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'We want sidewalks, but $510K for that little thing sounds like an awful lot of money. – Mayor David Smith
Read MoreCommissioners also approve contract between Animal Services and Liberty
Read MoreFour of nine county construction projects have already been completed
Read MoreProject moves forward after contentious debate, 4-3 vote
Read MoreNew terminal at Asheboro Regional Airport is discussed
Read MoreDavid Smith has served as Asheboro's mayor for 16 years after serving on the City Council for 12 before that.
Read MoreTrade Street Project update
Read MoreGap financing, church sign, Hillcrest Farm Estates design change drive City Council votes
Read MoreTwo more students injured in accident on Kildee Church Road
Read MoreRandolph Democrats warn what another Trump term could mean for local families.
Read MoreFormer President Donald Trump holds a political rally in Republican-dominated Randolph County on his journey to seek a return to the White House in November.
Read MoreWelcome extended to new president of the Chamber of Commerce
Read MoreCity Council approves creation of a greenway in north Asheboro
Read MoreRandolph County Commissioners chair Darrell Frye said of Richard Pugh, “I thought a lot of Richard Pugh. He didn’t get enough recognition for what he did.”
Read MoreSheriff's office granted funding for two additional deputies
Read MorePublic Hearing scheduled for Sept. 5 on potential community projects
Read MoreAsheboro City Manager John Ogburn announced his retirement plans at Thursday night's meeting of the Asheboro City Council. His last day is scheduled for March, 2025.
Read MorePlans to close $8.1 million purchase of Klaussner properties on Lewallen Road on Sept. 6
Read MoreHousing project among development issues discussed
Read MoreJoshua Eric Sanders, 36, of Asheboro has been charged with first-degree murder in the shooting.
Read More‘I don’t know if it’s a record. ... We got a lot of bad people off the streets.’
Read MoreStill 'a long way to go,’ City Council is told
Read MoreRecent paving of the roadway was unrelated to the project
Read MoreBob Morrison reappointed to ABC Board
Read MoreBuilding will also include mixed-use commercial space
Read MoreReentry simulation gives locals taste of challenges after release from prison
Read MoreFollow Rico’s story at #K9Rico on social media
Read MoreTotal City budget is just over $48 million
Read MoreFormer Sandhills CEO now regional VP for new group in charge, Trillium
Read MoreRenovation work underway at landmark site
Read More‘Small increase’ will help city fill the gap on expenses and repairs
Read MoreWill the long-discussed highway expansion finally happen?
Read MoreCity continues to seek it as it debates fees for use of its renown baseball field, McCrary Park
Read MoreSeveral new positions to be funded; public hearing is June 6
Read MoreFriday at 8 p.m. is the rush hour for local police calls
Read MoreWater, wastewater systems haven’t been upgraded in decades
Read MoreCity seeks to determine more specifically where they can be placed
Read MoreCounty residents voice concerns about influx of manufactured homes
Read MoreBut not without concerns, reflected in discussion and an eventual 4-1 vote
Read MoreSchool system looks ahead with 100,000 new residents projected in next five years
Read MoreAsheboro council approves apartments
Read MoreApril is National Child Abuse Prevention Month
Read MoreOutpatient addiction treatment center has been open for three months
Read MoreNC Labor Commissioner gives his ‘thoughts on leadership’
Read MoreHealth department warns about adults co-sleeping with infants
Read MoreRamseur seeks upgrades to provide 600,000 gpd of water to Wolfspeed
Read MoreCity finds new legal representation for water permit battle
Read MoreCollaborative program is reducing violent crime in Randolph County
Read MoreCity Council members recognize retiring Police Chief Mark Lineberry
Read MoreTown of Liberty welcomes RCC plan for new campus
Read MoreCity Council talks Sportsplex, McCrary Park, public transportation, third fire station, more
Read MoreA second hunting season for deer? What to do about ‘community cats’?
