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Randolph Veterans Council gets $20k on Veterans Day
Nonprofit group honors local veterans' organization
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NC Zoo Honors Veterans and Military with Free Admission During Military Appreciation Week
Veterans and members of the military can enjoy free admission at the North Carolina Zoo during Military Appreciation Week, through Nov. 15, 2024.
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In wake of recent losses, Hospice and partners set up unique event on Wednesday
Community Memorial Night is this Wednesday at the Sportsplex
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Tim Moon’s Talent Showcase, Part 1
Young and old and many in between show off their skills
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Halloween Safety Tips from the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office
Halloween is here, and families across Randolph County are preparing for trick-or-treating, haunted houses, and more. The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has shared its tips to help ensure everyone has a safe Halloween.
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Kids can now ‘sleep in heavenly peace’
Local group building beds for children who were sleeping on the floor
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Hughes, Huffman capture 2025 titles
Winners will compete at the Miss North Carolina Scholarship Competition next summer
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Local folks responding to needs of Helene victims
Needs are great in western North Carolina mountains
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Local business reaches out to WNC
Carolina Classic Cars collecting donations for Helene relief
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8th grader does her part to help patients
Liberty’s Adi Johnson raises funds to stock area cancer center pantry
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Beloved chaplain was known for his ‘big heart’
In death, Dwight Ayres honored with Order of the Long Leaf Pine
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RhinoLeap takes next step in its evolution
Local production company finds new ‘found space’ at Starworks
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Nicholas Sparks’ latest book is set in Asheboro
‘Counting Miracles’ has lots of familiar references for local readers
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Girls Next Door take another shot
Back together after long career break, group makes stop in Asheboro Sept. 28
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Jim’s Kids will be part of next Saturday Cruise-In on Sept. 28
Charity seeking to raise money at event at parking lot of the Courthouse
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Honoring our veterans
Here’s itinerary for Sept. 14 event, which will end with cruise to Petty’s Garage
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The Table makes list of America’s Top 100 Restaurants
Yelp’s Top 100 poll ranks Asheboro’s restaurant at No. 54
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Brower School reunion planned
Gathering will be held Nov. 9 at Coleridge-Erect Fire Department
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Newsweek contest: NC Zoo is No. 1
Zoo part of large family of North Carolina places to enjoy
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Larry Reid is now a Hall of Famer
Plaque added to Randolph Senior Adults Association’s Hall of Fame Wall
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50 years young, Zoo looks back and forward
VIPs celebrate 50th anniversary of our ‘amazing treasure’
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The ‘drone guy’ gave us a new way to look at Randolph County
Tom Allen passes, but his aerial memories live on
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Local teen is Nashville bound
15-year-old records songs in Nashville, first one to be released in August
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Community Foundation for Randolph awards nearly$24,000 to local groups
Largest grant goes to Randolph Senior Adults Association
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Parks Crossroads church celebrates 175 years
“And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God.” — Romans 8:28
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RECHS Betas rack up awards ... again
Early College students show off at national competition
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‘I’m 30. Of course I’m not having a stroke’
Though she still doesn’t know the underlying cause, Kira Geiger knows her story might help someone else facing similarly scary circumstances
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‘I couldn’t talk about it for a long time’
As Taste of Asia in Asheboro turns 25, owner Sothear Long opens up about the tragic tale that led to her journey to America
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Randolph deputy recognized for law bearing his name
Law to help victims of domestic violence
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Being all he can be
Thanks to the efforts of his real and adopted families, Lt. Comaggio Brady’s future looks bright
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Libraries promote ‘adventure’ this summer
Summer programs set at public libraries in Asheboro, Randleman, Liberty, Seagrove, Ramseur, Franklinville and Archdale.
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Excitement builds in NC Zoo’s 50th year
Zoo Council gets lots of updates at regular meeting
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The challenge at hand
Andy Compton will speak to the challenges of restoring St. Paul’s walls to former glory
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Donate shoes, help third world ... and local Humane Society
Fundraiser continues through end of June
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Church celebrates 175th birthday
Mt. Lebanon Methodist, Randleman’s first church, was deeded in 1849
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Annual letter carriers food drive set for Saturday, May 11
The need is great in the fight against hunger
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YoungLives organization helps local teen mothers
Bunco for Babies event on May 3 will help raise funds for the program
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Former bank, home latest county historic landmarks
30th and 31st buildings added to list in county
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Soup’s On: Fill your bowl and help a good cause
Annual event, sponsored by Randolph Christian Men, set for April 27
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$10,000 donation catches recipient by surprise
Grace Given’s motto: ‘Not because I have to but because I get to’
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When you need info, you you gonna call? 211
United Way-sponsored resource service is available statewide
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Battle to speak at Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast
The annual breakfast will be held May 2 at 6:45 a.m.
