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Sep212021 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Several Injured In Accident Involving Uwharrie Charter School Bus [UPDATED]

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ASHEBORO NC - A driver and three children are at the hospital this morning after an accident involving a school bus in Davidson County. According to the NC Highway Patrol the accident occured at around 7:30 AM on Highway 109 near Mount Zion Church Road. Troopers say it appears that a driver crossed the center line and struck a school bus for Uwharrie Charter Academy head on. Seven children were on the bus at the time of the crash, and three of those were taken to the hospital, and are with family at this time. The driver of the passenger car was also taken to the hospital with serious injuries. Troopers have cleared the scene and Hwy 109 is back open at this time. No further information was available at the time of publication but we will post more information as it becomes ava...

Sep172021 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Rail Safety Week

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Ruslan Ivantsov / Adobe Stock ROCKY MOUNT NC (NC DOT) - This year, 17 people have died either by walking on tracks or being struck by a train at a railroad crossing in North Carolina. Rail Safety Week (Sept. 20-26) works to increase public awareness about railroad safety to help end preventable deaths and injuries. To keep you and your loved ones safe, always follow these safety tips: When approaching a railway intersection, keep your car safely behind the white lines and never drive around the gate.Never stop your car on a railroad track. If it stalls, get out!Never race a train to a crossing.Trains always have the right-of-way, even when law enforcement and emergency vehicles are involved.For more rail safety tips, visit berailsafe.org. For more information about NCDOT Now...

Sep172021 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Wanted Suspect Eludes Asheboro Police After Chase

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Photo by: Acme News Archive ASHEBORO NC - A suspect with active warrants was able to elude police after a short vehicle chase Thursday afternoon. According to a police report from the Asheboro Police Department an officer stopped a white Toyota Rav4 at the intersection of Dublin St and Parkview. The officer reported that the driver was known to have a warrant for his arrest. When the officer asked the suspect to step out of the vehicle the suspect instead step off leading officers on a short vehicle chase before bailing out on foot on Kemp Blvd. Officers searched the area but were unable to located the suspect, No injuries were reported.

Sep142021 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Suspect Pulled Over Driving Stolen Forklift

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Photo Credit: Aleksei / Adobe Stock ASHEBORO NC – A suspect learned that a forklift makes a terrible get-a-way vehicle after police say they pulled him over driving the stolen vehicle. According to a press release on September 12th, 2021, the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office responded to the area of Davis Country Rd., after getting a call that a suspect was actively stealing a forklift. Deputies arrived in the area and say they located the forklift traveling on Branson Davis Rd. toward Hwy 311 and were able to pull the driver over at the intersection of Branson Davis Rd. and Knoll Dr. Police identified the suspect as Robert Wayne Baxter who was placed under arrest and transported to the Randolph County Jail. There the magistrate found probable cause for charges of Felony Larceny of...

Sep132021 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Sheriff’s Office Makes Arrest In Two Different Sex Crime Cases

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ASHEBORO NC - The Randolph County Sheriff's Office announced they made arrest in two cases involving sex crimes against children earlier this month. According to a press release by the Sheriff's Office, the Criminal Investigation Division Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) received information that an individual by the name of Aaron Lee Barrett was possessing/distributing numerous child pornography files. Detectives initiated an investigation and on September 2, 2021, Mr. Barrett was taken into custody. Barrett was charged with ten counts of Felony Second Degree Exploitation of a Minor. He was given a $80,000 bond and Electronic House Arrest if released pre-trial. That same week the Sheriff’s Office arrested Jonathan Exiga Aguilar. The Criminal Investigations Division had rec...

Sep92021 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Local News Making A Comeback Pt1 – Randolph Hub

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ASHEBORO NC – Local news is making a comeback in Randolph County, thanks in part to two new print publications coming to market. In part one of this two part story we take a look at the Randolph Hub. If you live in Randolph County chances are you found the first edition of the Randolph Hub in your mailbox last week. “We printed 46,238 for all residences in every ZIP code but the ones for Archdale and Trinity” said Ray Criscoe, the owner, publisher, and editor of the Randolph Hub. The paper was mailed to most every household with a 27203, 27205, 27317, 27350, 27298, 27355, 27248, 27316 and 27314 zip code. (Criscoe says he hopes to add Archdale & Trinity at a later date). That first edition was free thanks to a donation made by Klaussner. They picked up the $17,000 plus bill. “Yes,...

Sep82021 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Two Men Arrested & Charged In Child Porn Investigation

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ASHEBORO NC - Two men have been arrested for possessing and distributing child pornography following an investigation by the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office. In a press release the Sheriff’s Office says their Criminal Investigation Division Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) received information that an individual by the name of James Ben Card was possessing/distributing child pornography on social media. Detectives began investigating and were able to obtain a search warrant which they executed on August 19, 2021, at the residence. Police say as that search warrant led to them discovering that Gary Robert Leach, Jr., another resident at the same address was also involved. On September 3rd, 2021, detectives were able to use the evidence they obtained from the search warr...

Sep72021 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Gorillas on the Line, Answer the Call at the North Carolina Zoo

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Asheboro, NC (NC Zoo) –Join the North Carolina Zoo as we celebrate World Gorilla Day (held annually on Sept. 24) on Saturday, Sept. 25 and help save gorillas in the wild. The Zoo is partnering with institutions across the globe as part of Gorillas on the Line…Answer the Call, a cell phone recycling initiative. Bring in an old cell phone, tablet, iPod, MP3 player, or e-reader to the Zoo’s gorilla habitat in Africa on Saturday, Sept. 25, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for recycling and receive a free Gorillas on the Line t-shirt, while supplies last. The Zoo’s gorilla keepers will also be on hand to answer any of your burning questions about gorillas. Gorillas on the Line (GOTL) is a global initiative created by the Gorilla Species Survival Plan through the Association of Zoos and Aquariums...

Sep42021 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Booze It and Lose It Campaign In Full Force

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RALEIGH NC (NC DOT) – As motorists hit the road this busy Labor Day weekend, law enforcement officers from Murphy to Manteo will be stepping up enforcement through patrols and checkpoints to keep impaired drivers off the roads. The statewide “Booze It & Lose It” Labor Day campaign, sponsored by the North Carolina Governor’s Highway Safety Program, runs through Sept. 12 and involves all law enforcement agencies, including local police, sheriff’s offices and the North Carolina State Highway Patrol. Last year, participating agencies cited nearly 1,400 DWI offenders in North Carolina. Motorists caught driving while impaired face the possibility of jail time, lost driving privileges and hefty fines. NCDOT encourages people to celebrate responsibly and safely. Never drink and drive. If...

Sep32021 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

COVID-19 Vaccines Delivered by Drone

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Stock Photo by: Prostock-studio / Adobe Stock RALEIGH NC (NC DOT) - Last week, NCDOT and its partners, Atrium Health Wake Forest and UPS Flight Forward, achieved another major milestone in the development of drone technology by completing the first ever drone delivery of COVID-19 vaccines. The short flight took the drone from one portion of the hospital to another. "The launch of this delivery service is going to help bring vaccine access to more North Carolinians," said state Transportation Secretary Eric Boyette. "We're entering a new era, where distance and isolation will soon no longer be barriers to receive potential life saving healthcare." As part of NCDOT’s participation in the Federal Aviation Administration’s BEYOND program, this operation joins a long list of importa...