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Nov72022 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Tranquil Time with the Clauses’ – Sign Up Now

Events

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

Events

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 Scott PelkeyNo Comments

NC Zoo Offers Free Admission to Veterans for Military Appreciation Week

NC Zoo

ASHEBORO N.C. -The North Carolina Zoo is offering free admission for military personnel and retirees and free admission for one accompanying guest during Military Appreciation week, from Nov. 7th and Nov 13th, 2022. This special discount is available to active duty, reserve, veteran, and retired military personnel from all military branches and is only available for admission purchased on-site. To receive the discount, please bring any of the following: US Veterans IDMilitary IDDD-214 with Photo IDState driver’s license with veteran indicator or military identifierVA, VF, or American Legion issued ID The Zoo hours during this week are from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., with the last admission being an hour before closing. In a press release the Zoo says they "appreciate and salute all m...

Nov12022 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

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

Events

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 ...

Oct302022 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Two Children Safe, Police Investigating after Amber Alert

News

ASHEBORO N.C. - Two children are safe after Asheboro Police issued an Amber Alert for a suspected kidnapping earlier tonight. On October 30th, 2022, at approximately 3:26 PM, officers with the Asheboro Police Department responded a residence on Occoneechee Avenue, after a caller reported a kidnapping. According to a press release from Asheboro Police, officers responded and spoke to the complainant, who stated that her two year-old son, DeShawn Devonne Williams, and her four year-old daughter, Londyn Renee Williams, had been taken by their father and uncle. The children’s mother reported that the children were last seen leaving the home in a 2019 Dodge Durango displaying North Carolina registration JMY-3236. Detectives with the Asheboro Police Department’s Criminal Investigations...

Oct282022 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Asheboro Search Warrant Finds Drugs, Cash, and Gun says RCSO

Crime

ASHEBORO N.C. - Earlier this week the Randolph County Sheriff's Office announced that a search warrant in Asheboro found drugs, cash, and a firearm. According to a press release, on October 26, 2022, the Sheriff’s Office Vice and Narcotics Division, along with the Criminal Interdiction Team and the Asheboro Police Department, executed a search warrant at a residence located on Walnut St. in Asheboro. During that warrant, detectives located and seized Methamphetamine, Fentanyl, Suboxone and items of drug paraphernalia along with US Currency and a firearm were all seized. Randal Clay Allred, Jr., arrested and taken before the magistrate where probable cause was found for the charges of Felony Possession of Firearm by Felon, Felony Possession with Intent to Manufacture/Sell/Deliver Sch...

Oct242022 by Scott PelkeyNo Comments

City of Asheboro Conducts Annual Switch to Chlorine for Water Treatment

Government

ASHEBORO N.C. - If you live in the City of Asheboro your water may have a slight chorine smell starting in a few days. On October 10th, 2022, the City of Asheboro posted a notice that water treatment plants would be switching to free chlorine as the primary disinfection treatment starting on Tuesday, November 1st. This change is made once a year and according to the city the treatment is "necessary to ensure optimum water quality throughout the distribution water mains." Find out more about Chlorine and Water Treatment in our previous year's article about the switch where we go over the chemicals involved, the process, and look at water system inspections. Officials say you may initially detect a slight increase in chlorine taste or smell as the switchover in treatment proces...

Oct132022 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Man Arrested for Assault Confesses to Murder, Police Find Body in Closet

News

Crime Scene - Stock Photo / Acme News Archive ASHEBORO N.C. - A man arrested after ramming into another car in Asheboro confessed to murder in police custody, leading to Randleman Police locating a body in a closet. On October 11th, 2022, just after 10:30 am, officers with the Asheboro Police Department responded to a call about a fight in progress at the intersection of East Pritchard St and Farr St. According to a police report from the incident, when officers arrived, a male stepped out of a vehicle, laid on the ground and put his hands behind his head before confessing to ramming the other vehicle and assaulting both the occupants with a knife. Police identified that man as 26-year-old, David James Alexandro Rosales, and according to a separate crash report he had rammed the...

Oct62022 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Randolph County – Around Town

Local

Check out these smaller news stories that didn't make the site on their own. Asheboro Fire Dept to Host Citizen's Academy Asheboro Fire Department is pleased to announce the start of our Citizen's Academy. The academy will start on October 12, 2022 and will meet every Wednesday for 6 weeks. Times are 5:30-7:30. The goal of the academy is to teach the public what firefighters face on emergency incidents and the training involved to make sure they stay prepared. If you are interested in this program please contact Firefighter East at seast@ci.asheboro.nc.us or call 336-625-4244 ext. 6. RCTDA Celebrates 25 Years - Dedicates Meeting Room The Randolph County Tourism Development Authority (RCTDA), also known as the Heart of NC, is a is a public authority that is tasked wit...

Oct42022 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Local Halloween Events

Events

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 ...