A Sheriff's Deputy walks into the Africa entrance at the NC Zoo after a bomb threat triggered an evacuation. [Scott Pelkey | North State Journal]
ASHEBORO — The North Carolina Zoo has been evacuated and closed due to a bomb threat this morning.
Monday morning at approximately 10:45 am, emergency crews were called to the Zoo after receiving a report of a bomb threat.
An evacuation took place of all guests, including several field trip groups visiting the zoo today. Guests who spoke to reporters say they were asked to leave due to a "security incident".
According to information released by the Randolph County Sheriff's office, a zoo employee received the threat through "electronic means."
Emergency vehicles at the North Carolina Zoo in Asheboro on March 27, 2023. (Scott Pelk...
pool lifeguards red rescue tube near swimming pool [Adobe Stock]
ASHEBORO N.C. - The Asheboro Cultural and Recreation Services Department is providing Blended Learning American Red Cross Lifeguard Training throughout the spring, in preparation for the summer.
The cost of the classes is $225.00. Participants must meet and pass all prerequisites set by the American Red Cross. These include being a minimum age of 15, and being able to complete a 300-meter swim, the retrieval and return of a 10-pound object from an 8-foot depth, and a 2-minute tread without the use of hands. Payment is not needed until after participants have completed and passed the prerequisite skills. The training can be registered for online via the ACRS website, or in person.
Classes will be held on the following...
ASHEBORO N.C. - A man was taken to the hospital after being shot and then hit with a car on Dennis St in Asheboro yesterday.
According to information released by the Asheboro Police Department, on March 21st, 2023, just before 8:30 am, officers responded to 1928 Dennis Street in reference to a gunshot/assault.
When police arrived on scene they determined the victim, Jareem Xavier McBryde, had been taken to a local medical facility by his girlfriend.
"Preliminary information obtained on-scene indicated the victim was shot inside 1928 Dennis Street and then exited the residence. After exiting the residence, the victim was struck by a vehicle, which wasoperated by his girlfriend," said Police, adding that Detectives are working to clarify numerous conflicting stories from multiple ...
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Commissioner of Insurance and State Fire Marshal Mike Causey speaks at Station 1 to announce the department's new ISO rating.
ASHEBORO N.C. - Lower insurance rates will soon be coming to residents in the Asheboro Fire/Rescue district after the department received its new ISO rating from the NC Department of Insurance.
ISO ratings are set by the NC Department of Insurance every five years after an inspection looking at everything from staffing, training, equipment, maintenance, and water supply to emergency communications.
The ISO ratings are a measure of how well a department can respond to fires and emergencies and range from one (the highest) to ten (not recognized as a certified fire department by the state). Higher ISO ratings significantly lower ...
Mark your calendars for this most awesome of dates!
The 2023 Downtown Asheboro St. Patrick's Day Celebration promises to be bigger, better, and more fun than ever!
Live Music! Craft vendors! Beer! Family Fun Zone! And MORE! Sláinte!
This event would NOT happen without the support of other GREAT Asheboro businesses and organizations!
A TREMENDOUS THANK YOU to each of the following:
-Asheboro Zookeepers Baseball
-G&G Automotive
-Spirit Horse Ranch
-Grinz Orthodontics
-Jenna McKenzie Real Estate
-Shennings Lawn Care
-and many more
ASHEBORO N.C. - Last month the City of Asheboro made changes to the Social District downtown. Here is what you need to know.
The Zoo City Social District is a special area in historic downtown Asheboro where visitors carry and consume alcoholic beverages in outdoor public spaces during specified times, so long as the beverages are in designated containers and were purchased from participating businesses.
Current participating businesses include AmVets 905, Cantina Taco Loco, Carolina Tap House, Four Saints Brewing Company, The Flying Pig Food and Spirits, Leo’s Whiskey Bar, Lumina Wine & Beer, and Positano.
On February 1st, 2023, the Zoo City Social District map was changed to allow more business participation.
As a reminder, the city says visitors with open container...
Park Place Apartments in Asheboro [Stock Photo | Acme News]
ASHEBORO N.C. - The Asheboro Police Department executed a search warrant at an Asheboro apartment complex last weekend leading to one person being arrested for trafficking.
According to police and arrest reports obtained by Randolph News Now, on March 4th, 2023, the Departments VICE/Narcotics unit executed a search warrant at 741 S Church St.
Police say they seized 15.1 grams of a white powder that field-tested positive as fentanyl, 22.4 grams of marijuana, as well as drug paraphernalia and just over $700 in cash.
One person, Tierra Meyon Johnson, was arrested and charged with Trafficking Opium/Herion by Possession as well as multiple other felony charges.
Johnson was transported to the Randolph County Jail wher...
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Stephanie Quayle, On the Edge cover image (Provided by Randolph County Public Library)
ASHEBORO N.C. (RCPL) – Over 13 years ago, Stephanie Quayle experienced a profound tragedy when the love of her life died in a fiery plane crash.
But what she thought was the worst day of her life soon turned surreal: as she was stumbling through the layers of grief, pain and confusion, a shocking story came to light: she was not the only woman in his life.
Over time, she dug deep, transcended the pain, found her voice again and with collaborator Tori Tullier, created On the Edge, an eight-song album charting her path from a life shattered to the place of grace where she finds herself today.
Quayle and Tullier will perform the entire...
ASHEBORO N.C. - Last week a manhunt triggered a massive police presence on the 64 Bypass near the Zoo Connector Rd.
On March 3rd, 2023, around 5 p.m. deputies with the Randolph County Sheriff's Office observed Steven Wayne Golden, a wanted suspect, on a bicycle on Staley's Farm Rd, near the Zoo Connector and attempted to contact him.
Golden attempted to flee on the bicycle but crashed into a guardrail on the bridge before fleeing on foot into a wooded area, leading to a manhunt and a massive police presence in the area.
Video shared by Alex Purdue to the 'What’s happening Asheboro?' Facebook page showed the scene on the 64 Bypass.
Additional deputies arrived and set up a perimeter and initiated a search. At one point during the search several deputies in the area reported hea...
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ASHEBORO N.C. - Stressing over filling out your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)? Randolph Community College is hosting two Spring FAFSA Nights this month.
The events will be held on Monday, March 13, from 4-7 p.m. at the Asheboro Campus in rooms 111 and 117 of the Business Education Center and on Wednesday, March 15, from 4-7 p.m. at the Archdale Center in rooms 321 and 322 of the Archdale Center.
Students needing help completing their FAFSA for 2023-24 and planning to attend RCC or any other college or university should bring their 2021 W-2s and federal tax return (1040) for both parent(s) and student. They also need to know information such as their Social Security Number or Alien Registration Number and inform...
