-wow circuit
Multi-talented Jeanette Egan starts therapeutic massage business
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Town of Liberty awarded $325,000 Grant for Toyota Tsusho America warehouse project
Grant comes through for refurbishing long-vacant building
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Toyota Tsusho awards $100,000 for new for mentorship program
‘(Toyota Group has) a goal to build sustainable, resilient communities. The best way is by investing in young people and education.’
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Ag Center takes root two decades after conception
Agriculture Center was years in the making
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Sapona Plastics Named 2023 Outstanding Industry by RCEDC
Award recognizes business performance, community engagement
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The Pharmacy cocktail bar now open
Four Saints Brewing Company owners offer different experience in next door cocktail bar
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Will new downtown business hit bullseye?
Former bank building turns into entertainment center; escape room will use actual bank vault
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The AdvanceNC charter
RCC joins group of community colleges, universities in workforce development initiative
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The future is coming fast: How to plan for it?
County unveils draft of plan for growth management
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Ukrainian family finds ‘second home’ in Randolph
With lots of help, Ukrainian family finds pathway to start over in Bear Creek, Franklinville
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Ramseur furniture maker steps in where Klaussner, United left off
Local furniture manufacturer hoping to expand its line
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Lots of questions after Klaussner closing; here are some answers
Reaction, impact, company holdings, next for the jobless: Here is a look at some of the fallout
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Randolph Health recognizes staff
Randolph Health recently recognized staff with Certificates of Recognition for their service to patients, community and each other during the federal Public Health Emergency for COVID-19.
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Toyota announces another megasite investment boost
Original $1.3B investment has grown to nearly $6B
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Greensboro, Toyota pact upsets local officials
Toyota wants mile-wide buffer around site for industrial growth only
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RCEDC hires Existing Industry Director
Brantley Craft will move into new full-time position
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Energizer will expand in Asheboro
178 new jobs will be added to existing 411 positions in $43M expansion
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Regional wastewater management considered for Randolph, Guilford
Area growth will require more wastewater capacity
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StarPet celebrates 20 years in Asheboro
Indorama Ventures opened its first US site in Asheboro; now it controls 27 more sites in the US
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Acme-McCrary properties latest to join local landmark list
Join National Register of Historic Places
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Jobs for North Carolinas Graduates Program cuts ribbon on new site
Asheboro High School students earn support from Toyota
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Ribbon-cutting at The Sparrows Pearl Boutique
New clothing boutique is now open for business
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New eatery headed to downtown Asheboro:
Work has begun on 124 North Street building and should be finished by fall
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Another company picks Randolph County for business expansion
Axium Packaging picks Archdale site for 19th plant in U.S., Canada and Mexico
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Pizza Inn owner hopes to have local restaurant open in spring
'We’ve had some delays, but we’re past all that now' says Pizza Inn owner
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Commissioners OK incentives to lure Ohio company to Archdale
County, City of Archdale collaborate on incentive plan
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Apprenticeship Randolph
Applications accepted through March 9; here’s more about the process, who’s eligible and what you need to do:
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Chamber announces award winners
The Asheboro/Randolph Chamber of Commerce honors 2022 award winners at banquet
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County kicks off Growth Management Plan update sessions
Many questions need to be answered as county's growth continues.
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Dollar Tree coming to North Fayetteville Street
The 10,000 square foot store could be ready in about four months
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Asheboro Popcorn thrives in new Seagrove home
Switch to Seagrove location leads to improved business
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Textile Museum gets extra funding
Commissioners help latest state museum in Randolph with restoration efforts
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Commissioners table request for Business Gym funding
Business Gym is local chamber’s effort to help out small businesses
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Living the dream
Young local accountant tried other avenues, but came back to her true love: Numbers
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Klaussner, Enso kick off 2023 with awards
Klaussner Home Furnishings and subsidiary Enso Sleep Systems kick off 2023 with awards
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With first 25 years complete, a look back at TDA’s history
Potters community share TDA's Excellence in Hospitality award
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The Bun Hut re-opens under new management
Downtown Asheboro restaurant re-opens with new menu
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Tropical Smoothie Cafe coming to Asheboro
Restaurant on Dixie Drive will be first of its kind in Asheboro
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Providing the tools to help kids succeed
‘The King’ Richard Petty joins Northern Tool donation to CTE students at Randleman High School
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Sumitomo Forest America will build in Archdale
Company expected to employ 129 people by 2027 with an average salary of $45,782
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The end of an era
The familiar B.B. Walker Shoe Co. building on Dixie Drive will soon be history
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Historic Downtown District
The National Register of Historic Places approved Downtown Asheboro in April; here's what it means
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United Furniture sends virtual pink slips to all employees
Not only were all employees laid off, truckers were told not to finish deliveries and come back in.
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Heaven Sent store closing
Owners Debbie and Thomas Slack are retiring; store to close Dec. 31.
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Celebrating Industry Appreciation Month
Randolph County Economic Development helped celebrate business in the county.
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Pizza Hut ready to reopen
Fire in September forced closure; drive-thru service set to begin on Nov. 15, and dine-in in mid-December
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Chamber group awards innovative program grants
Asheboro/Randolph Chamber gets grant for The Business Gym.