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Mentors Parson, Staley receive Julia Hardy Awards
Annual awards go to persons who have helped young Black women grow
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Something Different restaurant closes
Thanks for the memories, Sinan Nardali ... and the food!
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Central Carolina Homeschoolers win 7th Mock Trial state title
Majority of team is from Randolph County and team trains in Asheboro
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Quilts of Valor
One woman’s dream leads to comfort for an increasing number of local veterans
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Miss North Carolina wins talent competition
The granddaughter of Gary and Peggy Hinshaw of Randleman. Miss North Carolina Taylor Loyd won the talent competition Thursday night in a Miss America preliminary event.
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County supports naming part of highway for ‘Poochie’ Cox
Road would be near Cox Harley-Davidson
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Sheriff’s Citizen Academy wants you to take part
Course offers insider's view of law enforcement
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Stunned by blindness, he can see meaning in his future now
Meet Sterling Glass of Asheboro, a key singer with the Blind Boys of Alabama
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Hero reluctant to accept awards for response that saved car crash victim’s life
Quick response saves life of car crash victim
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A greenway in Asheboro’s future?
What is that? Why build one? Do people want it? Those and other questions answered at workshop
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Good things come to those who wait
Dream comes true for United Way car winner Michael Sawyer
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Bare now multiple winner of NC Young People’s Literature Award
Second straight win for local author
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Stockings of Care bring cheer to hundreds of homebound seniors
317 stockings were distrib-uted around the county
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A place in the heart for those alone on Christmas
Christmas Day dinner to offer care to those who need it
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Neighbors Helping Neighbors: Final requests for 2023
These cases approved for public aid; here’s how donors can help
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Asheboro actress stars in ‘Five Nights at Freddy’s’
Asheboro native continues very successful run as an actress
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Eagle Scout project is building benches
Benches will prove useful for patients who want to get outside during their stay at Novant in Thomasville
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Zoo mourns the loss of polar bear Payton
Bear died on his way to new home at the Louisville Zoo
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Tim Moon’s students shine in first part of his annual Talent Showcase
Part 2 of the talent show will happen on Nov. 17
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The Ghost Stage Coach of Ramseur
Halloween is nigh, so let’s leave you this week with a spooky little Randolph County tale
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'The Miss Boone effect'
Lindley Park dedicates school library to longtime 4th grade teacher, student advocate
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Defibrillators donated to four local vet groups
Organization donating life-saving devices to places where veterans gather
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Local musicians receive awards at Granite Quarry fiddlers’ convention
Annual event at Granite Quarry is a direct spin-off of the famous Union Grove Fiddlers' Convention
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Meet Larry Hoskins, self-taught painter
Hitting his stride late in life, he’s gaining a niche in art world
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And the winners are ...
Miss Randolph County will participate in Miss North Carolina next summer
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Candidate election responses
To help voters make more informed decisions, candidates in key contested local races were given a chance to define their campaigns. Here are responses from those who chose to do so.
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Miss Randolph County, Teen pageants Saturday night
The Kiwanis Club of Asheboro is sponsoring this year's Miss Randolph County and Miss Randolph County Teen pageants on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023.
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Buddies during Vietnam War get to take Triad Honor Flight together
Originally from states far apart, today they both live in Randolph County
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Larry Reid's abrupt passing hits the community hard
One friend summed up Larry Reid's local impact: “I never heard anyone say a bad word about Larry Reid."
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RSVP Community Theater announces cast for 'Rumors'
Cast selected for RSVP's fall production
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Operation Child Predator results in 19 arrests; here's how and why it happened
The investigation led to arrests of 19 men who allegedly went to a site in Randolph County with the intent of meeting a minor for potential sex.
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Rather learn online? Try Virtual Academy Randolph
Rather learn online? Try Virtual Academy Randolph
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The Eye of the Beholder
‘The Eye of the Beholder’ exhibit opening reception draws big crowd
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Taking the town by … one-wheel?
