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The North Carolina Zoo Welcomes African Elephant Louie

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Photo provided by NC Zoo ASHEBORO NC (NC ZOO) - The North Carolina Zoo is excited to announce an African bull elephant, Louie, is joining the Zoo’s herd. Louie arrived May 25, and he is settling in well to his new habitat. Louie is an 18-year-old male African elephant, born April 30, 2003, at the Toledo Zoo in Ohio. On June 22, 2017, he went to the Omaha Zoo in Nebraska as part of their breeding program. Louie’s move to the North Carolina Zoo is a recommendation from the African Elephant Species Survival Plan (SSP) through the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. The gradual process of introducing Louie to the Zoo’s herd is already underway. The keepers are hopeful that Louie and one of the Zoo’s females will produce offspring. “The elephant team is excited to have Louie join our he...

Jun22021 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Randolph Health Eases Visitor Restrictions

Health

ASHEBORO NC - Randolph Health has announced they will again be easing visitor restrictions at Randolph Hospital. The new visitation guidelines began on Wednesday, June 2, 2021, at 7 a.m. This is the second time this year that Randolph Health has scaled back restrictions put in place since it began to accept low-level COVID-19 patients in December of last year. The new guidelines extend the number of hours visitors are allowed, increase the number of visitors allowed at one time, and add new rules for maternity patients. All visitors are still required to be screened for COVID-19 symptoms including a temperature check and symptom survey before being allowed into the building. New Visitation Guidelines: Visiting Hours will be from 7 a.m. – 8 p.m.Visitors should enter the...

Jun12021 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Dozens of Miles of Central NC Roads Set for Makeover

Traffic & Roads

RALEIGH NC (NCDOT) – Nearly 70 miles of Central North Carolina roads will be resurfaced thanks to three contracts recently awarded by the N.C. Department of Transportation. The milling, resurfacing and shoulder grading projects are scheduled to be complete by the summer of 2022. Two of the contracts cover nearly 55 miles of secondary roads in Chatham County and were awarded to Fred Smith Company with low bids of $2.3 million and $2.5 million. The other contract, covering nearly 12 miles of roadway in Randolph County including three sections of U.S. 64, was also awarded to Fred Smith Company with a low bid of just over $2 million. Drivers should watch out for lane closures where this work is taking place and be mindful of crews working near the roadway. For real-time travel i...

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Asheboro Fire | Engineer Pete Sulzer Promoted

Government

Pete Sulzer – Provided by Asheboro Fire Department Asheboro Fire Department announced that Engineer Pete Sulzer has been promoted to the position of Captain with the Department.According to Asheboro FD Captains act as company officers who direct the day to day operations of their company. They lead their company on multi-company incidents, and act as incident commander on single-company incidents or in the absence of the Battalion Chief. Congratulations, Pete!

May312021 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

DUI Traffic Stop Of Stolen Car Solves 4 Crimes

Crime

ASHEBORO NC - An Asheboro man is facing a long list of charges after a traffic stop for a possible DUI where police say they found evidence connecting him to several other crimes in the stolen car he was driving. According to a press release by the Randolph County Sherriff's Office on May 23, 2021, shortly after midnight, the deputies responded to Oakland Ave in Asheboro after receiving a call about a breaking/entering that had occurred earlier. The deputies met with the victim who gave them a list of missing items which included several banking cards. Later that night at around 4:00 am, deputies were asked to assist the North Carolina Highway Patrol on a traffic stop. Troopers had stopped a driver for a possible DUI on I-73/74. During that traffic stop, the troopers found suspected...

May302021 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Suspected Prowler Shot And Jailed

Crime

ASHEBORO NC - A suspected prowler is in jail after being shot while trying to attack a homeowner Saturday afternoon. According to a press release by the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office, On May 29, 2021, deputies responded to a report of a prowler in the area of Post Rd in Tabernacle. A homeowner had called 911 to report a possible prowler and told police that a man was trespassing on their property and was told to leave. After calling 911 the homeowner noticed the interior lights to their vehicle were on and went to check it out. According to a press release once outside, the suspect threatened and assaulted the victim who was armed. The victim shot the suspect and the suspect fled the scene on foot. Once deputies arrived, a search began, and the suspect was found at a n...

May292021 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Memorial Day Events

Events

Operation Remembrance Volunteers place flags on the graves of local veterans during Op Remembrance (Scott Pelkey / Acme News Archive) Saturday, May 29, at 9 AM - A remembrance at Randolph Memorial Park and Oak Lawn Cemetery where veterans organizations and volunteers will place flags on the graves of local veterans. Memorial Day Ceremony Franklin Allred of the Randolph County Honor Guard looks of the names at the Randolph County Veterans Memorial. (Scott Pelkey / Acme News Archive) Monday, May 31st, at 4 PM - Asheboro will host its regular annual Memorial Day Ceremony on at the Historic Randolph County Courthouse with closing ceremonies at the Randolph County Veterans Memorial. Archdale Field of Honor May 28th - June 3rd - The inaugural Archdale Field of Honor, in...

May292021 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Click It or Ticket It Campaign Kicks Off

Government

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6cOh6ZIgCt4 RALEIGH NC (NCDOT) – As the busy summer traveling season nears, state transportation officials are reminding people to wear their seat belts to reduce the risk of being seriously injured or killed. More than 500 people who were not wearing seat belts or buckled into child safety seats died in vehicle crashes on North Carolina roadways last year. “Seat belts and child safety seats save lives,” said Eric Boyette, secretary of the N.C. Department of Transportation. “We know that not wearing a seat belt can be the worst decision you’ll ever make.” Boyette spoke Monday during a virtual news conference to kick off the Memorial Day Click It or Ticket It enforcement and education campaign. The statewide seat belt usage rate has fallen the...

May142021 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

End In Sight For Fuel Shortage As Pipeline Brought Back Online

News

(Photo provided by Colonial Pipeline) ASHEBORO NC- The end of the fuel shortage is in sight after Colonial Pipeline announced Thursday afternoon that the pipeline was back operational. "We can now report that we have restarted our entire pipeline system and that product delivery has commenced to all markets we serve. Following this restart, it will take several days for the product delivery supply chain to return to normal. Some markets served by Colonial Pipeline may experience, or continue to experience, intermittent service interruptions during this start-up period. Colonial will move as much gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel as is safely possible and will continue to do so until markets return to normal."Colonial Pipeline Company - Press Release The pipeline transports around 45...

May132021 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Local Man Charged With Child Porn Charges After Tip

Crime

ASHEBORO NC - A local man is facing ten felony charges after a tip to the Sheriff's Office. According to a press release, The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) received information from an international source that an individual by the name of Randall Keith Allen was possessing/distributing numerous child pornography files. That tip started an investigation and on May 4, 2021, detectives seized digital devices from Allen's residence. On May 11, 2021, warrants for Allen’s arrest were obtained for ten counts of Felony Second Degree Exploitation of a Minor. He was taken into custody the same day by the Randolph County Criminal Apprehension Team and transported to the Randolph County Detention Center. Randall Kei...