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Lancaster announces expansion, new jobs in Archdale
The upholstery maker Lancaster plans to build a new facility in Archdale, almost tripling the size of its present site.
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Randolph EDC: What it does and why it does it
The Randolph County Economic Development Corporation (EDC) is little known in its own community.
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What Pizza Inn? Here’s the answer
Veteran restauranteur and Asheboro resident Dion Firooznia is bringing Pizza Inn back to Asheboro. He hopes to have it open in January.
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After 44 years, Nita's Boutique is moving
“I had hoped it had never come to this. Now it has.” Nita Bobo is now faced with relocating her hair business after 44 years at her East Dorsett Avenue location.
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Klaussner adds two new executives
Klaussner Home Furnishings has hired Joseph Rosenberg as executive vice president of sales & marketing and Amy Archer as vice president of merchandising, domestic upholstery.
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Carolina Tap House holds ribbon cutting
The Carolina Tap House recently celebrated the opening of its location at 141 Sunset Avenue.
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Four Saints announces expansion plans
Four Saints Brewing Co. in Asheboro is expanding into the building next door, with an eye on making moonshine.
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Toyota already expanding its plans
Toyota says it will invest an additional $2.5 billion in the Randolph Megasite, and an additional 350 jobs.
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North State expanding service in Randolph County
North State, an area Internet provider, has announced an investment of $51 million to bring ultra-high-speed internet service to parts of Randolph County, specifically Asheboro, Ramseur and Franklinville.
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Ribbon-cutting at Robbie's Touch Boat Restoration
A ribbon-cutting was held recently for Robbie's Touch Boat Restoration new location on Highway 220 Business South in Asheboro.
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Graham Personnel Services open for business
A ribbon cutting was held for Graham Personnel Services on Aug. 18 in Asheboro
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Industry partners needed for new adult workforce program
RCC is seeking local industry partners for a new workforce initiative.
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Klaussner bumps Cybulski from CFO to President, CEO
Klaussner Home Furnishings has announced that current Chief Financial Officer David Cybulski has been named President and Chief Executive Officer.
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After a very good year — what now for EDC?
After a year of unprecedented industrial development in Randolph County, what will be the next act for the county's Economic Development Commission?
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Downtown business gets a mink over
Shop at 150 Sunset Avenue is now open as Minkology. It was formerly the site of Vintage Cottage. It's owned by Wendi Mink, who recently moved back to North Carolina with her husband.
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The She Shack Boutique is Asheboro's Next Great Pop-Up Shop winner
The She Shack Boutique is the winner of the first-ever search for Asheboro's Next Great Pop-Up Shop at the Mall.
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Southern Sage open for business
Ribbon-cutting opens new business, Southern Sage, a venue for weddings, classes and other special events.
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Movement Bank opens in Randleman
Randleman gets a new brick-and-mortar bank that plans to cater to digital and traditional alike
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Tears and cheers at Chamber annual awards night
Emotions ran high Friday night during the Asheboro/Randolph Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting and Awards Ceremony at Pinewood Country Club.
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Crystals, meditation offered at new cultural gift shop
The River Willow is described as a “cultural gift shop” with plans in the summer to offer meditation classes and workshops for crystals.
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Leather shop in Ramseur has customers around the world
Ramseur is home to one of six leather companies in America. Here's how that happened.
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Cross Road Retirement Center’s administrator gives overview of history, future
Cross Road is a retirement community, complete with porches on each home, a lake, raised bed gardens, a greenhouse, two activity centers, a clubhouse and a long-term care facility for dementia and Alzheimer’s patients.
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Faith Book Nook closes doors after 67 years
COVID, internet cut into business, forcing the closure of a business begun by a woman in 1954, Ethel Burrows. Here's that tale, and more.
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Can local Mini-Golf be saved?
Losing wife, hurt by COVID, rough medical year has owner seeking community aid to keep 63-year-old business open
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Monroe’s Music & Jewelry closing this month
Retiring owner Tony Hoover hoped to have a buyer for the business, but that hasn't happened
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Caregiver receives some loving care
An ugly year for a local caregiver ends on a warm, positive note with a free heating system.
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Multi-purpose playground multi-educational, too
UCA middle school students work with local makerspace leader
to discover what they can do with their minds and their hands
Sterilelink carves out a niche
Unique local business has roots in Randolph County,
and now a large building for current and future expansion
Katherine Stroud wants new Nannie Mae’s cafe and bakery to serve joy ... and some of Grandma’s sweets
Downtown Asheboro welcomes a new cafe and bakery
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Have you picked your insurance yet for 2022?
All Insurance For You sponsored the Oct. 20 edition of the Randolph Hub to get this message out. Read on.
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High Point Furniture Market: 'It's our Super Bowl'
Here's a peek in a day in the life of Klaussner Furniture Industries at the High Point Furniture Market.
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Bossong rolls on with the times
After boosting mask production in 2020, Bossong helps Conover company become one of the fastest-growing companies in the nation
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Growing demand means Klaussner needs more workers
With business roaring back, Klaussner Furnishings, Inc. needs to hire 200 new workers.
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Move to new site paying off for Hamilton's
Here's the story behind Hamilton's: How it came to be, its move, its mission
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