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Nov252022 by Scott PelkeyNo Comments

Holiday & Christmas Events in Randolph County

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Here is a list of the Christmas and Holiday events we have on our calendar for this year. Know of an event we missed? Let us know by either sending us a message or submitting it to our calendar. Parades & Festivals Randleman Christmas Parade December 1 @ 7:00 PM | Downtown Randleman View Event Details Asheboro Christmas Parade December 2 @ 7:00 PM | Downtown Asheboro View Event Details Christmas on Main St December 3 @ 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM | Downtown Ramseur View Event Details Liberty Chamber Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting Festival December 3 @ 2:30 PM - 6:00 PM | Downtown Liberty (Depot St) View Event Details Archdale Christmas Parade December 4 @ 3:00 PM | Downtown Archdale View Event D...

Nov212022 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Santa Claus is Coming to Town!!

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Santa Claus is coming to the Randleman Library! Please call 336-498-3141 in November to register for a photo session (taken in the Activity Room) date & time in December. Photos will be taken by staff and posted on Facebook.

Nov212022 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Christmas Carol-ing Trolley Tour 2022

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Get you ticket’s beginning on November 1 for the second season of this magical Christmas event!!! The City of Asheboro and our local Chick-Fil-A invite you to join in a rollicking trolley tour full of bah-hum-buggery and a presentation of Charles Dickens's “A Christmas Carol.” While riding on the trolley route, viewing decorations, and singing Christmas carols, you will make stops where actors board the trolley and present you with each scene from the play. The evening will conclude with a gift bag full of treats provided by Chick-Fil-A, Central Bakery and Carriage House Tea. This is a family-friendly event. Show dates and times: December 4, 11 & 18 at 5:00 pm, 6:30 pm & 8:00 pmDecember 20, 21, 22 at 6:00 pm, 7:30 pm & 9:00 pm Ticket price: $30 per person Purchas...

Nov152022 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

7th Annual SWRHS Holiday Pie Sale

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The Culinary Arts students of Southwestern Randolph High School, the "Culinary Cougars," are gearing up for their 7th Annual Holiday Pie Sale. The Culinary Cougars will bake six varieties of pie from scratch to raise money for culinary competitions. For this year’s sale, students will prepare pies in time for Thanksgiving meals. Homemade pecan, sweet potato, pumpkin, Dutch apple crumb, chocolate chip walnut, and chocolate chip (nut free) will be available for pick-up or delivery on Tuesday, Nov. 22. All pies are $10. With easy-to-follow directions for thawing and reheating, these freshly baked pies make your holiday meal prep stress-free. The pies freeze beautifully and stay fresh for months, so you may purchase extra to use at all your gatherings throughout the holiday season. Yo...

Nov82022 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

2022 Veterans Day Events in Randolph County

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Here are events happening across Randolph County for Veterans Day this year. Want to know what local businesses are offering discounts and freebies for veterans? Check out this post. UPDATEDue to Tropical Storm Nicole the Veterans Day Parade and Luminary service have both been rescheduled to Nov 19th 2022. We have updated the events on our calendar and below with the new dates and times. Field of Honor Nov 11th - 13th 2022South Asheboro Middle School Opening Ceremony - Nov 11th 12pm Closing Ceremony - Nov 13th 3pm VIEW EVENT DETAILS Veterans Day Parade November 19 @ 10:00 AMDowntown Asheboro VIEW EVENT DETAILS Veterans Day Luminary Service Nov 19th - Following Veterans Day ParadeAt the Historic Randolph County Courthouse VIE...

Nov72022 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Tranquil Time with the Clauses’ – Sign Up Now

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Adobe Stock ASHEBORO N.C. - The Asheboro Cultural & Recreation Services has announced the deadline and price to sign-up for their annual Tranquil Time with the Clauses’ holiday event. According to a press release from the city, Tranquil Time with the Clauses’ is designed for individuals with an intellectual disability to visit with Mr. & Mrs. Claus in a "calm, low sensory environment that will allow the individual to have a magical one on one experience." Direct family members are welcome to attend the event with the participant. By using assigned time slots the Cultural & Recreation Services office has eliminated long unforgiving lines seen at most Santa appearances. Each participant will get to enjoy a small snack, open a personalized present, and get their picture tak...

Nov22022 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Asheboro Rotary Club and Chamber of Commerce join together for Field of Honor

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ASHEBORO N.C. – The Asheboro Rotary Club and the Asheboro/Randolph Chamber of Commerce will come together to put on the 6th annual Field of Honor later this month. Starting on Friday, November 11th, and running through Sunday, November 13, the baseball field at South Asheboro Middle School will covered with 500 U.S. flags in recognition of veterans, active-duty service men and women, and first responders. Throughout the weekend, the public will be able to visit the Field of Honor and walk among the flags anytime, day or night. The opening ceremony to be held at 12 p.m. on November 11th, will be led by Master of Ceremonies Larry Reid and will feature: Presentation and retirement of the colors by the Asheboro High School JRROTCNational anthem by Marcus LoweryFly over by Jerry Jeffe...

Nov12022 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Forestry Service to Harvest of U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree in NC Tomorrow

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In the Background soaring above the other trees, a 78-foot red spruce affectionately called “Ruby" will become this year’s U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree (NC Forestry Service) ASHEBORO N.C. - This year’s U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree, a 78-foot red spruce affectionately called “Ruby,” is set to be harvested from the Pisgah National Forest tomorrow. The ceremony will be live streamed on the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree’s Facebook page on Nov 2nd 2022, at 11 a.m., (facebook.com/uscapitolchristmastree). Musical performances by Woody Platt and Shannon Whitworth, and the Cherokee Legend of the Evergreen Trees told by this year’s Youth Tree Lighter, Coche Tiger, a citizen of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians are all expected during the event. According to a press release, the tree will be ...

Oct42022 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Local Halloween Events

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It's getting colder, leaves are turning, pumpkins are in stores and it's time for some Halloween Events. Below is a list of events from our event calendar. (Know of an event we missed? Let us know) Family Friendly Events Boo at the Zoo Saturday & Sunday – October 15 & 16 and October 22 & 23 Celebrate the excitement of the season with a weekend of safe daytime Halloween fun! Cost: $5 Zoo Members, $8 Non-Members. Purchase Boo at the Zoo wristbands at both the North America and Africa entrances or Junction Plaza entertainment ticket booth. Boo at the NC Zoo is NOT included with general admission. Boo ticket sales will end at 2:00 p.m. each day of the event. Location: Africa View Event Trunk-or-Treat (Liberty) October 29 @ 1:30 PM / FREE ...

Sep272022 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Randolph County Association of Fire Chiefs Hosts Firefighter Day

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ASHEBORO, N.C. (RAMSEUR FD) – The Randolph County Association of Fire Chiefs is kicking off the 2022 Fire Prevention Week by hosting an annual Firefighter Day on October 8th , 2022. The event will be held in the Randolph County Courthouse parking lot at 176 East Salisbury Street in Asheboro from 9am – 4pm. The majority of fire departments that serve Randolph County, along with Ash-Rand Rescue Squad and EMS will be present with informational displays, apparatus and personnel. North Carolina Forest Service, Smokey Bear and Sparky the Fire Dog will also be in attendance. Fire prevention materials and three hundred smoke alarms will be given away to attendees. Drop tank operations will be held throughout the day to demonstrate how firefighters haul large volumes of water to the more ...