If you see him rolling down the street, it's probably Justin Hazelwood
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A first for St. Paul Museum
Give-away will allow visitors to take (or enter a drawing for) previously donated items of worth, but not locally relevant
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'Pray NC Pray' schedule begins July 13
Each Thursday for six weeks, morning prayer will be offered at the Courthouse lawn
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New mural unveiled at Eastside Park
Mayor Smith speaks at ceremony unveiling the colorful new artwork
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WARNING: Baby cuteness alert at Zoo
In a span of two weeks, babies popped out all over the place at the NC Zoo
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Summer is kids' time
At county’s libraries, expect a summer of activities, fun and even reading rewards
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Memorial Day: A time to remember
Event at Veterans Memorial in Asheboro honors those who gave the ultimate sacrifice
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SECU donates $2 million to zoo’s Asia campaign
Gift to fund SECU Visitor View Pavilion and Classroom
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Council approves hours for pools, Farmers Market
Hours set for two City pools, Downtown Farmers Market
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It's that time!
Letter Carriers Food Drive is Saturday; pack a bag, put it inside your mailbox
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Full house for Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast
Rusty LaRue is keynote speaker at the 29th annual event
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A look inside: Renovations at Asheboro High School
Open House showcases $55 million in renovations at AHS
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This month’s RAG display: ABLE Class exhibit
ABLE program participants get a time to shine
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Library gardening talks to focus on irises, companion planting
Four county libraries to host garden-related presentations
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‘'Fun Factory' coming to Randleman library
Show to feature illusionist and storyteller Caleb Sigmon
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Doubles shuffleboard starting for seniors
Shuffleboard league will play on Tuesday mornings
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Randolph County Special Olympics: Everybody wins
200-plus athletes turn out for a day of competition, confidence-building and good old-fashioned perseverence
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Community Based Programs holding Food Drive
Summer is one of the hardest times to keep shelves full, as kids are home for the summer.
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Dozens walk to prevent child abuse
Ceremony seeks to call attention to prevention of child abuse
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Two EV charging spots at library
Asheboro now has a dozen such charging stations for electric vehicles
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Brain power leads to student power
Student chain moves 10,000 books to new media center at AHS
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RAG features 39th Juried Art Show
Work of local artists on display at the Sara Smith Self Gallery
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Girl Scouts open new edition to Adventure Park in Sophia
Low rope course unveiled in Sophia
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Springtime Fiddlers circuit concludes with blowout in Highfalls
So many attended that organizers ran out of arm bands
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NAMS student advocate honored with Julia Hardy Award
North Asheboro Middle School teacher honored
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Three more Storywalks will open in April
Storywalks are panels containing consecutive pages of a children’s book spaced along an outdoor path
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Now that's a convention!
After three-year hiatus, fans and musicians pour in to see fiddlers return
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Students graduate from SAT classes
Community Enrichment Center course helps students prepare
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Asheboro artist Laura Ashley meets Daytona 500
Artist does commission for Ally Bank at the Great American Race
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The truth behind Naomi Wise
St. Paul Museum is site for a talk by the authors of the new historical account of Wise's life and tragic death
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Homeowners up in arms over property reval
Monday night, citizens had a chance to respond to a property revaluation that on average added 30% to home values in Randolph County.
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Welcome back, fiddlers' conventions
Post-pandemic, Star Fiddlers’ Convention returns to where it began; Seagrove, Highfalls conventions are coming up
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Learn ‘Backyard Gardening’ in Asheboro library class
Horticulture agent to offer instruction in basics of gardening
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Hospice seeks new volunteers for patients, office
Hospice of Randolph offering volunteer orientation
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Asheboro council — and the public — get ‘up to speed’ during retreat
Public transportation, a new fire station, project updates … lots to learn in this multi-faceted roundup.
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County addresses property revaluation
County commissioner chair Darrell Frye releases a statement regarding the recent tax revaluation results that surprised homeowners in their mailboxes this week.
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All in one place
Not only are all of these activities in Randolph County, but a wrapup of them can also be found in one handheld travel guide
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See the world from a new perspective
Phillips Ambassador from Asheboro encourages other students to travel
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Wreck snaps telephone pole on corner of Worth, Cox streets
The driver of the car that smashed the pole was extricated from car, but standing before before placed on gurney for ambulance trip to hospital
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SWRMS’ Zoe Holmes wins RCSS Spelling Bee
Winner heads to Regionals in Charlotte on March 5
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Echoes of Heritage Lost
This month’s RAG display highlights work of Delores Farmer and Kimberley Pierce Cartwright.
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One man's journey
Local hiker realizes a bucket list dream, fighting off internal doubt and pushing through a trail tragedy thanks to the aid of his new ‘tramily’
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Do you know about Randolph County Veterans Services?
