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Dec12021 by Sky EmersonNo Comments

Cash Prizes For Best Christmas Lights, How To Enter For Free

Events

stas_malyarevsky / Adobe Stock ASHEBORO N.C. - Do your Christmas lights have what it takes to impress, then you might be able to win up to $500 in this years Light It Up Asheboro Christmas Light Contest. The Asheboro Randolph Chamber of Commerce is offering cash prizes as high as $500 for the best Christmas light display in four different categories. Commercial, Residential, Non-Profit, and Store Window. Prizes for each category are $500 for first place, $300 for second place, and third place at $100. Registration is free, but the deadline of 5PM on December 3, 2021 is approaching fast. Judging will take place between Dec 7th and 9th and will look at Creativity, Originality, Theme, Completeness, and Wow Factor. Winners will be announced on Saturday, December 11th. Registrati...

Nov302021 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Woman Charged In Connection With Asheboro House Fire

Crime

ASHEBORO N.C. - A woman has been charged in connection with a house fire back on Sunday in Asheboro. Thats according to the Randolph County Sheriff's Office who in a press release said that on November 28, 2021 they responded to the scene of a house fire at the request of the Fire Marshal Investigator. That investigation, a team effort between the Fire Marshal’s Office and the Criminal Investigations Detectives, determined that Laura Nicole Gunter had intentionally set fire to the home on Staleys Farm Rd., in Asheboro. Gunter was arrested and transported to the Randolph County Jail where the magistrate found probable cause for charge of Felony Fraudulently Burning Dwelling. She was issued a $2,500 secured bond and a first appearance yesterday on November 29, 2021, in Randolph County Di...

Nov292021 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

NC Zoo Receives AZA Accreditation

NC Zoo

ASHEBORO, N.C. (NC ZOO) – - The North Carolina Zoo is pleased to announce it has once again received the honor of accreditation by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA). Every five years, the Zoo is required to go through the entire application process to retain its accreditation. The AZA awarded accreditation to the Zoo following a rigorous inspection visit earlier in the year. Fewer than 10% of all zoos and aquariums worldwide meet the standards to earn accreditation from the AZA. “The AZA has continuously accredited the North Carolina Zoo for more than 37 years, demonstrating the Zoo's ongoing commitment to animal welfare and veterinary care, conservation, education, and guest experience,” said Deputy Secretary Jeff Michael of the N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Res...

Nov222021 by Sky EmersonNo Comments

SHP Plans Stepped Up Enforcement As Holiday Drivers Take To Road

Traffic & Roads

Car seat belt fastening close-up. Driving safely. (eshana_blue / Adobe Stock) ASHEBORO N.C. - As people prepare to travel for the holiday, the N.C. State Highway Patrol (SHP) is preparing for the increased number of drivers expected across the state. With the vaccine and lifting of COVID-19 restrictions travel this year is expected to be up. The American Automobile Association (AAA) estimates that more than 48 million people will travel by road across the U.S. in the coming days and weeks. Photo provided by NC SHP According to a press release by the NC SHP during the coming weeks its Troopers will be proactively targeting dangerous driver behaviors including speeding, distracted driving and impaired driving as well as increasing their visibility on highly traveled corridors to ...

Nov212021 by Acme News WireNo Comments

Businesses Evacuated After Suspected Fire At Coach’s Restaurant

Breaking News

ASHEBORO N.C. (ACME NEWS) - Several businesses were evacuated just before Noon today after black smoke was spotted in the Kitchen of Coach's restaurant on Hwy 49 in Asheboro. Firefighters from Asheboro's Station 1 & 2 responded to the scene along with Asheboro PD and Randolph County EMS. According to officials on scene they believe that grease that had built up in or near the HVAC system began to smoke after the heat was turned on in the kitchen. The fire put its self out after the system was turned off. No one was injured and the all other businesses have re-opened. UPDATE: Acme News verified that Coach's has re-opened as of 1:20 P.M. Credit: Scott Pelkey / Acme News

