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Apr142022 by Scott PelkeyNo Comments

“Marginal” Risk of Severe Weather This Afternoon

Weather

ASHEBORO N.C. - Forecasters are warning of a slight risk of severe thunderstorms this afternoon as a cold front responsible for damaging storms approaches the Triad. A few strong storms are possible this afternoon through early evening (mainly after 4pm) as a cold front enters the Triad and encounters warm moist air. That front has already weakened and it is expected to weaken even more as it passes over the mountains. Still forecasters are saying that damaging straight line winds of up to 60 mph with hail up to an inch in diameter are still possible. Storms are expected to clear the area by late tonight, between 11 pm and midnight, but the cold front will push temperatures down overnight with lows around 49 F with winds 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. ...

Apr62022 by Scott PelkeyNo Comments

NWS Calls For Strong Thunderstorms Starting This Evening

Weather

ASHEBORO N.C. - The National Weather Service in Raleigh is warning of the risk of isolated severe thunderstorms are possible late with damaging winds starting this evening. A Hazardous Weather Outlook posted this morning warns of strong to potentially isolated severe thunderstorms starting tonight and continuing through Thursday morning. The main threat is damaging wind. The primary threat from these storms is damaging winds with wind gusts tonight reaching between 20 and 25mph. Forecast TonightA chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 63. South wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an i...

Apr22022 by Scott PelkeyNo Comments

Sheriff’s Office Investigates Theft Ring of Catalytic Converters & Copper, Announces Arrests

Crime

ASHEBORO N.C. - Four individuals are facing a total of 69 felony charges following an investigation into a theft-ring stealing catalytic converters and copper in northwestern Randolph County. After being rescheduled from earlier this month, the Randolph County Sheriff's Office held a press conference on April 1st 2022, where they revealed they had been involved in a multi-week investigation into what they called a "theft-ring" operating in the Trinity, Archdale, Thomasville, and High Point areas. That investigation led to the arrest of four men who combined are now facing almost 70 felonies. LIVE: Press Conference on catalytic converter thefts and impact. Commissioner of Insurance Mike Causey joins @RandolphCountyNCSheriffsOffice and State Sen. Dave Craven in Asheboro, NC. #cat...

Mar282022 by Scott PelkeyNo Comments

Asheboro PD VICE/Narcotics Team Cracks Down on Illegal THC Devices At Local Vape Shops

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Stock Photo - Marijuana/THC/CBD Products (H-ko/Adobe Stock) ASHEBORO N.C. - The Asheboro Police Departments' VICE & Narcotics unit recently conducted undercover buys at local vape shops to test THC levels of products leading to two search warrants and at least one person being criminally charged. First the elephant in the room: "Wait, THC isn't legal, is it?" In 2018 when hemp was legalized through the farm bill a psychoactive compound called delta-8 was also legalized. Delta-8 is related to Delta-9 which is a THC compound in the cannabis plant that produces the "high", people associate with marijuana. Delta-8 can produces feelings of euphoria, provide pain relief, and help with anxiety by causing a feeling of relaxation, just with a "high" is a lot milder. Delta-8 is legal only...

Mar282022 by Scott PelkeyNo Comments

Despite String Of Recent Vehicle Thefts Police Say Thefts Are Trending Down

Breaking News

Stock photo - Cars in parking lot) (methaphum/Adobe Stock) ASHEBORO N.C. - Despite a recent string of vehicle thefts, the total number of cars stolen are actually down according to data from police. This month Acme News has seen a lot of police reports and press releases involving stolen vehicles coming through our newsroom. On March 3, 2022, the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office responded to US Hwy 311 in Sophia, in after getting a call about subjects in the parking lot in a vehicle that the caller believed was stolen. Deputies located the stolen vehicles and arrested Thomas Brandon Simms and Tori Ladena Henderson for various charges including Felony Possession of Stolen Motor Vehicle as well as drug charges. On March 5, 2022, the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office received a ...