Getting the word out on help for needy veterans
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Turning bags into beds
Keaton's Place is converting grocery bags into bed mats for the homeless
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‘Black History Hall of Fame’ at libraries countywide
Bright Star Touring Theatre bringing black history to county
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RCC to offer end-of-life course
Local woman is now a national trainer for hospice-related topics
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Center City Garden once known as ‘Lawn of Asheboro’
Site was once the site of the home of Jonathan Worth, former governor of North Carolina
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Applications sought for Coach Murphy Mentor Awards
Asheboro's East Side community seeks African-American role models
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RPC Awarded Grant by Randolph Arts Guild
Funds will help introduce mixed media art to area children
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Monday Morning Painters
Arts Guild show highlights painters who have gathered on Monday mornings past and present
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Wanted: Mural artist
Murals in downtown Asheboro are already noticed by and favorites for visitors.
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Sheriff's Department hands out honors
The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office recently held its awards program
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Christmas comes early for AHS band members
Asheboro High's first female student body president gifts band members with instruments
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REMC awards $14,000 for 12 Bright Ideas
A dozen local teachers receive grants for innovation
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A local Christmas story
Asheboro man makes his own yard decorations out of recycled materials
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Randolph Partnership for Children hands out more than 6,100 children’s books during holiday parades
Sixty-eight volunteers help make the gift of reading possible
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This year’s school systems Christmas card artists
The two school systems announce winners of the Christmas card art
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Mayor’s Fitness winners announced
Participants log a total of 9.301 miles in Fitness Challenge
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Donate blood on Dec. 15 and become a hero
Red Cross seeks to brighten up the holidays for those who need blood
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Meals on Wheels needs drivers
As normal operations resume, program seeks drivers with an hour to spare
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Neighbors Helping Neighbors have brighter Christmas
Program brings Brighter Christmas to those neighbors in need.
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Monday night jams
Every Monday night, the Whynot Country Boys welcome pickers and grinners
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Neighbors Helping Neighbors have a Brighter Christmas
Annual effort to help folks with needs seeks donors and applicants
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The DayAfter: Peace came with God's help
A series of family deaths challenges our writer, but she finds solace in God.
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‘I loved every minute’
Bob Wright recounts time in Air Force, working with the first B-52s
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Local Vietnam vet had harrowing career
Asheboro veteran Larry Bennett recently rewarded with an Honor Flight to Washington.
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‘Operation Green Light’ shows support for vets: Here’s how you can, too
Using a green porch light is a new way to show support for veterans.
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A big check for our veterans
The Honoring Our Veterans Cruise-In in September raised more than $20,000 for local veterans.
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Halloween events and activities
The weekend will be full of ghosts and goblins before Halloween on Monday.
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Upcoming Asheboro Library events
Two November events at the Asheboro Library will highlight the Lumbee Indians
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Get eNotary certified through RCC
The demand for documents to be notarized electronically is growing.
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Holiday Tour of Homes to return
The Holiday Tour of Homes is coming back this December, sponsored by the Family Crisis Center.
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Cancer benefit held at Hughes Barn
Donna Hughes hosted a benefit concert for Lisa Hill, a local cancer patient, in Trinity last weekend.
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Horse parade is canceled; will it return?
Shelia Scott, who has been involved with the annual Horse Parade for more than 20 years, decided not to continue the event this year. Another group has expressed interest in continuing the parade next year.
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Four Saints supports relocation of Confederate statue
Joel McClosky, co-owner and CEO of Four Saints Brewing Company, has voiced his support for relocation of the Confederate statue that is currently in front of the Courthouse.
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Breast Cancer Awareness
Patrol cars for the Sheriff's Department are sporting pink ribbons for Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October.
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Hayworth selected as PBS Rootle Ambassador program
PBS of North Carolina has selected Lisa Hayworth, director of the Randolph Partnership for Children, as a Rootie Ambassador.
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Getting flag waving above Mountain Top, and what that means
Tom Jordan spoke recently about the importance of the American flag.
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Mayors want you to sign up for Fitness Challenge
The county's mayors are ready for everyone to improve their health with a series of walks and hikes.
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Museum Matters: Cemetery walks resume this month
St. Paul's Museum in Randleman resumes its popular Cemetery Walk on Sept. 25.
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Year 1 is complete: Where to now, Randolph Hub?
Your Randolph Hub is turning one year old this week!
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Mixed media show
This month’s exhibit in the Sara Smith Gallery at the Randolph Arts Guild is a Mixed Media Arts Gallery show featuring local artists Cara Bevan, Sarah Band, Jeanette Egan and Robyn Goode.
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Lawrence Family Reunion: 50 years and counting
Lawrence family to gather again on Sept. 24 at Central United Methodist Church in Asheboro.