Nov192021 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

“Go Ahead And Arrest Me, That Car Is Stolen”

Crime

ASHEBORO N.C. - In a bizzare call officers with the Asheboro Police Department responding to assist on a medical call ended up arresting a man who admitted to having a stolen car. Early this morning at just after 3 a.m. an officer with the Asheboro Police Department responded to a medical call at the Comfort Inn on E Dixie Dr. According to a police department the officer found Ricky Helms inside the business stating he didn't feel right. As they waited on EMS to arrive Mr Helms turned the conversation to the vehicle saying it was out of gas and a friend was going to get gas for it, before saying "go ahead and arrest me, that car is stolen". When officers checked, sure enough the vehicle had been reported stolen out of Thomasville and Mr Helms was arrested for possession of a stolen ve...

Nov152021 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Two Arrested & Charged In Connection With Stolen Vehicle

Crime

ASHEBORO N.C. - Two men from Raleigh were in jail this morning after being charged in connection with a stolen car and drugs. On the night of November 11th 2021, police responded to Matlab on Hwy 49 South. Officers with the departments S.E.T. team had located a Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat that had been reported stolen out of Raleigh behind a warehouse at the business and had fled from police earlier in the day. While the Asheboro officers were on the scene the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office had simultaneously received a call about a suspicious persons on Revelle Trl which runs behind the plant. Sheriff’s deputies located to males, who were arrested. They were identified as 22 year-old Tyrese Deshawn Gibson and 18 year-old Ayden Zoroun Poole. Both were charged with Felony possession o...

Nov152021 by Scott PelkeyNo Comments

Pedestrian Taken To Hospital After Being Struck By Vehicle On Sunset Ave

News

ASHEBORO N.C. - A pedestrian was taken to the hospital late Saturday night after being struck by a driver off of Sunset Ave in Asheboro. According to an accident report by the Asheboro Police Department, the collision occurred on Saturday Nov 13th 2021 just after 5:30 p.m. at the intersection of Sunset Ave and Dixon St. Police say the driver, Juan Carlos De of Asheboro, was making a turn off of Sunset Ave and on to Dixon Ave when he struck a 68 year old male crossing the road heading home to the apartments on Sunset Ave. Police charged the driver with failure to yield the right of way to a pedestrian and for driving without a license. The report said drugs / alcohol were not a factor in the accident. No updates on the condition of the pedestrian was available at the time of publicati...

Nov122021 by Scott PelkeyNo Comments

SCAM ALERT – “You Have A Warrant” Phone Scam

Scam Warning

ASHEBORO NC - The Randolph County Sheriff's Office is warning people to be aware of a phone scam claiming they have an arrest warrant. We’ve heard there is a phone scam going around again that there is a warrant for a person's arrest in Randolph County and to press 0 for more information.Do not press zero!!! HANG UP!They would just tell you that you owe a certain amount of money immediately or they will come and arrest you. ALSO, Please DO NOT send any form of money to these scammers! And do not volunteer any personal identifying information.For a warrant, the Sheriff’s Office will visit in person. Also, officers never demand direct payment to resolve a warrant.Randolph County Sheriff's Office - Facebook Page

Nov92021 by Sky EmersonNo Comments

Asheboro Announces First “Gifting Tree Project”

Events

ASHEBORO, NC – Asheboro's Cultural & Recreation Services announced they will be holding the 1st annual Asheboro Gifting Tree Project. "Stroll through Bicentennial Park as it is transformed into a dazzling Christmas tree display. Local businesses, religious organizations, non-profits, schools, service clubs, and individuals/families decorate their tree in a competition to win a donation (provided by Modern Toyota) to the nonprofit group of their choice" said Cultural & Recreation Services in a press release. If you want to participate the entry fee is $45 and includes one Christmas tree with stand (approximately 6-7 feet tall), an assigned space in Bicentennial Park, and a printed sign indicating the name of your family, school, or organization. Registration is open now throu...