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Mar302022 by Sky EmersonNo Comments

Suspect In Custody As Sheriff’s Office Investigates Fatal Stabbing

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ASHEBORO N.C. - Last night deputies with the Randolph County Sheriff's Office responded to a fatal stabbing at a home in Thomasville. On March 29, 2022, at around 10:00 pm, the deputies were called to a home on Reddy Foxx Ln. in Thomasville after getting a call about a stabbing. Police say when they arrived the located a man on the porch of the home suffering from stab wounds. The victim, who police identified as Randy Hunt, was pronounced deceased at the scene. The resident, Fred Thomas Dyles, Jr., who was also the one who called 911, identified the victim as his neighbor. Dyles reported that Hunt had attempted to break into his home and he had stabbed him. Fred Thomas Dyles Jr Detectives and CSI responded to the scene and after the investigation, Detectives sought a warrant ...

Mar222022 by Sky EmersonNo Comments

National Weather Service Warns Of Possible Severe Weather Wednesday

Weather

ASHEBORO N.C. - Forecasters with the National Weather Service in Raleigh have issued a hazardous weather outlook warning of possible severe thunderstorms, strong winds, and localized flooding for Wednesday. Almost all of central North Carolina including the Triad was placed under a level 2 "slight risk" by the Storm Prediction Center. Meteorologist say Wednesday afternoon, likely around 3 pm, is when they expect to see the greatest threat of severe weather. (Credit: National Weather Service) Thunderstorms in the afternoon may range from strong to severe with damaging winds as high as 60 mph possible. Minor flooding, hail, and even an isolated tornado are also possible. 3 Day Forecast WednesdayShowers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. Some of t...

Mar162022 by Sky EmersonNo Comments

Asheboro Fire Department Announces Several Promotions

Government

ASHEBORO N.C. - The Asheboro Fire Department is congratulating some its own after announcing several promotions on it's Facebook Page. Captain Robert Caviness (Engine 13-C) Promoted To: Senior Captain Senior Captains act as company officers, directing the day to day operations of their assigned company, leading their crew to achieve tactical objectives on multi-company incidents, and acting as incident commander on single-company incidents or in the absence of the Battalion Chief. Senior Captains also act as relief shift commander in the absence of the Battalion Chief. Engineer Robert Hurley (Tower/Rescue 1-B) Promoted To: Captain Captains act as company officers, directing the day to day operations of their assigned company, leading their crew to achieve tactical...

Mar142022 by Sky EmersonNo Comments

Asheboro Easter Eggstravaganza Scheduled For April

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ASHEBORO N.C. - Asheboro Cultural & Recreation Services has announced a date for this year's Easter Eggstravaganza. The annual Easter Eggstravaganza is a free family friendly event hosted by the City of Asheboro's Cultural & Recreation Services. Children ages 1-10 can participate to find eggs with a special appearance from the Easter Bunny and goody bags for everyone. This year the event is scheduled for Saturday, April 9th from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm at Bicentennial Park in downtown Asheboro. The event will be held rain or shine. Please note that parents are asked to remain outside of the egg hunt area while children are collecting the eggs. The egg hunt times are: 1-2 year olds at 10:00am3-4 year olds at 10:00am5-7 year olds at 11:30am8-10 year olds at 1:00pm For fur...

Mar72022 by Sky EmersonNo Comments

Statewide Tornado Drill Set For Wednesday March 9th

Weather

ASHEBORO N.C. - Schools, daycares, government offices, and businesses are set to participate in a statewide tornado drill this wednesday. The Statewide Tornado Drill is scheduled for Wednesday, March 9, 2022, at 9:30 AM. The drill, a part of national severe weather week is a program between the National Weather Service and ReadyNC.gov, a service of the North Carolina Department of Public Safety. Designed to give people in the state a chance to review and participate in a tornado drill ahead of the upcoming tornado season. In the last 10 years North Carolina has seen 380 tornados according to data from the National Weather Service, 97 of those resulted in property damage, with 32 deaths, and 554 injuries. Watch vs Warning What is the difference between a Tornado Watch and a To...

