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Jul252023 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Two Arrested for Stealing from Store, Drive by Shooting in Front of Police

Crime

ASHEBORO N.C. - Two adult suspects who allegedly stole from a local convince store and later conducted a drive by shooting in front of two police officers, were arrested last week according to police reports. On Tuesday July 18th, 2023, at around 9:30 pm, police were notified of a larceny at the Quik Chek store on Sunset Ave in Asheboro. Before the police could respond, two officers working an off-duty detail at Coleridge Apartments called in shots fired after witnessing an individual hanging out of the window firing a pistol towards Kemp Blvd, according to a police report. Officers raced to the area and according to a police report the driver of the vehicle attempted to evade police by turning off the lights of the car lights and passing other vehicles. Within a few minute...

Jul252023 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Parents Charged with Felony Child Abuse after Death of Five-Year-Old in Seagrove

Crime

SEAGROVE N.C. - Two parents have been arrested and charged with felony child abuse after an investigation into the death of a five-year-old female in Seagrove according to the Randolph County Sheriff's Office. On July 24, 2023, the Sheriff’s Office responded to a call for service at Needhams Trail in Seagrove, for a welfare check. Patrol deputies located a deceased female juvenile five years of age. Detectives and investigators responded and began an investigation and collected evidence. That investigation led to the arrest of Christina Ashley Myers and Billy Gene Myers, the parents of the decedent. Christina and Billy Myers were taken to the Randolph County Jail where the magistrate found probable cause for the charge of felony child abuse. Christina Myers and Bill...

Jul222023 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Unknown Situation Causing Delays on I-73/74

Breaking News, Traffic & Roads

[Scott Pelkey | North State Journal] ASHEBORO N.C. - An unknown situation is causing delays on I-73/74 near Asheboro as police investigate. At around 5:40 p.m. on July 22nd, 2023, emergency crews responded to I-73/74 Southbound, near the Pineview exit, for an injured person in the roadway. One person was transported from the scene with critical injuries to a local trauma center. Investigators are on the scene now and traffic delays are expected in the area. This is a developing story. The news desk is reaching out to officials for more information and will provide an update as more information is made available.

Jul222023 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Seagrove Man Charged with Cruelty to Animals

Crime

SEAGROVE N.C. - A Seagrove man is facing multiple charges related to cruelty to animal following a joint investigation by the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office responded and Randolph County Animal Services. On June 5th, 2023, the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office responded with Randolph County Animal Services to Little Beane Store Road in Seagrove, to a reported animal cruelty incident. The Sheriff's Office sent out Crime Scene Investigation and Criminal Investigations to collect evidence for Randolph County Animal Services. According to a press release, the investigation led to Randolph County Animal Services seizing the dogs on the property and identified Keontai Javon McKenzie as a suspect. McKenzie was charged with felony kill animal by starvation. Under North Carolina Law...

Jul212023 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

RANDOLPH COUNTY: Candidates Who Filed for Upcoming 2023 Municipal Election

Government

Candidate filing for the 2023 Municipal Election ended today at noon and the Randolph County Board of Elections has released its final list of candidates who filed for each office. City of Asheboro Asheboro City Schools - Board of EducationGidget KiddRyan PattonMelissa CallowayGwen WilliamsTodd Dulaney City CouncilEddie BurksJane Hughes ReddingCharles SwiersHarry OkekeJoey Trogdon Town of Franklinville MayorAC Hurley Town Comissioner Priscilla DunnL. McKay (Mac) Whatley Town of Liberty MayorFilmore York Town ComissionerGreg CarpenterDon Herndon Town of Ramseur MayorHampton SpiveyVicki Caudle Town ComissionerJ. C. ParrishJay HubbardTresa Cheek Hatchett City of Randleman Alderman At-LargeMike DawkinsMarty LeonardKim Grooms Keaton...

Jul212023 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

State Board Approves Student and Public Employee ID Cards in Upcoming Elections

Government

ASHEBORO N.C. — The State Board of Elections has approved almost a hundred student and employee ID cards for use in the upcoming 2023 municipal and 2024 primary and general elections in North Carolina. With the passage of Voter ID laws in North Carolina, voters will be asked to show photo ID when voting in state starting with the municipal elections this fall. While most voters will simply show their driver’s license, for those who don't have a driver's license there are many other acceptable photo IDs, and that list is growing with the approval of ninety-nine student and employee IDs. These newly approved IDs, which can be used to confirm a person’s identity when they check in to vote, include student IDs for all UNC system schools, as well as other public and private colleges a...

Jul212023 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Accidental witness: historian to recount McGlohon’s A-bomb experience in Asheboro library talk

Events

John McGlohon speaks to a crowd at the Asheboro Public Library about his experience photographing the atomic bombing of Hiroshima during WWII. Aug 11th 2016. [Scott Pelkey/Acme News - Archive Photo] ASHEBORO N.C. – Next month, the Randolph County Public Library will be hosting historian Ken Samuelson who will share the story of how McGlohon accidentally captured images of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and the fight after the war to vindicate his accounts. Former Asheboro Fire Chief John McGlohon served as an aerial reconnaissance photographer in World War II where he snapped images of the atomic bomb blast at Hiroshima. The B-29 bombers assigned to photograph and study the Hiroshima mission were given orders to stay at least fifty miles away from the city, but miscommunicatio...

Jul182023 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

RCSO: Several Pounds of Meth Seized, Two Arrested for Drug Trafficking

Crime

ASHEBORO N.C. - Two people were arrested and are now facing multiple felony drug trafficking charges after deputies located drugs on a traffic stop leading to an investigation that located more drugs and guns in a camper. On June 30th, 2023, deputies with the Randolph County Sheriff's Office Patrol Division conducted a traffic stop on Mack Rd. in Asheboro. During a search of the vehicle the Sheriff's office says they located and seized approximately 4 ½ of Methamphetamine as well as Suboxone, Oxycodone and two firearms, according to a press release. The driver of the vehicle, identified by the Sheriff's Office as Evan Baker, was transported to the hospital for medical treatment following the traffic stop and investigators were able to obtain warrants for Baker's arrest. On July...

Jul172023 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Registration Open for Asheboro Junior Amateur Golf Tournament

Events

ASHEBORO N.C. - Registration is now open for the annual Junior Amateur Golf Tournament in early August. The Asheboro Municipal Golf Course will be hosting the annual Junior Amateur Golf Tournament on August 5th and August 6th, 2023. The tournament is open to any junior golfer between 7-18 years of age. Participants will be divided into three age divisions that will be determined based on the number of entrants. The entry fee is $25 for all players, which includes two rounds of golf (the number of holes in each round will be proportional to each age group) and winning trophies. All participants need to register in advance at the Asheboro Cultural & Recreation Services office, located at 241 Sunset Avenue in downtown Asheboro. Participants can also p...

Jul172023 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Asheboro ABC Board Announce Availability of Quarterly Grant Funds

Government

ASHEBORO N.C. (ASHEBORO ABC) - The Asheboro ABC Board is pleased to announce the availability of 3rd and 4th quarter 2023 grant funds for the treatment of alcoholism or substance abuse or for research or education on alcohol or substance abuse. Available funds are dependent upon sales and cannot be determined at this time. Based upon past revenues, estimated 3rd quarter funds will total $10,000 (available in late October 2023) and estimated 4th quarter funds will total $15,000 (available in late January 2024). Applicants may apply for these funds by submitting the below information to the Asheboro ABC Board, 700 S. Fayetteville Street, Asheboro, NC, 27203, no later than 1:00pm, Friday, August 4, 2023. Organization Name, Address, Phone Number, Email/Web address (if available...