Local Happenings: Sign up to see of Helene documentary at new Randolph Agricultural Center

ASHEBORO — The North Carolina Association of County Commissioners (NCACC) is partnering with Randolph County to show “Rising Above Helene” — the newest documentary from NCACC’s 100 Strong Productions.

The screening will take place on Tuesday, Jan. 20, at 6 p.m. (doors open at 5:30 p.m.) at the Randolph County Agricultural Center, 1800 US Highway 64 East, Asheboro.

On Sept. 27, 2024, Hurricane Helene swept through the mountains of Western North Carolina, unleashing devastating floods that reshaped both the landscape and the lives of those who call it home. 

Rivers surged beyond their banks, roads crumbled, homes were lost and entire communities were left reeling.

But this is not just a story of destruction. It is a story of what came next. 

“Rising Above Helene” is a documentary about the strength of people and community.

Through heartfelt interviews, sweeping visuals and on-the-ground storytelling, the film captures the quiet determination of neighbors who came together to rebuild what was broken.

Across the counties of Western North Carolina, see the resilience that defines these mountain communities.

Local governments played a key role in the recovery, helping to coordinate emergency response and support long-term rebuilding. 

Their efforts, alongside those of countless volunteers and community members, helped lay the foundation for renewal and hope.

The documentary showing is free and open to the public. However, registration is required. 

To sign up, scan the accompanying QR code with your smartphone or visit one of these two websites:

■ www.randolphcountync.gov/635/Rising-Above-Helene.

■ www.risingabovehelene.com.

THIS WEEK

Thrifty Thursday movie set for Jan. 8

ASHEBORO — The first Thrifty Thursday movie of 2026 is teed up for Thursday, Jan. 8, at the Sunset Theatre in downtown Asheboro.

Monthly Thrifty Thursday movies are typically classic movies. They’re shown at 1 p.m. on the first Thursday of every month (except for the occasional month like this one, when a holiday falls on the first Thursday).

A reasonable ticket cost of $5 includes popcorn and a drink. Limited other concessions are also available.

Best of all for folks 50 or older, they’re free thanks to local sponsorships.

The first movie is “King Creole” starring Elvis Presley, Carolyn Jones and Walter Matthau, about a young man with a troubled past facing a choice of life as a musician or a life of crime. The 1958 film is rated PG with a runtime just under 2 hours.

Next up at Liberty Showcase: LRB

LIBERTY — The Liberty Showcase Theatre, 101 S. Fayetteville St., Liberty, continues a busy January on Saturday with the Lonesome River Band at 7 p.m. Tickets: $29 to $49.

Other shows this month: 

■ Saturday, Jan. 17 — Authentic Unlimited, 7 p.m. Tickets: $29 to $49.

■ Saturday, Jan. 24 — Steven Freeman’s Elvis Presley Tribute, 7 p.m. Tickets: $24 to $49.

Find more details in this week’s Calendar on page 5A in the print edition of Randolph Hub and even more information at thelibertyshowcase.com.

Journey tribute band at Sunset on Jan. 10

ASHEBORO — Trial By Fire, a Journey tribute band, is taking the stage on Saturday night for a tribute concert with a bit of a twist.

As well as playing the group’s classic hits, the group will be imagining a concert tour that never took place and present it on stage.

Songs will be featured from the Trial by Fire album, which never made the concert tour as lead singer Steve Perry couldn’t perform because of a shattered hip suffered on a hike.

Tickets for this concert are $29.50 for general admissions and $41.30 for seats in the first six center rows. Visit sunsettheatre.org to purchase.

UPCOMING

Tickets still available for comedy show

ASHEBORO — The Two Guys Named Chris Comedy Show is returning to Asheboro again this winter with an event set for Friday, Jan. 30.

Three comedians — E.J. Masicampo, Jeremy Alder and Dave Landau —are set to entertain a Sunset Theatre audience in an event hosted by the syndicated radio show with ties to the area.

Tickets are $25 and can be purchased via sunsettheatre.org. Showtime is 7 p.m.