Mar252022 by Scott PelkeyNo Comments

Active Shooter False Alarm Blamed On Misunderstanding

News

Acme News ASHEBORO N.C. - For 2 minutes on Tuesday afternoon officers with the Asheboro Police Department thought they were racing towards the call no officer wants to hear, but it all turned out to be a misunderstanding. The afternoon of Tuesday March 22nd officers with the Asheboro Police Department had been on the scene of a shooting on Kemp Blvd where a 19-year-old and two juveniles had been shot for just shy of two hours. At the same time deputies and troopers were out on Vision Drive with a driver who was being arrested for DUI after being chased down by a DMV officer who saw the driver firing a gun into the air while driving down the road. In the midst of all that, at 6:10 pm, a call came into the Randolph County 911 center. A confused caller was reporting a possible acti...

Mar222022 by Scott PelkeyNo Comments

Smoke From Controlled Burn Seen Across Randolph County

Local

ASHEBORO N.C. - Smoke from a controlled burn in the Uwharrie National Forest is creating hazy conditions across Randolph County. Today the National Forest Service is burning around 900 acres of land in the Uwharrie National Forest near Mt. Gilead. The US Forest Service says the goals of the prescribed burn is "to reduce available fuels for large fire growth in the recreational area, support low browse forage for wildlife, and enhance the rare Montane Longleaf Pine ecosystem and also the Oak, Hickory, and Shortleaf Pine ecosystem." The following trails will be temporarily closed for burn operations starting this morning: TR717 Burl Tree Way TR715 Tananger TR716 Rudolph TR714 Wren TR713 River Those trails are set to reopen on Wednesday March 23rd 2022, once Forest Serv...

Mar152022 by Scott PelkeyNo Comments

Fire Investigators Taking A Look at Fire That Destroyed 15 Cars and Several Buildings on Idlewild Dr Ext

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ASHEBORO N.C. - Fire investigators are taking a look at yesterday's fire on Idelwild Dr Ext in Randleman that destroyed several buildings and over a dozen cars. On March 14th 2022, just after 6:30 pm, fire crews were dispatched to Idlewild Dr Ext for a reported fire at a junk-yard. Fire Marshal Michael Smith with the Randleman Fire Department says around 15 vehicles, two small outbuildings, one large garage, and a mobile home were all involved. Crews from Randleman, Asheboro, Sophia, Westside, and Climax Fire Departments all responded and were able to get the fire under control in around an hour and a half, but remained on scene for overhaul and clean-up for over 5 hours. Firefighters with the Randleman Fire Department returned to the scene this morning to put out hotspots. [Ac...

Mar122022 by Scott PelkeyNo Comments

Get Ready To Spring Forward As Daylight Saving Time Starts Tonight

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Sunday, March 13, 2022, at 2:00:00 am clocks are move forward 1 hour to 3:00 am New research finds that fatal car crashes increase by 6 percent the week following daylight saving time (DST) The Sunshine Protection Act which would make DST the new "permanent time" eliminating the changing of the clocks but the bill has been stuck since Feb 2021 ASHEBORO N.C. - Tonight we trade an hour of sleep for more sun during the day as we "spring-forward" tonight into Daylight Saving Time. Sunday, March 13, 2022, at 2:00:00 am clocks are move forward 1 hour to 3:00 am resulting in more daylight hours and the sun setting later in the day. In a press release from the NCDOT officials are asking anyone who drives early in the morning to go to bed an hour early to ensure they get th...

Mar82022 by Scott PelkeyNo Comments

Crews Set To Begin Blasting This Week At Greensboro-Randolph Megasite

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Crews mobilize for preparation work for the Greensboro-Randolph Megasite. (NC DOT) LIBERTY N.C. – Crews are set to begin blasting as early as this week as part of construction at the Greensboro-Randolph Megasite. In a press release the NC DOT says blasting operations will start as early as this week and continue over the next several months as crews work on the initial grading necessary to construct the manufacturing plant. Officials say blasting operations will take place during daytime hours only, and when weather permits. Ames Construction of Burnsville, Minnesota, was awarded a $17.8 million contract in January to conduct the initial site preparation. The General Assembly appropriated $135 million for NC DOT to work on site grading, roads, highway interchanges and other impro...