Read MoreZeb Holden coming over from Archdale post to replace Hal Johnson as County Manager
Read MoreFinal approval will require second vote
Read MoreMany questions raised as community continues to grapple with coming growth
Read More“We’ll reach out to DOT and make sure this isn’t compromising our position.” — Trevor Nuttall, Community Development Director
Read MoreOfficer reports he did nearly 200 investigations in 2023
Read MoreAsheboro Police Chief Mark Lineberry will retire on March 1. Assistant Chief Robbie Brown will become the new chief.
Read MoreWith city managers hard to find, small towns are adjusting thanks to new ideas
Read MoreTy Brueilly looked to bring something different to his city with Sunset Film Festival
Read MoreRedrawn Hillcrest Farm plan scaled down from 400 homes
Read MoreHatchet House asks to be included in Zoo City Social District
Read MoreRetiring after 48 years, Johnson hopes to continue to contribute
Read MoreCommissioner says county is being slighted
Read MoreSandhills will be absorbed in multi-agency move that will now serve Randolph and 45 other counties
Read MoreFilm to premiere at Sunset Theatre on Sundy, Jan. 14
Read MoreOptimistic view for local tourism in general in new year
Read MoreRandolph County Tourism Development Authority report shows big gains over Covid years
Read MoreCounty Manager Hal Johnson: That’s goal of new Growth Management Plan
Read MoreSandy Creek Bridge will fill the gap between Franklinville and Ramseur trails
Read MoreFirst crack at updating 38-year-old law tabled, but change likely coming
Read MoreNew anti-child trafficking initiative brings together local, state and federal agents with non-profits to catch child predators
Read MoreEngineering firm asked to submit new designs
Read MorePlans for ‘most complicated’ county project laid out to Asheboro City Council
Read MoreJoey Trogdon joins council after leading November vote
Read MoreUSDA puts Randolph in warmer zone. What does that mean?
Read MoreNew businesses are in the plan for space at Asheboro Mall
Read MoreBecoming pedestrian-friendly is the primary aim for coming changes
Read MoreCity also approves purchase of new quick response truck
Read MoreTrail will eventually stretch from Jamestown in Guilford County to Moncure in Chatham County
Read MoreExecutive Director calls new facility 'a great opportunity
Executive director calls new facility ‘a great opportunity’ for local tourism
Read MoreThe suspect was caught in a shower in a building next door to the bank.
Read MoreAsheboro city manager shares what he learned from gathering of city managers from other cities struggling with the same problem
Read MoreSheriff’s Office receives grant two years in the making to bring a unique idea to Randolph County: Veterans Treatment Court
Read MoreOther changes: New Ramseur mayor, new Randleman alderman
Read MoreAsheboro Council approves making application
Read MoreFunds are used to assist veterans in their time of need
Read MoreNewcomers unseat incumbents in Randolph races in Asheboro, Ramseur and Randleman.
Read MoreWhat began as a $1.29 billion investment with 1,750 new jobs has ballooned to a $13.9 billion investment and an expected 5,000 jobs
Read MoreLake Reese being used as backup water supply
Read MoreOct. 24 ceremony marks end of year-long program
Read MoreFuture and present require attention now, Chamber members say
Read MoreCone Health's planned cancer center will offer lots more services when it opens next year
Read MoreCity wants to hear your ideas at Nov. 13 meeting
Read MoreCouncil also agrees to hunting season dates at Lake Reese
Read More“This is not a heartless endeavor. I make sure they know there are resources accessible. I’ve only had four take me up on the offer.” — Chuck Garner, Asheboro Code Enforcement Officer
Read MoreBoard agrees to modifications to Waste Management Franchise Ordinance
Read MoreNew life offers some relief in local ‘childcare desert’
Read MoreRemember to bring your ID to vote, or get one for free through Board of Elections office
Read MoreField rental schedule, policies manual set; when finished, park will be open daily 8 a.m.-sunset
Read MoreCould begin Oct. 1; county expected to add 12,000-14,000 to rolls
Read MoreAsheboro City Council focuses more discussion on homelessness situation
Read MorePotential traffic issues at Teachey School cause postponement of decision
Read MoreCounty Manager will step down at the end of the year
Read MoreCounty Commissioners award bid for F3EC facility
Read MoreRandolph Community College stepping up to help laid off workers
Read MoreNext batch of apprentices signed up and ready to go
Read MoreCounty approves water line from Randleman Lake to Asheboro
Read MoreCity Council rezones Acme-McCrary building site
Read MoreRCC hosts event for former Klaussner employees
Read MoreStudents throughout Randolph County now have access to Tutor.com, a live, one-to-one, online tutoring service through Randolph County Public Libraries.
