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Events Across the County – May 2023

Events

As the weather gets warmer and days get longer, events are returning! This month is full of festivals, concerts, movies, hikes and more. Here is our list of events happening across Randolph County in May. We will continue to update this post are more events are added to our event calendar. ???? Concerts & Music Music & Market May 5 - 5pm - 10pm | Commerce Square Park | FREE Fresh produce, plants, food trucks, and live music. The first concert scheduled for May 5 features Red Dirt Revival. Food Trucks arrive at 5pm, the event runs through 10pm. View Event on Calendar Friday Night Bluegrass presents “True Grass” May 19 @ 7:00 PM | Sunset Theater | $8 Advanced / $10 at door Asheboro Cultural and Recreation Services presents Friday...

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All Eight Poodles from Animal Cruelty Case Last Year Find New Homes

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This article contains descriptions and photos of animal cruelty which some may find disturbing. Reader discretion is advised. Credit - Happy Hills Animal Foundation ASHEBORO N.C. - Just over a year ago, the Happy Hills Animal Foundation rescued a group of eight poodles from what they called "a backyard breeding situation that had gone horribly wrong." Today, all eight poodles have new homes, and the criminal case is wrapping up. In March of 2022, Animal Control officers were called out for several dogs running loose around a neighborhood in Sophia. The owner of the property, identified by the Sheriff's Office as Michael Alan Meier, was issued an animal cruelty notice by Randolph County Animal Services. To comply with the terms of that notice, Meier arranged to surrender the...

Apr262023 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Stabbing at Dunham’s in Asheboro Sends One to Hospital

Crime

[Scott Pelkey | North State Journal] ASHEBORO N.C. - One person was taken to the hospital after a reported stabbing at the Randolph Mall Tuesday evening. On April 25th, 2023, at around 6:15 pm, police were called to the Dunham's Sports store at the Randolph Mall for a report of a stabbing. According to Robbie Brown, Assistant Chief of Police with the Asheboro Police Department, the victim reported he was assaulted by several black males while in the business. The victim was transported to a local medical facility for treatment, no update on their condition is available at this time and no information about the individuals involved can be released due to their age. Brown says the case has been assigned to a detective in Criminal Investigations Division.

Apr262023 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

One Arrested in Monday Night Shooting in Asheboro

Crime

ASHEBORO N.C. - One person is in jail after Asheboro Police were called to a report of a shooting in an Asheboro neighborhood late Monday night. On April 24th, 2023, at around 10:30 pm, officers responded to a home on Chestnut St for a report of gun shots being heard in the area. While officers were responding Randolph County 911 reported they were taking a call for a possible gunshot wound from the same incident. When officers arrived on scene, they saw a suspect walking next to the roadway holding a handgun in their right-hand walking away from the scene of the shooting. That suspect was identified as Michael Flores in a police report. Police held Flores at gunpoint and ordered him to drop the firearm. Flores complied and was arrested and taken to the Randolph County Jail whe...

Apr252023 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Lexington Man Facing Felony Kidnapping Charges

Crime

ASHEBORO N.C. - A man from Lexington is facing multiple charges after the Sheriff's Office says he held a woman against her will overnight in his vehicle. On April 21st, 2023, the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office responded to Meadow Ct., in Trinity, for a report of an assualt. According to a press release from the Sheriff's Office, the victim reported that Roy Lee Evans, of Lexington, had held her against her will inside his vehicle throughout the night and assaulted her. Evans reportedly released her around 7:00 am and was told to leave. She was discovered by other people in the residence when they awoke and called 911. The victim was evaluated by EMS who urged the victim to be seen at the hospital for her injuries Deputies sought warrants on Evans felony assault by stra...

Apr222023 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Storms Batter Randolph County

Weather

ASHEBORO N.C. - Thunderstorms have battered Randolph County all morning bringing down trees resulting in a few power outages and the threat will continue into this afternoon. This morning at 8:49 am the National Weather Service in Raleigh issued a severe thunderstorm warning for portions of northwest Randolph County. Storm chaser Deniro McKnight posted a video of that cell dropping pea size hail near High Point. https://twitter.com/ChaserDeniro/status/1649761380197646336 A second severe thunderstorm warning was issued just after 10am for the eastern half of Randolph County. Since this morning, the National Weather Service Office in Raleigh has reported three storm damage reports including a tree in the roadway on Columbus Ave at Main St in Archdale, a tree down on I-73 near the ...

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Wanted Man Located Sleeping in Randleman Barn

Crime

ASHEBORO N.C. - Deputies located a man with multiple warrants sleeping in a barn in Randleman earlier this week. On April 16, 2023, the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office responded to the area of Stanton Farm Rd. and Hockett Dairy Rd., in Randleman, to locate wanted subject, Steven Lamar Hughes, Jr. According to a press release from the Sheriff's Office, Hughes was located sleeping in the loft of a barn and was taken into custody without incident. He was transported to the Randolph County Detention Center where he was served with three orders for arrest out of Davidson County and received a $7,500 secured bond. He was also served with a Fugitive from Justice Order out of Georgia where the magistrate issued a $50,000 secured bond for that charge. Steven Lamar Hughes, Jr. O...

Apr172023 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Two People Injured in Shooting / Vehicle Crash in Asheboro

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ASHEBORO N.C. - Two people were taken to the hospital overnight after crashing into another car while thier vehicle was being shot at according to police. At around 10:45 pm on April 16th, 2023, officers were called to Coleridge Rd in Asheboro for a report of gunshots fired in the area. While officers were enroute they were advised that multiple shots had been fired at a vehicle which led to it crashing into another vehicle. 911 operators advised one of the callers said they had been shot and were still in the vehicle, according to a police report. When police arrived, they found a two-vehicle accident near the intersection of Coleridge Rd and Martin Luther King Jr Dr. An accident report from the department says that the vehicle was making a right turn off Kemp Blvd onto Cole...

Apr172023 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Raleigh National Weather Service Radar Down for Maintenance

Weather

ASHEBORO N.C. - Starting today, April 17th, 2023, the KRAX Weather Radar operated by NOAA's National Weather Service (NWS) in Raleigh, NC, will be unavailable for approximately two weeks for a critical upgrade. The radar is going offline for planned maintenance as technicians refurbish and replace the pedestal, a critical component necessary for antenna rotation and positioning. "The components are extremely heavy and will require the radome to be removed by crane and replaced when the work is completed," said the NWS office in a press release. "The radar and pedestal were designed to last 25 years, and these components have exceeded their projected life span." The KRAX WSR-88D is part of a network of 159 operational radars that make up the nationwide NEXRAD network. During the...

Apr162023 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Randleman Honors Petty Family with Statue and Park

Local

https://youtu.be/UPMM9kdasgA RANDLEMAN N.C. - Hundreds of residents and fans gathered in Randleman this past Saturday afternoon to see the unveiling of a statue of the ‘King of NASCAR’ himself, Richard Petty at the new Richard Petty Tribute Park. The City of Randleman dedicated the park to the Petty Family “in honor of their service to community organizations, philanthropy through the Petty Family Foundation, leadership on the school and tourism boards and more,” according to a statement. Randleman Mayor Gary B. Betts, Sr. and the Board of Alderman also declared April 3rd as Richard Petty Day. The statue of Richard and Lynda Petty was cast by Carolina Bronze Sculpture Inc. in Seagrove. The Tourism Development Authority for Randolph County helped raise money for the statue and...