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Oct112021 by Scott PelkeyNo Comments

Rescuing A Rescue – Emergency Crews Help Free Horse Stuck In Pond

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ASHEBORO NC — It was quite the weekend for a local family after fire and rescue crews were called to help free a horse from a muddy pond. Aaliyah Ratcliffe had went to a family friend’s to purchase another horse and ended up also getting 7 yeay-old Rose as a rescue. “We are taking her on as pair.” said Ratcliffe, “I’m helping with the journey of getting her back to health.” Rose had only been in her new pasture for 30 minutes, “She was put in a small paddock that had a pond on one end” said Ratcliffe, “she tried to cross the grassy area of it, and I believe she didn’t think it was mush underneath.” Ratcliffe said the horse had only been stuck a few minutes before they noticed and started calling for help. “We first called a lot of our neighbors”, Ratcliffe said, “everyone has horse e...

Oct22021 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

NCCCS President Stith visits RCC’s Asheboro Campus

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https://youtu.be/WkyUMLJH3zw ASHEBORO NC (RCC) — North Carolina Community College System President Thomas Stith III toured Randolph Community College’s Asheboro Campus on Thursday, Sept. 30. Stith, in his first year at the NCCCS helm, has now visited 31 of the state’s 58 community colleges. RCC President Dr. Robert S. Shackleford Jr. joined Stith as they visited the new Dr. Robert S. Shackleford Jr. Allied Health Center, the Continuing Education and Industrial Center, and the Photography Imaging Center. “We have 58 great community colleges throughout the state of North Carolina,” Stith said after touring the Allied Health Center, which houses the College’s Associate Degree Nursing, Radiography, Medical Assisting, and Emergency Medical Services programs. “We just saw state-of-the-art...

Oct12021 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Boo at the NC Zoo – Event Offered Two Weekends in October

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Photo Provided by NC Zoo ASHEBORO NC (NC ZOO) – The change of seasons means Halloween is just around the corner. The North Carolina Zoo will host their annual Halloween event “Boo at the NC Zoo” two weekends in October this year. Boo will be held Saturdays and Sundays on Oct. 16, 17, 23, and 24, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on all days. Boo at the NC Zoo is a family-friendly daytime event and socially distanced for everyone's fun and safety. There will be trick-or-treating at stations throughout the park, a souvenir bag, live entertainment, animal encounters, Halloween-themed photos, and costume contests. The cost for Boo at the NC Zoo is $8 per trick-or-treater (2 and up) plus admission (parents and guardians do not need to purchase a Boo ticket). North Carolina Zoo members receiv...

Sep222021 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

771 students graduate from RCC

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Acme News Archive ASHEBORO (RANDOLPH COMMUNITY COLLEGE) — More than 770 Randolph Community College students applied to graduate with their associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates this past school year. The 2021 Curriculum Graduation ceremony, slated for Aug. 27 in Greensboro, was cancelled due to concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic. Candidates for the Associate Degree Archdale Accounting and Finance — Leidy Diana Canales Acosta. Advertising and Graphic Design — Dakota Skylar McNair. Associate in Arts — Ujala Abdulº+, Samantha Roseada Coleº, Madison L. Eddins, Giovanny Figueroa-Vazquezº+, Kaitlyn Brooke Gibson, Kylie Robin Lemonds, Annastasia Nicole Myers-Kiker, Addie Elizabeth Pendry, Wylie Chi Phuº+, Logan Faith Tuttleº. Associate in Arts, Associate in Science ...

Sep102021 by Scott PelkeyNo Comments

Local News Making A Comeback (Pt2)- Randolph Record

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Photo Provided by: Randolph Record ASHEBORO NC – In part two of our coverage about local news making a comeback in Randolph county we take a look at the Randolph Record. Founded in 2016 the North State Journal is a statewide newspaper which operates several local papers. “The Randolph Record is a logical extension of what we have been doing,” said Neal Robbins, Publisher at the North State Journal. “I wanted to bring a true local newspaper to Randolph County just like we have been doing all over the state.”The first edition of the Randolph Record was published on July 7th and is now in its 10th week. Robbins says the paper is still in a “launch phase'', but he is confident that they have nailed down the delivery capabilities, supply lines, and reporting, and are working on filling o...