Read MoreFormer owner JB Davis recalls his 42 years with the company. Employee Donald Dougan wished he could have had two more.
Read MoreKlaussner had a 60-year history in Randolph County, having been founded in 1963 by Stuart Love.
Read MoreCity Council of Asheboro approves amended plan for elderly apartments
Read MoreRandolph Health expands inpatient nephrology services
Read MoreSix of eight programs approved; Keaton’s Place, Community Hope Alliance denied
Read MorePublic comment during the county commissioners' meeting centered around the potential benefits or drawbacks of harm reduction strategies
Read MoreA whole-block development of a multi-family apartment building for the elderly, first approved on May 5, 2022, has been amended to minimize environmental impacts.
Read MoreProject north of Zoo will create 399 units
Read MoreAmidst outpouring of love from community, new pastor, church leaders continue on
Read MoreNo one really happy with it, but leaders stress need for public safety
Read MoreHere’s a wrap-up from the latest public meeting regarding the county’s Growth Management Plan
Read MoreImprovements sought for affordable housing on South Church Street
Read MoreEDC celebrates successful year, looks to keep the momentum going
Read MoreThe shooting occurred on the 800 block of Salem Court; police are seeking information for the investigation
Read MoreChanges could lead to Love’s Travel Stop parking in Randolph County
Read MoreNeighbors, developer, city wrangle with massive project
Read MoreJune agenda addressed changes for hospital, jail, mental health
Read MoreGovernor's Service Award goes to community members who work in education, Habitat for Humanity, others
Read MoreSlave deeds for 1,200 people were found in the Register of Deeds office
Read More44-unit build will be adjacent to North Pointe of Asheboro Assisted Living
Read MorePublic hearing on City Budget is this Thursday at 7 p.m.
Read MoreTheme of Asheboro proposed budget is ‘Investing for Greatness, Building for Future’
Read MoreSales tax drives budget expansion for next year
Read MoreThe Zoo City Social District in downtown Asheboro is in effect only on Thursday, Friday and Saturday between 11 a.m. and 11 p.m. each day.
Read MoreHarm reduction? Faith-based initiatives? What’s the best way to spend $17M in opioid settlement money in Randolph?
Read MoreMore additions to the habitat opening soon
Read MoreZoo’s animal care team will determine when mom and calf will join the herd
Read MoreSurvey, public meeting offered before update to Growth Management Plan
Read MoreCalls coming in from everywhere; new logo to be unveiled next week
Read MoreDr. Shah Ardalan is coming from Texas, but has connections to the Triad
Read MoreTax cap, opioid-related job also discussed
Read MoreClinic will be located at the former Northgate Plaza, now owned by the county
Read MoreCounty Commissioners quiz AHS CEO Tim Ford about role of Board
Read MoreReport’s conclusion is to remove structure, rebuild; council members want to preserve the historic home
Read MoreWork on David and Pauline Jarrell Center City Garden expected to begin later this year
Read MoreFormer baseball fields would become new mixed-use recreational space
Read MoreMay 9 showing at Sunset Theatre is free; registration encouraged
Read MoreThis year, Post workers assemble food kits for Latino community
Read MoreLiberty man earns silver medal shooting skeet for Team USA in world competition
Read MoreExpansion would mean $43 million investment, 178 new.jobs
Read MoreA Party for the Planet ... and a way to boost gorilla conservation
Read MoreGroundbreaking set for David and Pauline Smith Garden on April 29
Read MoreFour candidates to go through identical process, with public input
Read MoreRezoning request on Asheboro City Council agenda
Read MoreN.C. Department of Labor honors agencies in Randolph, Chatham counties
Read MoreChanges comes when legislature overrides Governor's veto
Read MoreThreat forced evacuation and closing of NC Zoo on Monday
Read MoreAll finalists will visit for interviews the third week in April
Read MoreRibbon cutting held for first boat ramp on Deep River inside of Randolph County
Read MoreLetter of support for proposed museum is headed to county commissioners' desks
Read MoreAffordable housing to be constructed at currently undeveloped site
Read MoreCounty roundup: Board approves request from Sheriff's office
Read MoreState Insurance Commissioner comes to personally hand out honor
Read MoreRobbins, Ulah receiving zero-interest loans via USDA grants
Read MoreRates to be split into summer, winter levels under new plan
Read MoreWith new equipment finally on its way, Randleman should avoid OSHA fines
Read MoreDirector of Public Health makes report on children deaths
Read MoreNew development will have 44 residences with 825 square feet of living space in each.
Read MoreConstruction could begin in October, finish in 2024; Health Department renovations also ready to roll
Read MoreArtie the elephant is moved to Tennessee for health reasons
Read MoreNorth Carolina's first all-electric bus will serve a route in southern Randolph County
Read MoreThe Tourism Authority board lends its approval to a proposed greenway in Asheboro
Read MoreWater Department will move its services for customers into Asheboro Mall; new office could be ready in 90 days
Read MoreCitizens offer opinions, suggestions, for future growth in Asheboro
Read MoreBut these RCC students finished, despite the circumstances in front of (or behind) them
Read MoreA new eight-foot wrought iron fence is protecting the Confederate Memorial statue
Read MoreA look back at what was once a big deal on top of Randolph County’s hospital
Read MoreHere’s what that means, and the updated rules within that district
Read MoreDispatcher honored for her professionalism
Read MoreAsheboro City Council to discuss locating its water office at Mall
Read MoreCommissioners look to update Growth Management Plan, with a focus on the northeast corner of the county.
Read MoreBoard of County Commissioners covers a lot of ground at Jan. 3 meeting.
Read MoreAsheboro Council members respond to investigation of subdivision regulations within city's jurisdiction.
Read MoreOrganization in Asheboro has saved nearly 1,000 people around the world from human trafficking, persecution, and conflict and crisis
Read MoreAsheboro firefighters complete trench rescue training
Read MoreThe Asheboro City Council voted to expand the Social District downtown
Read MoreAuthor Q&A: Judith Turner-Yamamoto weaves local life into her first book
Read MoreRCC and UP Aviation form partnership to offer Ground School training
Read MoreBut not without some grumbling, debate: ‘We’ve got to think of the future of health care’
Read MoreBoard reorganization means more of the same
Read MoreThe Heart of NC helped spread the word of what’s in Randolph County to media representatives
Read MoreLaw enforcement searching for clues to attackers identities in Moore County
Read MoreChampion local golfer Tony Concutelli won eight City-Am titles
Read MoreDesign winner Donna Adams of Level Cross eyed ‘something simple’
Read MoreChamber retreat outlines effects of big wave of people, jobs headed this way.
Read MoreRCC asking residents to complete survey or join a forum.
Read MoreUnited Furniture sends virtual pink slips to all employees
Read MoreThe Sheriff's Department is in the holiday spirit.
Read MoreThe Confederate statue on Randolph County land in the heart of the city of Asheboro has been the center of increased consternation in recent years.
Read MoreRezoning request stirs debate and opposition from Zoo; decision tabled until January
Read MoreThe spread of respiratory illnesses leads to the need of more restrictions
Read MoreGrowing population means adding an additional station, Fire Chief Summers tells City board
Read MoreCommissioners also approve expansion for Sheriff's Department, property purchase for pump station
Read MorePhotographer Eric Abernathy has perfect timing on this fall colors shot.
Read MoreAsheboro Parks & Rec again sponsoring the Gifting Tree Project.
Read MoreThe Asheboro City Council got a tour of the former hosiery mill that is being converted into senior apartments.
Read MoreWebsite gives Randolph Community College's Nursing program a huge shout-out.
Read MoreLeadership Randolph has now graduated more than 850 in the program.
Read MoreA local man figured out a novel way to take his wife to France: he bicycled a stage of the famous Tour de France.
Read MoreTori Goss was crowned Miss Randolph County this past Saturday.
Read MoreThe Field of Honor will be back during the weekend of Nov. 11-13 at South Asheboro Middle School.
Read MoreThe voter registration deadline is Oct. 14 for the 2022 midterm elections. Early voting begins Oct. 20.
Read MoreThe resolution asking to move the Confederate statue in front of the Historic 1909 Courthouse, passed last month by the Asheboro City Council, brought a flurry of pros and cons at the Oct. 6 meeting.
Read MoreThe City of Asheboro is expanding south, with approval of a new development of 44 duplexes on Crestview Church Road.
Read MoreEmergency Services Director Donovan Davis reported to the county commissioners that the major damage done by Hurricane Ian was due to downed trees.
Read MoreThe City of Asheboro will be switching to free chlorine as its primary disinfection treatment on Nov. 1
Read MoreNorth Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein came to Asheboro last week to talk about efforts to address the opioid crisis in the local community.
Read MoreToyota STEAM investment: $500,000 to go to Communities in Schools in Randolph, and $500,000 to North Carolina A&T
Read MoreMany Randolph residents lost power Friday as Ian rolled through the region.
Read MoreThe Tourism Development Authority celebrated its 25th anniversary by dedicating its new office and the Phil Kemp Meeting Room.
Read MoreThe Asheboro/Randolph Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for its annual awards.
Read MoreRandleman will also see benefits from the newly planned I-74 industrial Center, a 160-acre site at the interchange of Interstate 74 and U.S. Highway 311.
Read MoreJust five years after Hurricane Maria, Hurricane Fiona devastates Puerto Rico once again. Lorraine Trotter writes about the impact of the current storm on the friends she made there in 2018.
Read MoreAsheboro Police said Monday that two persons were found shot to death in a home on Hamlin Street.
Read MoreFormer director of the N.C. Zoo Dr. David Jones had many opportunities to talk to Queen Elizabeth in his roles at the London Zoo prior to coming to Randolph County.
Read MoreOlivia, a white rhinoceros who lived at the NC Zoo for more than 30 years, has died.
Read MoreWolfspeed's plan to build a semiconductor plant in Chatham County could create some major changes in eastern Randolph County beyond the 1,800 new jobs it creates.
Read MoreTrinity High School teacher gained valuable experience at a three-week internship with REMC.
Read MoreThe City Council of Asheboro passed a resolution on Sept. 8 weighing in on the Confederate statue that sits on the Randolph County Courthouse property, voicing its opinion that the controversial statue be moved.
Read MoreThe Asheboro City Council has agreed to apply for a $100,000 building reuse grant for PEMMCO Manufacturing, a producer of machined components for large industrial uses.
Read MoreThe I-74 industrial park in Sophia is moving forward after the County Commissioners voted to purchase 30 acres to qualify for utility grants.
Read MoreRCC’s Stacey Miller visits White House as part of Apprenticeship Ambassador Initiative launch
Read MoreForty years of effort is finally bearing fruit as efforts to bring the North Carolina Textile Museum to Franklinville.
Read MoreSix honored as exemplary volunteers at Annual Meeting and Volunteer Recognition Breakfast of the Randolph Partnership for Children.
Read MoreApprenticeship Randolph honors 12 graduates while signing up 17 newcomers to the program.
Read MoreNorth Carolina First Lady Kristin Cooper and seemingly a cast of thousands helped the North Carolina Zoo break ground on its new Asia continent habitat.
Read MoreRandolph Community College recently kicked off its 60th year with a breakfast and convocation.
Read MoreAmerican Legion Regional organizers thank Heart of NC Visitors Bureau, other contributors, for success of the tournament.
Read MoreSunway Charters has begun a new Mid-State Express Bus Service that runs from Fayetteville to Winston-Salem and back with connections in Lexington, High Point, Asheboro, Siler City and Sanford.
Read MoreThe historic rail depot on White Oak Street has been taken down after the Asheboro City Council approved that action.
Read MoreThe NC Zoo reports that its oldest African lion, Reilly, has died at age 23.
Read MoreThe City of Trinity will add three deputies to the two it has, thanks to a decision made Aug. 1 by the Randolph County Commissioners.
