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Nov12022 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Forestry Service to Harvest of U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree in NC Tomorrow

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In the Background soaring above the other trees, a 78-foot red spruce affectionately called “Ruby" will become this year’s U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree (NC Forestry Service) ASHEBORO N.C. - This year’s U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree, a 78-foot red spruce affectionately called “Ruby,” is set to be harvested from the Pisgah National Forest tomorrow. The ceremony will be live streamed on the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree’s Facebook page on Nov 2nd 2022, at 11 a.m., (facebook.com/uscapitolchristmastree). Musical performances by Woody Platt and Shannon Whitworth, and the Cherokee Legend of the Evergreen Trees told by this year’s Youth Tree Lighter, Coche Tiger, a citizen of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians are all expected during the event. According to a press release, the tree will be ...

Oct302022 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Two Children Safe, Police Investigating after Amber Alert

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ASHEBORO N.C. - Two children are safe after Asheboro Police issued an Amber Alert for a suspected kidnapping earlier tonight. On October 30th, 2022, at approximately 3:26 PM, officers with the Asheboro Police Department responded a residence on Occoneechee Avenue, after a caller reported a kidnapping. According to a press release from Asheboro Police, officers responded and spoke to the complainant, who stated that her two year-old son, DeShawn Devonne Williams, and her four year-old daughter, Londyn Renee Williams, had been taken by their father and uncle. The children’s mother reported that the children were last seen leaving the home in a 2019 Dodge Durango displaying North Carolina registration JMY-3236. Detectives with the Asheboro Police Department’s Criminal Investigations...

Oct292022 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Tonight’s Trunk-or-Treat Forecast

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With several trunk-or-treat events happening across Randolph County tonight, you might want to consider grabbing a jacket on the way out the door. 5 PM PARTLY CLOUDY 61° 7 PM PARTLY CLOUDY 57° 9 PM PARTLY CLOUDY 53° 11 PM PARTLY CLOUDY 52° Expect mostly cloudy/overcast conditions with highs in the lower 60's dropping into the lower 50's before reaching an overnight low of around 47 degrees. Winds to the northeast between 3-8 mph. (From Randolph County Public Health)

Oct282022 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Asheboro Search Warrant Finds Drugs, Cash, and Gun says RCSO

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ASHEBORO N.C. - Earlier this week the Randolph County Sheriff's Office announced that a search warrant in Asheboro found drugs, cash, and a firearm. According to a press release, on October 26, 2022, the Sheriff’s Office Vice and Narcotics Division, along with the Criminal Interdiction Team and the Asheboro Police Department, executed a search warrant at a residence located on Walnut St. in Asheboro. During that warrant, detectives located and seized Methamphetamine, Fentanyl, Suboxone and items of drug paraphernalia along with US Currency and a firearm were all seized. Randal Clay Allred, Jr., arrested and taken before the magistrate where probable cause was found for the charges of Felony Possession of Firearm by Felon, Felony Possession with Intent to Manufacture/Sell/Deliver Sch...

Oct132022 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Man Arrested for Assault Confesses to Murder, Police Find Body in Closet

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Crime Scene - Stock Photo / Acme News Archive ASHEBORO N.C. - A man arrested after ramming into another car in Asheboro confessed to murder in police custody, leading to Randleman Police locating a body in a closet. On October 11th, 2022, just after 10:30 am, officers with the Asheboro Police Department responded to a call about a fight in progress at the intersection of East Pritchard St and Farr St. According to a police report from the incident, when officers arrived, a male stepped out of a vehicle, laid on the ground and put his hands behind his head before confessing to ramming the other vehicle and assaulting both the occupants with a knife. Police identified that man as 26-year-old, David James Alexandro Rosales, and according to a separate crash report he had rammed the...

Oct122022 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Man Robbed at Knifepoint and Left on Interstate

Crime

Traffic on I-73/74 near Asheboro (Stock Photo / Acme News Archive) ASHEBORO N.C. -One man is in jail today after police say he robbed his "friend" at knifepoint before leaving him on the side of the interstate last Sunday. On October 9th, 2022, the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office responded to High Point St, in Randleman for a call about an armed robbery that had occurred on Interstate 73/74. When the police arrived, they located the victim who had obvious injuries. The victim told police that he was riding with a “friend” who he was allowing to drive his new vehicle. That "friend" was identified by the Sheriff's Office as "James David Marler". According to a press release from the Randolph County Sheriff's Office, Marler pulled the car to the shoulder of the road and robbed th...

Oct112022 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Two Dead in Apparent Murder Suicide in Archdale

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ASHEBORO N.C. - The Randolph County Sheriff's Office is investigating what it believes to be a murder suicide that occurred overnight in Archdale. According to a press release, at around 4:55 am this morning, the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office says it responded to a self-inflicted gunshot wound on Huff Rd., Archdale. The caller reported being onthe phone with a male subject living on Huff Rd., who was threatening to shoot himself. Thecaller reported hearing a gunshot and the conversation ended. When police arrived at the home no one responded, and deputies forced entry where they then located two male subjects in the residence. One subject was found to have stab wounds, the other subject hadbeen shot. Both men were pronounced dead on the scene. The decedents have been identif...

Oct102022 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Man Tells 911 Woman Attacked Him Before He Shot Her in Trinity Shooting

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RCSO Patrol Vehicle - (Scott P / Acme News Archive) ASHEBORO N.C. - A woman is in stable condition according to the Sherriff's Office after being shot this past Saturday in Trinity. On October 8, 2022, at approximately 11:06 am, the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call for a gunshot wound near the intersection of Roy Farlow Rd. and Archdale Rd. in Trinity. According to released 911 audio, a man who called 911 said he had stopped on Roy Farlow Rd to give an unknown female with no shoes walking on the side of the road, a ride to the local fire station. He told operators that while she was in the car there was a confrontation where the female grabbed an impact driver tool from the floorboard and began assaulting him with it. The confrontation led to the car coming o...

Oct62022 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Randolph County – Around Town

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Check out these smaller news stories that didn't make the site on their own. Asheboro Fire Dept to Host Citizen's Academy Asheboro Fire Department is pleased to announce the start of our Citizen's Academy. The academy will start on October 12, 2022 and will meet every Wednesday for 6 weeks. Times are 5:30-7:30. The goal of the academy is to teach the public what firefighters face on emergency incidents and the training involved to make sure they stay prepared. If you are interested in this program please contact Firefighter East at seast@ci.asheboro.nc.us or call 336-625-4244 ext. 6. RCTDA Celebrates 25 Years - Dedicates Meeting Room The Randolph County Tourism Development Authority (RCTDA), also known as the Heart of NC, is a is a public authority that is tasked wit...

Oct42022 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Local Halloween Events

Events

It's getting colder, leaves are turning, pumpkins are in stores and it's time for some Halloween Events. Below is a list of events from our event calendar. (Know of an event we missed? Let us know) Family Friendly Events Boo at the Zoo Saturday & Sunday – October 15 & 16 and October 22 & 23 Celebrate the excitement of the season with a weekend of safe daytime Halloween fun! Cost: $5 Zoo Members, $8 Non-Members. Purchase Boo at the Zoo wristbands at both the North America and Africa entrances or Junction Plaza entertainment ticket booth. Boo at the NC Zoo is NOT included with general admission. Boo ticket sales will end at 2:00 p.m. each day of the event. Location: Africa View Event Trunk-or-Treat (Liberty) October 29 @ 1:30 PM / FREE ...