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Apr212022 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

North Carolina Zoo Announces the Permanent Closure of its Aviary Habitat

NC Zoo

ASHEBORO, N.C. (NC ZOO)– Today, the North Carolina Zoo announces the permanent closure of its Aviary Habitat. Built in the early 1980s, the 40-year-old domed structure requires significant repairs due to the effects of high humidity and wet conditions. The difficult decision to close and take down the habitat has been made by Zoo leadership and the N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources. "For 40 years, the Zoo's Aviary offered a special place to connect with nature," said North Carolina Zoo's Director Pat Simmons. "The free-flying birds and tropical plants served as an oasis for many people - guests and staff alike. It was a heart-wrenching decision to close the Aviary; however, safety is our highest priority.” There are 93 birds of 33 species that are in the process ...

Apr182022 by Sky EmersonNo Comments

Local Fire Departments Announce Awards and Promotions

Government

Level Cross Fire Department Please join us in congratulating Stephan Arnold for being promoted to the rank of Lieutenant.Lt. Arnold has been with Level Cross Fire Department since February of 2019. During his time here, he has done many great things for our agency. A few of the things he has done has been taking on the training officer role, assisted in implementing updated and efficient response plans, and investing a lot of time into getting Rescue 43 ready and in service. Lt. Arnold has shown his love for the fire service by being a great brother, friend, and leader.Congratulations Lieutenant!!!Facebook Ramseur Fire Department Monday night we had our annual awards banquet. Josie Parrish was voted Most Improved Firefighter by the department’s officers. Josie was also selecte...

Apr152022 by Sky EmersonNo Comments

“Rock’n the Park” New Addition To Asheboro Summer Concert Series This Year

Events

ASHEBORO N.C. - The Asheboro Summer Concert Series is back again this year with even more dates and bands after event planners add Rock'n the Park Friday concerts to the mix. Announced on Facebook, the post from the city of Asheboro included the dates and bands for the usual Sunday night concerts as well as 4 new Friday night concerts called Rock'n the Park. Thanks to the generosity and support of numerous sponsors, including the Center Stage Sponsor, Amick's Superstore, and Major Sponsors Asheboro Kubota and Grinz Orthodontics North Carolina, the 2022 Edition of the Summer Concert Series is back, along with the inaugural Rock'n the Park Friday Nights, a separate series of four Friday evening concerts.City of Asheboro Facebook Post The City's Summer Concert Series is set to ...

Apr62022 by Scott PelkeyNo Comments

NWS Calls For Strong Thunderstorms Starting This Evening

Weather

ASHEBORO N.C. - The National Weather Service in Raleigh is warning of the risk of isolated severe thunderstorms are possible late with damaging winds starting this evening. A Hazardous Weather Outlook posted this morning warns of strong to potentially isolated severe thunderstorms starting tonight and continuing through Thursday morning. The main threat is damaging wind. The primary threat from these storms is damaging winds with wind gusts tonight reaching between 20 and 25mph. Forecast TonightA chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 63. South wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an i...

Mar302022 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Asheboro Police Announce Arrest in Millikan Ave Shooting

Crime

ASHEBORO N.C. - The Asheboro Police Department has announced today that they have charged four individuals in connection with the shooting of a 17 year-old on Millikan Ave back on March 19th 2022. In a press release sent out today, the Asheboro Police Department announced that on the March 29th 2022 Detective L. Johnson with the Asheboro Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division secured charges on four individuals for the shooting of a 17 year-old juvenile which occurred back on March 19th 2022 on Millikan Avenue in Asheboro. Of those charged are three were juveniles, including two 14 year-olds and a 16 year-old who were all charged with Attempted Murder, Armed Robbery, Discharging a Barreled Weapon into Occupied Property Causing Serious Bodily Injury, and Assault with a...