Sep92021 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Local News Making A Comeback Pt1 – Randolph Hub

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ASHEBORO NC – Local news is making a comeback in Randolph County, thanks in part to two new print publications coming to market. In part one of this two part story we take a look at the Randolph Hub. If you live in Randolph County chances are you found the first edition of the Randolph Hub in your mailbox last week. “We printed 46,238 for all residences in every ZIP code but the ones for Archdale and Trinity” said Ray Criscoe, the owner, publisher, and editor of the Randolph Hub. The paper was mailed to most every household with a 27203, 27205, 27317, 27350, 27298, 27355, 27248, 27316 and 27314 zip code. (Criscoe says he hopes to add Archdale & Trinity at a later date). That first edition was free thanks to a donation made by Klaussner. They picked up the $17,000 plus bill. “Yes,...

Sep72021 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Gorillas on the Line, Answer the Call at the North Carolina Zoo

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Asheboro, NC (NC Zoo) –Join the North Carolina Zoo as we celebrate World Gorilla Day (held annually on Sept. 24) on Saturday, Sept. 25 and help save gorillas in the wild. The Zoo is partnering with institutions across the globe as part of Gorillas on the Line…Answer the Call, a cell phone recycling initiative. Bring in an old cell phone, tablet, iPod, MP3 player, or e-reader to the Zoo’s gorilla habitat in Africa on Saturday, Sept. 25, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for recycling and receive a free Gorillas on the Line t-shirt, while supplies last. The Zoo’s gorilla keepers will also be on hand to answer any of your burning questions about gorillas. Gorillas on the Line (GOTL) is a global initiative created by the Gorilla Species Survival Plan through the Association of Zoos and Aquariums...

Aug232021 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

NC Zoo Celebrates 20 Years Of Wildlife Rehabilitation Center

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Photo Provided by NC Zoo ASHEBORO NC – Last week the North Carolina Zoo celebrated 20 years of operating it’s Wildlife Rehabilitation Center. The Valerie H. Schindler Wildlife Rehabilitation Center (WRC) at the NC Zoo provides free, professional veterinary and rehabilitation services to sick, injured, or orphaned native North Carolina animals. The goal for the animals they treat is to be returned to the wild in a condition that will optimize their chances of survival after release. According to the NC Zoo the Wildlife Rehabilitation Center is the only one of its kind in U.S. zoos. The WRC is not open to the public, the animals in its care need as little human contact as possiable for a successful release into the wild. Nat Geo WILD's “Secrets of the Zoo, North Carolina” series gav...

Aug172021 by Sky EmersonNo Comments

Fred Is On The Way, And He’s Bringing Muggy Days And Rain

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NASA image by Jeff Schmaltz, MODIS Rapid Response Team, Goddard Space Flight Center. Caption by Michon Scott. ASHEBORO NC - Tuesday and Wednesday are setting up to be a wet one, thanks to Tropical Storm Fred who’s heading our way. What remains of Tropical Storm Fred will slowly move through the southeastern part of NC on Tuesday. Fred will bring with it heavy rains up in the mountains, but in the Piedmont we are only expecting a few scattered showers and thunderstorms. Rain and winds may be heavy at times with some possibility of localized severe storms and flooding. Again on Wednesday, the remnants of Fred will keep moving slowly to the northeast as the storms clear out of the area late on Wednesday. Both days you can expect highs in the 80, meaning two muggy days ahead. Overall ...

Aug162021 by Sky EmersonNo Comments

NC Zoo Announces Death Of Two Beloved Animals

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ASHEBORO NC – Last week the NC shared the sad news of the loss of two of its animals. Paco On Aug 11th 2021, the NC Zoo announced on Facebook the passing of Paco the harbor seal. The cause of death had not yet been determined not yet determined, but the post shared to Facebook noted Paco did have a large lung mass. Paco lived at the NC Zoo’s Rocky Coast exhibit for 13 years. Paco the harbor seal (NC Zoo / Facebook Page) “Paco was an amazing seal. He was handsome and strong. Super smart. Craved challenges. Always made his keepers think and try new ways of doing things. And no matter what, he always made us laugh and smile. From the goofy looks to the exasperated eye rolls when we weren’t doing something to his liking to the crazy spurts of energy during sessions to the underwa...