Mar12022 by Sky EmersonNo Comments

Randolph Health Decreases Visitor Restrictions

Health

ASHEBORO N.C. –Randolph Health has announced they are implementing new visitation guidelines beginning today. In a press release the hospital says that "due to the decreased COVID-19 activity in the area and admission of COVID-19 patients to our inpatient areas, Randolph Health is implementing new visitation guidelines beginning on Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at 7 a.m." New Visitation Guidelines Visiting Hours will be from 7 a.m. – 8 p.m.Visitors must 12 years of age or older.Visitors should enter the hospital through the Emergency Department. The main Visitor Entrance will remain closed. Parking is available in the parking garage located at the corner of White Oak Street and Miller Street.Visitors will be screened for COVID-19 symptoms including a temperature check and symptom surv...

Feb182022 by Sky EmersonNo Comments

Board Of Election Issues Warning About Door-to-Door Canvassers

Government

ASHEBORO N.C. - The North Carolina Board of Elections is letting voters know that state and county election officials will never go door-to-door conducting any type of election business. In a statement issued today the State Board of Elections says they are "reminding North Carolina residents that state and county election officials will never go door-to-door conducting any type of election business." The warning comes after reports that some private individuals are going door-to-door seeking information from North Carolina voters about the 2020 general election. Election officials say these individuals are not election officials. The board recomends the following advice. If a person comes to your house claiming to be an elections worker, ask them to verify their identity and ...

Feb172022 by Sky EmersonNo Comments

Grady Lawson Memorial Baseball Classic This Saturday

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ASHEBORO N.C. - The third annual Grady Lawson Memorial Baseball Classic is schedule to take place this Saturday at Eastern Randolph High School. With sunny skies and a high of around 60, its going to be the perfect day to check out preseason local talent while supporting a great cause. Tickets are $5 and All proceeds benefit the scholarship fund. Click on photo to goto the event page Schedule 9:00 am - Uwharrie MS vs Southeast Randolph Middle11:30 am - Providence Grove vs East Davidson02:00 pm - Lee County vs SouthWest Randolph04:30 pm - Eastern Randolph vs Jordan- Matthews ???? Image Credits Poster - Contributed PhotoFeatured Image - jdoms / Adobe Stock

Feb102022 by Sky EmersonNo Comments

[UPDATED] Asheboro Police Investigating Fight At Lucky’s

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[UPDATED - SCROLL TO BOTTOM OF STORY FOR UPDATE] ASHEBORO N.C. - The Asheboro Police Department announced today in a press release that they are investigating a fight that broke out at Lucky's Burger N Tap last weekend. The fight took place Sunday night/Monday morning sometime after 1am at the Asheboro bar and restaurant. The ordeal was captured on video and later posted on Facebook. Broken up into stories with some posted out of order, the video shows how the fight starts as well as the fight itself and the aftermath of broken glass and knocked over tables and chairs. Since being posted on Jan 24th 2022 the video has been share almost 20,000 times with over 1,400 comments and reactions. Screent shots from video posted to Facebook by Jackie Muñoz Officers with the Asheboro Pol...

Feb72022 by Sky EmersonNo Comments

Freezing Rain Triggers Closures / Delays

Weather

ASHEBORO N.C. - A period of light freezing rain this morning has triggered closing and delays across Randolph County. As of this morning both Asheboro City Schools as well as Randolph County Schools have announced they will be closed today. Randolph Community College is set to operate on a two hour delay. RCAT for Randolph County has also announced that they will not be operating today. SEE FULL LIST OF CLOSINGS / DELAYS FOR RANDOLPH COUNTY All these closings and delays were triggered by a period of freezing rain over the Triad. Just after 8 am this morning the National Weather Service in Raleigh issued a Winter Weather Advisory for central North Carolina. URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGENational Weather Service Raleigh NC826 AM EST Mon Feb 7 2022…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAI...