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Nov292022 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

RCC Seeking Input in Presidential Search

Local

ASHEBORO N.C. (RCC) — Since the retirement of longtime President Dr. Robert S. Shackleford Jr., Randolph Community College has been undergoing the extensive process that is a presidential search. Part of that process is gleaning opinions and ideas from the Randolph County community. The Board of Trustees is inviting residents to complete a survey or participate in one of two forums. The input from the survey and forums will be utilized to build the RCC Presidential Profile. The survey responses are anonymous, and the total responses will be aggregated and used in the College’s solicitation, review, and evaluation of applicants. To complete the survey, visit https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RCCPresidentSearch The survey will remain open until 5 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 10. Two...

Nov282022 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

“Unknown Shooting” Leaves Two Injured in Asheboro

Crime

ASHEBORO N.C. - Police are investigating what they are calling an "unknown" shooting in the early hours of the morning that left two injured. On November 28, 2022 at approximately 1:02 am officers with the Asheboro Police Department were dispatched to Bennett Street in reference to an unknown gunshot call for service. Upon arrival officers located a Hispanic male victim, and a white female victim who sustained wounds as a result of the incident. Police say that both victims were transported to out of county medical facilities for further medical treatment. The female victim was stabilized, treated, and released. The status of the Hispanic male victim is unknown at this time. This is currently an ongoing investigation by the Asheboro Police Depa...

Nov282022 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Asheboro Police Dept Patrol Vehicles Vandalized over Weekend

Crime

Photos provided by Asheboro Police Department ASHEBORO N.C. - Several patrol vehicles belonging to the Asheboro Police Department were vandalized with spray paint over the weekend. According to a report from the Asheboro Police Department around 3 pm on Saturday Nov 26th, 2022, a detective noticed and reported that 6 patrol vehicles in the parking lot adjacent to the station on E Academy Street had been vandalized with spray-paint. Police say that the patrol vehicles in the lot were spare vehicles and that the Criminal Investigations Division is currently investigating the case. No information on motive or suspect(s) has been release at this time.

Nov232022 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Sheriff’s Office Seizes 230 Pounds of Marijuana on I-85

Crime

ASHEBORO N.C. - Two men from California were arrested this week after deputies with the Sheriff's Office stopped their Tractor Trailer on I-85. On November 21, 2022, the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office Highway Criminal InterdictionTeam pulled over a Tractor Trailer registered out of California on I-85 in Archdale. During that traffic stop, a K-9 alerted and a deputies searched the truck where according to a press release approximately 230 pounds of marijuana was located and seized. Da Hu Hailiang Hu Da Hu and Hailiang Hu, both from California, were placed under arrest and transported toRandolph County Jail where the magistrate found probable cause to charge bothwith two counts of Felony Trafficking in Marijuana. They each received a $200,000 securedbond with a first app...

Nov212022 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Santa Claus is Coming to Town!!

Events

Santa Claus is coming to the Randleman Library! Please call 336-498-3141 in November to register for a photo session (taken in the Activity Room) date & time in December. Photos will be taken by staff and posted on Facebook.

Nov212022 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Christmas Carol-ing Trolley Tour 2022

Events

Get you ticket’s beginning on November 1 for the second season of this magical Christmas event!!! The City of Asheboro and our local Chick-Fil-A invite you to join in a rollicking trolley tour full of bah-hum-buggery and a presentation of Charles Dickens's “A Christmas Carol.” While riding on the trolley route, viewing decorations, and singing Christmas carols, you will make stops where actors board the trolley and present you with each scene from the play. The evening will conclude with a gift bag full of treats provided by Chick-Fil-A, Central Bakery and Carriage House Tea. This is a family-friendly event. Show dates and times: December 4, 11 & 18 at 5:00 pm, 6:30 pm & 8:00 pmDecember 20, 21, 22 at 6:00 pm, 7:30 pm & 9:00 pm Ticket price: $30 per person Purchas...

Nov212022 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Pedestrian Struck and Killed on I-73 Identified by SHP

News

ASHEBORO N.C. - A pedestrian who was struck by a vehicle and died on scene on I-73 last Friday has been identified by the North Carolina State Highway Patrol. At 9:36 p.m. on Friday, November 18 th , 2022, the State Highway Patrol responded to the report of a crash that occurred on I-73 southbound near Pineview Road in Randolph County. Nestor Aroldo Oliveros Ramos, 41, of Lexington, N.C., was traveling as a pedestrian west across I-73 when he was struck by an SUV traveling south. The driver was unable to avoid the pedestrian and Ramos died on scene. Investigators believe that Ramos was under the influence of alcohol when he was struck. Both southbound lanes of I-73 near Pineview Road were closed for nearly three (3) hours during the investigation. Troopers cleared the scene at...

Nov182022 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Lock Your Cars! Thieves Target Cars in Asheboro

Crime

Stock Photo (Lightfield Studios / Adobe Stock) ASHEBORO N.C. - Asheboro Police are investigating one stolen vehicle and two attempted vehicle thefts that all occurred in a single weekend. According to police reports from the Asheboro Police Department police responded to three separate calls for service between Nov 11th and Nov 14th, 2022, for vehicle thefts/break-ins. On November 11th, 2022, an officer responded to Chapel Gate Ln for an attempted larceny of a motor vehicle. The officer spoke with the vehicle owner who stated that a male subject got into her vehicle while it was parked under the carport and attempted to drive it away. The owner stated that the male exited the vehicle as soon as he saw lights on the property come on and left the scene on foot. On November 13th...

Nov182022 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Buckle Up. It Could Save Your Life – Thanksgiving Safety Campaign

Traffic & Roads

Traffic on I-73/74 near Asheboro (Stock Photo / Acme News Archive) RALEIGH N.C. (NC DOT) - Please buckle up if you’re driving or riding anywhere this Thanksgiving. That’s the message coming from the N.C. Governor’s Highway Safety Program as part of this year’s Thanksgiving Click It or Ticket campaign. “This is traditionally one of the busiest times for travel, but we want people to get where they’re going safely,” said Mark Ezzell, director of the North Carolina Governor’s Highway Safety Program. “The sad truth is most of these deaths and injuries are preventable. If people wore seat belts every time they get into a vehicle, we would save so many lives.” The campaign, which runs from Nov. 21-27, aims to encourage motorists to buckle up through innovative and extensive enforceme...

Nov162022 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Asheboro Police Responded to Shots Fired Last Weekend

Crime

ASHEBORO N.C. - Over the weekend Asheboro Police responded to a call about shots fired just a block away from the police station. According to a police report from the Asheboro Police Department, on Nov 12th, 2022, officers responded to the area of S Fayetteville St. and W. Academy St. in reference to a report of shots fired. Randolph County 911 advised that the occupants of two vehicles, a white passenger car and a black passenger car, were shooting at each other as the vehicles were traveling on the roadway. Officers saturated the area but did not locate either vehicle or any victims. A police sergeant located eleven spent 9mm shell casings in the roadway which were placed into evidence. Anyone with information is asked to contact Randolph County Crime Stoppers.