Read MoreCity of Asheboro Fire Chief Willie Summers gave his annual report to the City Council on Aug. 4.
Read MoreThe Asheboro City Council is asked to support a resolution to establish a committee to come up with a solution to the Confederate monument in front of the Historic 1909 Courthouse.
Read MoreCounty Commissioners approve financing for $4 million related to the proposed Farm, Food and Family Education Center.
Read MoreCaregivers for people experiencing dementia are invited to participate in hands-on, multi-disciplinary training workshops presented by the Dementia Alliance of North Carolina at three Randolph County Public Libraries locations on August 30-31.
Read Morehe western lowland gorillas at the North Carolina Zoo are getting a piece of home — Aframomus melegueta. It’s a member of the ginger family. Also known as Grains of Paradise, it’s a native of lowland areas of tropical West Africa.
Read MoreThe Randolph Community College Board of Trustees have chosen Vice President of Workforce Development and Continuing Education Elbert Lassiter as Acting President for the College while the search for a permanent president is underway.
Read MoreThe Randolph County Historic Landmark Preservation Commission voted unanimously to recommend the Cedar Falls Manufacturing Company as a historic landmark before the Franklinville Town Board, which has jurisdiction over Cedar Falls.
Read MoreAt a special called meeting of the Asheboro City Council, Lexington Road neighbors speak up against a plan to create a new access to McCrary Park.
Read MoreThe City of Randleman selects veteran Stephen Lovette as its new Fire Chief, replacing the retired Marty Leonard effective Aug. 22.
Read MoreHospice of Randolph is recruiting new volunteers. There's an orientation session scheduled for Aug. 11, following by an in-person training event for volunteers on Aug. 15.
Read MoreThe county's Register of Deeds office is now accepting applications for U.S. passports.
Read MoreSeveral buildings along the right-of-way of a N.C. Department of Transportation project will be demolished before scheduled construction begins in June 2023. The project to rework the interchange that over I-73-74 that includes both US 64 and NC 49.
Read MoreThe Asheboro City Council unanimously approved a 14-unit townhome community on Zoo Parkway approximately 225 feet south of Ridge Street at the council’s July 14 meeting.
Read MoreRandolph County's Commissioners consider incentive package to keep Lancaster Custom Crafted Upholstery in Archdale.
Read MoreSheriff Greg Seabolt tops 50% in three-way race; longtime incumbent NC. Rep Pat Hurley upset
Read MoreCity Manager John Ogburn likened the water situation with a public golf course. It has a clubhouse, 18 tee boxes, 18 fairways, 18 greens, a parking lot and golf carts. Debt and maintenance costs remain the same no matter how many golfers come to play.
Read MoreCity and county vote to share in $950K package over 5 years if competitive bid approved to expand here instead of somewhere else and Technimark adds at least 220 jobs.
Read MoreHere's a list of who got what from Randolph County's strategic planning funds totaling $371,315.
Read MoreThe Republican primary for sheriff has been pushed back to May 17, but it's possible it could be delayed further.
Read MoreFrom Jan. 15-21, another 2,595 new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Randolph. At 34.3 percent, more than one-third of all test results returned during that 7-day period came back positive.
Read MoreFrom 560 new cases two weeks ago, the number of new cases in Randolph County has risen more 2,900 since then.
Read MoreIllegal dumping happens regularly in the county and local officials say no area is immune from the problem.
Read MoreThe megasite in Randolph County finally has a tenant, and Toyota's creating more than 1,700 jobs for starters
Read MoreRandolph County and its towns received money for projects or improvements, including greenway expansion
Read MoreDetails day-by-day recap, ends with no basis for criminal charges in the tragic death
Read MorePolice responded to a call near the Quality Inn-Motel 6 complex.
Read MoreEverything you need to know about the upcoming municipal elections: Races, candidates, voting times, voting sites
Read MoreBroken main line results in loss of 500,000 gallons of water in 30 minutes
Read MoreWeeks before the event, the Randolph Arts Guild's board of directors decided the risk was too great.
Read MoreHere's an update on what's happening on several fronts in Randolph County
Read MoreHere are the details for who will receive one in the mail and when.
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