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Aug122022 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Two Juveniles Found Occupying Stolen Car After Vehicle Chase

Crime

Acme News Archive ASHEBORO N.C. - Two juveniles were found occupying a stolen car that was involved in a chase with police earlier this week. According to a police report from the Asheboro Police Department on Aug 9th 2022, just after 2am in the morning, an officer attempted to pull over on S Fayetteville St near Lanier Ave. Police say that vehicle was reported stolen and linked to an attempted vehicle left. A brief chase through the back streets of Asheboro occurred and when the vehicle was stopped officers found two juveniles in the car. Police released the juveniles back to their parents, but plan to seek juvenile petitions against them at a later date. This incident comes just a few weeks after officers with the Asheboro Police Department responded to a call about an arm...

Aug122022 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

North Carolina Zoo Announces Death of Male Lion

NC Zoo

Photo: NC Zoo ASHEBORO N.C. (NC ZOO)- The North Carolina Zoo sadly announces the death of Reilly, a 23-year-old African lion who had been battling renal disease for several years. Reilly was the oldest male lion in an Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA)-accredited institution. "He was so tolerant of his rambunctious offspring and was fiercely devoted to his lady lion, Mekita," said Zookeeper Beth Malott, who worked with Reilly for eight years. "Reilly was a one-of-a-kind soul, and his morning roars will be greatly missed." Reilly had been battling renal disease for several years, and with his advanced age and weakened physical state, the animal care team and veterinarians made the heart-wrenching, quality-of-life decision to euthanize him. "Renal disease is not uncommon for a...

Aug102022 by Scott PelkeyNo Comments

One Injured in Asheboro Officer Involved Shooting

Breaking News

[Scott Pelkey | Acme News] ASHEBORO N.C. - An armed man was taken to the hospital this evening after being shot by deputies who had responded for a welfare check. According to the Randolph County Sheriff's Office, at approximately 5:00 pm deputies responded to awelfare check on Cable Creek Rd., in Asheboro. A press release says when deputies arrived a male subject exited the residence with a firearm before retreating into the residence, then fleeing out the back on foot, still armed. Deputies set up a perimeter and residents within a mile radius were alerted by Randolph Communication’s community notification system that the Sheriff’s Office was searching for an armed subject in the area, giving a description and warning to use caution. The Sheriff's Office says that at approxi...

Aug102022 by Scott PelkeyNo Comments

No One Injured in Late Night Asheboro House Fire

News

https://youtu.be/hYUUWCJP4NM ASHEBORO N.C. - No one was injured, and four animals were rescued during a house fire in Asheboro early this morning. At around 2:39 am this morning the Asheboro Fire Department was dispatched to a home on S Main St near Maraduke Cir, after 911 callers reported flames shooting from the roof of a home. "Battalion 1 arrived to find a working fire involving a 2 story residential structure," said Samantha East, Public Information Officer with the Asheboro Fire Department in an email. "Crews were assigned fire attack and search. Fire attack was able to do an interior attack while utilizing Tower 1’s master stream on the exterior." There were no injuries and firefighters were able to locate and rescue four animals from the structure. ...

Aug62022 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Libraries to Offer Countywide Dementia Caregiver Training, Sensory Activity Kits

Local

Community Navigator Angi Polito displays the contents of sensory activity kits, available from the Randolph County Public Libraries, that caregivers can use with people experiencing dementia. (Randolph County Public Library) ASHEBORO N.C. (RCPL) – Caregivers for people experiencing dementia are invited to participate in hands-on, multi-disciplinary training workshops presented by the Dementia Alliance of North Carolina at three Randolph County Public Libraries locations on August 30 and 31. Called “Accepting the Challenge,” the training will be offered at the libraries as follows; Archdale Public Library, 3 p.m. Tuesday, August 30; Liberty Public Library, 6 p.m. Tuesday, August 30; Asheboro Public Library, 10 a.m. Wednesday, August 31. The sessions, conducted by Melanie Bunn, R...

Aug52022 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Asheboro Police Investigating After Man Shot In Foot

News

ASHEBORO N.C. - Police are working to understand what led to a shooting last night in Asheboro that left a local man shot in the foot. On August 5th, 2022, at approximately 2am, patrol officers with the Asheboro Police Department were dispatched to a mobile home on Walnut Street, in reference to a gunshot wound. According to a press release from the Asheboro Police Department this morning, when officers arrived and entered the residence they located one white male victim, identified as Randal Clay Allred, with a gunshot wound to his right foot. Officers rendered aid to the victim, and he was transported by Randolph County EMS to a local medical facility. Police say preliminary information obtained on-scene indicates there was a struggle inside the residence before the victim was sh...

Aug42022 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Road Closures for Rock’n-The-Park and Cruise-In

Traffic & Roads

Friday night, August 5th, 2022, roads in downtown Asheboro will be closed at 5:15 pm and reopen at 11:30 p.m.

Aug42022 by Sky EmersonNo Comments

Save the date for Asheboro Field of Honor, November 11-13

Events

Field of Honor Asheboro (Scott Pelkey / Acme News Archive) ASHEBORO N.C. (ARCOC) – The Asheboro Rotary Club and the Asheboro/Randolph Chamber of Commerce are joining together again to present the Field of Honor during Veteran’s Day weekend this year. From Friday, November 11, through Sunday, November 13, the baseball field at South Asheboro Middle School will be transformed into the Field of Honor with U.S. flags posted in perfect rows and columns in tribute of heroes. The public will be able to sponsor flags in recognition of their heroes, including veterans, active-duty service men and women, first responders, and any personal heroes. More information about buying flags, the opening and closing ceremonies, and sponsorships will be provided in the coming weeks.

Aug42022 by Scott PelkeyNo Comments

Idea For Access Road to McCrary Ballpark DOA

Local

Drone photo of the renovations of McCrary Park from March of 2022 (Scott Pelkey / Acme News Archive) ASHEBORO N.C. - Homeowners around the newly renovated Historic McCrary Ballpark have been vocal against a now dead set of ideas for improving access to the ballpark. On July 26th, 2022, the City of Asheboro held a special meeting to discuss ideas for improving access to the newly renovated Historic McCrary Ballpark. Among those ideas, an access road nicknamed "Power Alley" which would have connected Lexington Rd to Southway Rd, which received vocal opposition from nearby homeowners. Now, just a week after that meeting, any plans the city had to improve access from Lexington Rd are dead. The McCrary Mill built the ballfield in 1946 as a home for the company's Industrial League team...

Aug22022 by Scott PelkeyNo Comments

Asheboro Police Investigating Late Night Shooting / Robbery

Breaking News

Police investigate a shooting late during the night on Monday Aug 1st 2022 [Scott Pelkey | Acme News] ASHEBORO N.C. - Investigators with the Asheboro Police Department spent the night piecing together what led to shots being fired at Frazier Park last night. On August 1st, 2022, just after 10pm, patrol officers with the Asheboro Police Department were dispatched to Frazier Park, located at 517 West Wainman Avenue, after receiving a call about shots fired in the area. When officers arrived, they located a juvenile and a male identified as Heleodoro Juarez-Garcia in the park. Mr. Garcia reported he was driving his Ford Pickup west on Wainman Avenue when the truck was struck by a bullet. Mr. Garcia told police he stopped his vehicle and walked into the park where he located the juv...