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Jan272022 by Scott PelkeyNo Comments

Fallen Heros: Joey Thompson

Local

ASHEBORO N.C. - This week family, friends, and fellow co-worker are mourning the loss of Joey Thompson, who passed away peacefully at High Point Regional Hospital on Monday January 24th 2022, after a long and hard fight, with COVID-19. Thompson began working at the Randolph County 9-1-1 center in 2013 where he was known for his unique deep voice and playful sense of humor. Due to COVID restrictions the family decided to do a virtual service so all may honor him. The family respectfully ask that in lieu of flowers, money be sent to Caleb Thompson, his 9-year-old son in order to help with his education. . Please make out all donations to First National Bank C/O Belinda Culler savings on behalf of Caleb Thompson. #JoeyStrong Today, we mourn the loss of a dear friend and c...

Jan242022 by Scott PelkeyNo Comments

NC 2022 Primary Turning Into A Confusing Mess

Government

ASHEBORO N.C. - Back on December 8th, 2021, we reported on the NC Supreme Court stopping candidate filing in all races and pushing the 2022 Statewide Primary Election from March 8th to May 17th. Now, it looks like that date may change again in what can only be called an unmitigated disaster involving multiple lawsuits, a dead map makers estranged daughter, a D.C. based watchdog group. What's Happened So Far September 2021 - A court ordered a redraw of the states election districting map as a part of a decision on a lawsuit filed by Common Cause, a watchdog group based in Washington, D.C. That court said that the General Assembly had gerrymandered the map by "packing" democratic voters into a smaller number of districts and "cracking" republican voters into more districts. Legisla...

Jan242022 by Scott PelkeyNo Comments

How To Get Free At Home COVID-19 Tests In NC

Health

At home Rapid Antigen COVID-19 Test (Aliaksandra / Adobe Stock) ASHEBORO N.C. - As Omicron surgers across the United States including here in Randolph County there has been a big push for testing. In North Carolina there are two options for getting free at home testing kits. NCDHHS & LabCorp The state's Department of Health & Human Services has partnered with LabCorp to provide free at-home testing kits for residents of NC. LabCorp is accepting requests for a limited amount of at-home tests. Kits are shipped overnight through FedEx and comes with instructions on how to self-swap and register the kit. After swabbing, you’ll ship the kit back using the included prepaid shipping label and can view your results online, usually with 48 hours. Order LabCorp Kits Online ...

Jan202022 by Scott PelkeyNo Comments

More Winter Weather On The Way

Archived

… WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THURSDAY TO 4 AM EST SATURDAY…WHAT…Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of up to two inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze.WHERE…Portions of central North Carolina.WHEN…From 4 PM this afternoon to 4 AM EST Saturday.IMPACTS…Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.National Weather Service Office - Raleigh UPDATE 1/20/22 10:30 A.M. | The NWS has revised its forecast after overnight models showed moisture trending much farther south. Scattered light snow showers are possible north of Hwy 64 this evening and tonight, with sleet and freezing rain south of Hwy 64. A coating to two inches of snow or sleet is possible, along with a glaze of ice. All of centra...

Jan182022 by Scott PelkeyNo Comments

Former Motel 6 Aims To Address Problems With Changes

Investigative

Back in October the location covered up its Motel 6 branding and put up new signs with the name “Rodeway Inn.”[Sky Emerson / RNN] ASHEBORO N.C. - The company behind the now former Motel 6 in Asheboro is making changes not just to the name but with new policies that they hope will help address the issues the business has had over the last 2 years. Randolph News Now had previously reported on issues like excessive numbers of 911 calls from the business, fatal overdoses, and drug busts which local officials said placed a burden on local emergency services. [Scott Pelkey / RNN] Back in October of 2021, the location covered up its Motel 6 branding and put up new signs with the name “Rodeway Inn.” A spokesperson with Motel 6 Media Relations confirmed that the location has not been a...