Mar292022 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Five Recent Search Warrants in Randolph County Result To Multiple Arrests

Crime

mehaniq41 / Adobe Stock ASHEBORO N.C. - Five recent search warrants over the last month and a half have led to multiple people being arrested on various drug charges and warrants. Three of the search warrants were conducted by the Asheboro Police Departments' VICE & Narcotics team with the help of the department's Special Enforcement Team and one warrant was conducted by the Randolph County Sheriff's Office, and another by both the Randolph & Chatham County Sheriff's Office. On February 9th 2022, The Asheboro Police Department VICE/Narcotics Unit and Special Enforcement Team executed a search warrant at a home on Oakmont Dr as well as on Anna Michelle Hughes. A police report says that when executing the warrant officers detained multiple individuals. Police say they seize...

Mar282022 by Scott PelkeyNo Comments

Asheboro PD VICE/Narcotics Team Cracks Down on Illegal THC Devices At Local Vape Shops

News

Stock Photo - Marijuana/THC/CBD Products (H-ko/Adobe Stock) ASHEBORO N.C. - The Asheboro Police Departments' VICE & Narcotics unit recently conducted undercover buys at local vape shops to test THC levels of products leading to two search warrants and at least one person being criminally charged. First the elephant in the room: "Wait, THC isn't legal, is it?" In 2018 when hemp was legalized through the farm bill a psychoactive compound called delta-8 was also legalized. Delta-8 is related to Delta-9 which is a THC compound in the cannabis plant that produces the "high", people associate with marijuana. Delta-8 can produces feelings of euphoria, provide pain relief, and help with anxiety by causing a feeling of relaxation, just with a "high" is a lot milder. Delta-8 is legal only...

Mar282022 by Scott PelkeyNo Comments

Despite String Of Recent Vehicle Thefts Police Say Thefts Are Trending Down

Breaking News

Stock photo - Cars in parking lot) (methaphum/Adobe Stock) ASHEBORO N.C. - Despite a recent string of vehicle thefts, the total number of cars stolen are actually down according to data from police. This month Acme News has seen a lot of police reports and press releases involving stolen vehicles coming through our newsroom. On March 3, 2022, the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office responded to US Hwy 311 in Sophia, in after getting a call about subjects in the parking lot in a vehicle that the caller believed was stolen. Deputies located the stolen vehicles and arrested Thomas Brandon Simms and Tori Ladena Henderson for various charges including Felony Possession of Stolen Motor Vehicle as well as drug charges. On March 5, 2022, the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office received a ...

Mar252022 by Acme News WireNo Comments

No One Injured In Asheboro House Fire

News

ASHEBORO N.C. (ACME NEWS) - No one was injured in a house fire in Asheboro where firefighters arrived to find a fully involved house fire Friday afternoon. Just before 2:30 pm, on Friday March 25th 2022, Firefighters with the Asheboro Fire Department were called to a house on N Church Street. First unit to arrive on scene advised a small house was fully involved. Firefighters were able to get the fire under control in just under an hour. The house involved was a total loss and the American Red Cross was called in to assist the residents who were displaced. The heat from the fire also damaged a neighbor's fence and siding and power had to be temporarily cut off after live power lines began arching and shooting out sparks. No injuries were reported and the cause of the fire is und...

Mar252022 by Scott PelkeyNo Comments

Active Shooter False Alarm Blamed On Misunderstanding

News

Acme News ASHEBORO N.C. - For 2 minutes on Tuesday afternoon officers with the Asheboro Police Department thought they were racing towards the call no officer wants to hear, but it all turned out to be a misunderstanding. The afternoon of Tuesday March 22nd officers with the Asheboro Police Department had been on the scene of a shooting on Kemp Blvd where a 19-year-old and two juveniles had been shot for just shy of two hours. At the same time deputies and troopers were out on Vision Drive with a driver who was being arrested for DUI after being chased down by a DMV officer who saw the driver firing a gun into the air while driving down the road. In the midst of all that, at 6:10 pm, a call came into the Randolph County 911 center. A confused caller was reporting a possible acti...