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Mar232023 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Asheboro to Host Lifeguard Classes this Spring

Events

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...

Mar222023 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Local Man Shot & Hit by Car Taken to Hospital

News

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 ...

Mar102023 by Scott PelkeyNo Comments

Asheboro Fire/Rescue Receives New Insurance Rating, Lower Insurance Rates Coming Soon

Government

https://youtu.be/YpGOKhpRbnQ 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 ...

Mar82023 by Scott PelkeyNo Comments

Asheboro Social District Changed Last Month

Local

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...

Mar72023 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Asheboro Search Warrant Leads to Trafficking Arrest, Drugs Seized

Crime

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...

Mar72023 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Country recording artist Stephanie Quayle brings ‘On the Edge’ to Asheboro’s Sunset Series

Events

View this event on our Event Calendar by clicking here. 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...

Mar62023 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Manhunt Leads to Massive Police Presence on Zoo Connector / 64 Bypass Last Week

Crime

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...

Mar62023 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

RCC to Host Spring FAFSA Nights this Month

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Randolph Community College / Acme News Stock Image 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...

Mar62023 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Asheboro Easter Eggstravaganza Scheduled for April 1st

Events

ASHEBORO N.C. (City of Asheboro) – Looking for a family friendly event this Easter? If so, come out to the annual Easter Eggstravaganza on Saturday, April 1st presented by Asheboro Cultural & Recreation Services. The event is FREE and will take place from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm at Bicentennial Park in downtown Asheboro. This event is rain or shine, so if needed bring your umbrellas! Children ages 1-10 are eligible to participate and whether you find one egg or one hundred, everyone gets a goody bag! The egg hunt times are: 1-2 year olds at 10:00am 3-4 year olds at 10:00am 5-7 year olds at 11:15am 8-10 year olds at 12:00pm Please note that parents are asked to remain outside of the egg hunting area while children are collecting the eggs. The Easter Bunny is als...

Feb232023 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Welfare Check at Asheboro McDonald’s Catches Suspect Red-Handed

Crime

ASHEBORO N.C. - An officer with the Asheboro Police Department who was called to check on two people slumped over in a car at a McDonald's walked up to an oblivious driver to catch her red handed preparing to use drugs. On February 22nd, 2023, just before 6:30 pm, an officer with the Asheboro Police Department was called to the McDonald's at 1436 N Fayetteville St for a report of a male and female slumped over in a vehicle in the parking lot. The officer arrived and approached the vehicle. In a report the officer noted he saw a male in the passenger seat slumped over. At the driver's side window, the officer said he was able to see into the lap of the female driver which contained a purple spoon with a white powdery substance. The female driver was holding a hypodermic needle in her...