Jan182022 by Scott PelkeyNo Comments

Effects From Massive Volcanic Eruption in Tonga Recorded In NC

News

The Himawari-8 satellite, operated by our partners at the Japan Meteorological Agency, also captured this GeoColor imagery of the eruption as the sun rose over the region. (Image credit: NOAA) ASHEBORO N.C. - While our state was focused on snow and ice a major volcanic eruption occurred over 7,250 miles away in the Pacific Ocean and its effects were recorded all the way here in the triad. On Jan 15th 2022 at 4:10 (GMT), a massive volcanic eruption occurred on the island of Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai, in Tonga. The country, made up of some 169 islands, of which 36 are inhabited and is home to some 105,000 people. The islands are located directly south of Samoa and about two-thirds of the way between Hawaii and New Zealand. The volcano is located just 40 miles from Tonga’s capital. T...

Jan172022 by Scott PelkeyNo Comments

Sunday House Fire Sends 3 People To Hospital

News

Fire hoses at a fire engine,(Семен Саливанчук/Adobe Stock) ASHEBORO N.C. - Investigators with the Fire Marshal’s office are trying to determine what started a house fire Sunday that sent 3 people to the hospital. According to the Randolph County Fire Marshal’s Office, on Sunday at 11:35AM crews from Staley, Liberty and Franklinville Fire Departments responded to a call for a residential structure fire on White Lake Dr. When firefighters arrived they found a working fire at a single story home. At the time of the fire there were 7 adults in the home. All occupants were able to exit the structure. One occupant was transported to the hospital by Randolph County EMS with burns to the lower legs and two others were transported for smoke inhalation. The American Red Cross was called to ass...

Jan152022 by Scott PelkeyNo Comments

Power Outages & Treacherous Roads Likely As Forecast Calls For Less Snow/More Ice

Weather

ASHEBORO N.C. - Over the last 48 hours, as the start of the winter storm gets closer, meteorologist have been watching their forecast models closely. Now, just hours before snow and sleet are set to start, new forecasts are changing the amount of snow and ice we can expect, with warnings of widespread power outages and treacherous travel conditions. WINTER STORM WARNING At 3am this morning, the National Weather Service (NWS) in Raleigh upgraded the Winter Storm Watch for our area to a Winter Storm Warning, starting at midnight tonight. Meteorologist are calling for heavy mixed precipitation (snow, sleet, & freezing rain) with total snow accumulations of up to 3 inches and ice accumulations of two tenths to three tenths of an inch, with winds gusts as high as 40 mph. TIMELINE ...

Jan132022 by Scott PelkeyNo Comments

Forecasters Warning Of Winter Storm Impacts This Weekend

Archived

UPDATED Forecasters Warning Of Winter Storm Impacts This Weekend An update to this article has been posted. Click the link above to goto the updated article. ASHEBORO N.C. - After a week filled with rumors about snow coming this weekend forecasters are saying they have a more accurate model for what is coming this weekend, and it doesn't look good. Today the National Weather Service in Raleigh is saying Randolph County is set to see a wintery mix of sleet, freezing rain, snow, and high wind gusts from Saturday night through Sunday night resulting in dangerous roads and widespread power outages. The current forecast says a wintry mix of precip will expand across central North Carolina Sunday morning. By 1 P.M. on Sunday afternoon snow will overspread much of central N...

Jan132022 by Scott PelkeyNo Comments

Red Cross Declares National Blood Shortage Crisis

Health

Blood Donation - Stock Photo (via Unplash) ASHEBORO N.C. - The American Red Cross has declared a national blood shortage crisis amid dangerously low supply levels and dropping donation rates. On January 11th 2022, the Red Cross issued a statement with dire language saying the shortage is posing a concerning risk to patient care, forcing doctors to make difficult decisions about who receives blood transfusions and who will need to wait. The statement says blood and platelet donations are critically needed to help prevent further delays in vital medical treatments. “While some types of medical care can wait, others can’t,” said Dr. Pampee Young, chief medical officer of the Red Cross. “Hospitals are still seeing accident victims, cancer patients, those with blood disorders like...