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Hattitudes is back after two years
After a two-year hiatus, fund-raising Hattitudes competition resumes Saturday, Sept. 10
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Dressing up for a good cause
Dog owners entered their four legged family members into the fashion show with proceeds benefiting the Happy Hills Animal Foundation in Staley.
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Local couple hoping to take ‘Jesus to Hollywood’
Your online votes can help get them there. This article tells you how to do that.
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Newcomer cleaning up Sunset Avenue
Newcomer to Asheboro has taken on the task of making Sunset Avenue a cleaner place.
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Courthouse Cruise-In Set for August 24
Asheboro's Courthouse Cruise-In is scheduled for Aug. 24 from 7-10 p.m.
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St. Paul's Museum offers presentation on the Underground Railroad
Dr. Adrienne Israel, Professor Emerita of History at Guilford College, will talk specifically about the Underground Railroad in Guilford and Randolph counties on Aug. 21 at 2 p.m. at St. Paul Museum, 401 High Point Street, Randleman.
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Grownup grandkids? Hmm …
Columnist Larry Penkava looks at the joys of having grandchildren who have grown into adulthood.
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Randolph Arts Guild exhibit
Displayed at the Randolph Arts Guild art gallery in Asheboro is part of an exhibition called ‘On X: Increments Of 10’ (a Ty Brueilly exhibition).
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Sodexo Employee and Randolph Health Team Member Recognized for Fighting Hunger
Pat and Mike Whitley are honored with a grant for their efforts to fight local hunger.
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Feature film produced locally released this weekend
A local independent company filmed in Thomasville, NC released this weekend.
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Asheboro citizens have questions about social districts
Plus, a look at other topics discussed in the March City Council meeting
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Welcome to Randolph Rewind
Remember radio station WGWR (“We Grow With Randolph”)? That's one of the 75-year-old memories in here.
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It’s tater planting time!
You have choices on colors, brands and even how to plant them. Here are some examples of each.
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Local transit route proposed for Asheboro
A 90-minute loop with 20 stops Monday-Friday, to begin with. But there's more.
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Local music community mourns Bill Mollman
Bill Mollman was a multi-instrumentalist who during his long career played with the Bluegrass Gentlemen of Asheboro, the Green Valley Ramblers of Siler City, the Randolph Jazz Band and the Back Creek Dixie Band.
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The joys (and perils?) of seed catalogs
Seed catalogs are awesome, but here are some things you ought to know
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Randolph libraries are now fine-free
Got anything you wished you had turned in earlier? Do so now, without back fees.
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Cookie shop in Randolph Mall closing after 40 years
Favorites at the Cookie Jar included Swiss melt cookies, cookie-on-a-stick or cookie pops, chocolate chip cookie cones and the Everything Cookie.
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Lauding the ladies of my line
Today’s column is devoted to the ladies of my lineage, those valiant souls whose quiet courage and tenacity helped to brave a new world.
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RCC President Shackleford announces retirement
Shackleford has been RCC president since Jan. 1, 2007. His retirement will take effect on July 1, 2022.
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Asheboro ABC wants to open second store in North Asheboro
“That’s a lot of residents. We owe them the convenience since they helped vote in liquor sales” in the 2008 alcohol referendum.
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Paw-Paw’s expands into old Dixie III restaurant
Paw Paw’s Place #2 opens with a grandson's hopes to further a family’s legacy
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Comic book shop returns to downtown Asheboro
More Fun Comic Studio has an additional mission: Offer an escape from daily stress and anxiety
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Waterproof Botanicals ... also known as WPBs
The draw to this kind of cemetery flower arrangement
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Garden column: Give me some of that green manure
Here's one way to keep your dirt healthy and strong for crops or plants you want to grow in it
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Brighter Christmas program seeks donors and requests for 2021 holiday season; here’s how to help or be helped
This annual holiday endeavor continues a long community tradition of helping their neighbors in need.
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Bethel Friends celebrating 200 years Sunday
A look back through the history, and what to expect at the 200th celebration
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Sometimes, you've just got to face reality
You hoped for it, and here it is: Warren Dixon revisits squirrels
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'Sweet Annie' is well worth the search
An aromatic scent at a farmer's market in Asheville sent Sue Baltes on an odyssey.
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'My happy place'
After years of looking for it, Katie Husband finally found it, and Teacher of the Year honors soon followed
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Local doctor's COVID tale takes bad turn
After testing positive for COVID-19 and quarantining nine days with no symptoms, everything changed on Day 10
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This is how to survive pandemic in a recliner
Local columnist Warren Dixon ends a long hiatus to join Randolph Hub team
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