Fall Round Up Horse Parade 2021
ASHEBORO NC - Yesterday was the annual Fall Round-Up Horse Parade in downtown Asheboro. Check out our photos from the event.
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Get Ready To “Fall Back” Tonight As Daylight Saving Time Ends
ASHEBORO NC - Tonight we get back that hour of sleep we lost back in March as we “fall back” to the time of year when it gets dark at 4:30 in the afternoon. At 2 AM on Sunday November 7th clocks will be set back 1 AM to repeat the hour.
Originally started in the US in 1918 as a war-time measure to help conserve energy, the tradition stayed around after the war and is still going today. Does it actually conserve energy? Not really, according to a report by the U.S. Department of Transportation, daylight saving time reduced electricity usage by only 1 percent but had no impact on home heating. Studies have also found a link between daylight saving time and increases in fatal vehicle crashes, workplace injuries, and increased risk of strokes, and even a temporary rise in the number of suic...
Remains Found In Asheboro Home Were Not Human Says SBI
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ASHEBORO NC - The SBI crime lab says that results from a bone found in an Asheboro home last week were not human.
According to information released by the Randolph County Sheriff's Office, on October 30th 2021, their deputies were called to a citizens assist at a home one Grantville Lane in Asheboro. A citizen had found what appeared to be a bone in the subflooring of their home while remodeling and were concerned it was human. Criminal Investigations and Crime Scene Investigations responded and collected the object in question which was sent to the SBI lab in Raleigh for analysis and further investigation. On November 3rd, 2021, the SBI results came back and confirmed the object was a bone from a pig. The Sheriff's office says they have closed the inves...
Election Results – Randolph County 2021 Municipal Elections
FINAL RESULTS
Name Votes%
CITY OF ASHEBORO MAYOR
David H. Smith ✅ 1,48795.44%Write-In (Miscellaneous)714.56%
CITY OF ASHEBORO CITY COUNCIL
Walker B. Moffitt ✅1,32522.13%Clark Bell ✅1,28621.48%William (Bill) McCaskill ✅94615.80%Kelly W. Heath ✅94415.77%Katie L. Snuggs91715.32%Delilah Perkins Warner5308.85%Write-In (Miscellaneous)380.63%
TOWN OF FRANKLINVILLE MAYOR
A.C. Hurley✅4250.60%Perry L. Conner4149.40%Write-In (Miscellaneous)00.00%
TOWN OF FRANKLINVILLE TOWN COMMISSIONER
Richard D. Goodwin ✅5523.71%Brandon Hurley ✅ 5523.71%William (Billy) Farias ✅4117.67%Michael S. Johnston3715.95%Craig Smith3414.66%Ricky J. Collins104.31%Write-In (Miscellaneous)00.00%
TOWN OF LIBERTY MAYOR
Filmore York ✅16294.74%Write-In (Miscellaneous)95...
Today Is Municipal Election Day – Here Is What You Need To Know
ASHEBORO NC – If you missed your chance to vote early then Today is Municipal Election Day across Randolph County. Here is what you need to know.
When are the polls open?Polls are open from 6:30 AM to 7:30 PM, officials say if you are in line by 7:30 PM you will be able to vote.
Where do I vote?A list of polling places in Randolph County can be found here.
Randolph County Polling Places
If you are unsure what polling place you should go to or would like to see a sample ballot you can use the NC Voter Tool.
NC Voter Tool
Can I go to any polling place in the county?It is important that you go to your assigned polling place. That is the only place your name is on the poll book and ensures that your ballot has the contests that match where you live.
Whats On The Ballot...
NC Zoo Offers Military & Veterans Free Admission For Military Appreciation Week
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ASHEBORO NC – The North Carolina Zoo is offering free admission for the military past and present and discounts for their guests as apart of Military Appreciation Week.
All active duty, reserve, veteran, and retired military personnel from all military branches will get free admission as well as $2 off admission for up to six accompanying guests for from November 8 – 14, 2021.
The discount is only available for admission purchased on-site and requires proof of service which can include US Military ID, US Veterans ID, a DD214 with a photos ID, a state drivers license with veteran indicator or military identifier, or a VA, VF, or American Legion issued ID
With summer hours ended, the Zoo hours during this week are from 9 AM to 4 PM. Last admi...
PHOTOS – Trunk-Or-Treat At The Sheriff’s Office
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Asheboro Police Investigating Death Outside Motel 6
ASHEBORO NC - The Asheboro Police Department says they are investigating a death near the Motel 6 in Asheboro this morning and they don't suspect foul play.
According to a press release by the department on Thursday, October 28th, 2021, just after 7 AM, officers with the Asheboro Police Department responded to 901 Albemarle Road for a call about a male on the ground, unconscious and not breathing. Fire and EMS personnel were unable to resuscitate the victim and he was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Detectives with the Asheboro Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division responded and are investigating. The victim was identified as Dennis Brandon Hill, age 34, of Asheboro. Police say at this time, there are no suspicious circumstances regarding the incident and no signs o...
Stranded Motorist Helped By Police Ends Up In Jail
ASHEBORO NC – Two officers helped a stranded motorist push his car into a parking lot before they ended up arresting him.
According to a press release by the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office on October 14, 2021, one of their deputies and an SBI agent stopped to help a driver whose car had broken down on McDowell Road near the Sherriff's Office. The two officers helped push the vehicle into the parking lot when they say they noticed the driver was under the influence.
The driver, identified as Ricardo Palacios, had an outstanding Order for Arrest for Failure to Appear for Resisting a Public Officer and was placed under arrest. When police searched the car they say they located a trafficking amount of meth. Palacios was taken on a short trip down the road to the Randolph County Jail wh...
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Traffic Alert | US 220 Bus at Caudle Rd – Planned Road Closure [ENDED]
[UPDATE Oct 29th 2021 - 2:45 PM] - THE NC DOIT Traffic Information Management System sent out an alert that this closure has ended and all contraction is clear]
ASHEBORO NC - The NC DOT will be closing US 220 in both directions near Caudle Rd (mile-marker 10.5 to 11.7) for construction starting on 10/26/21at 8:00 AM through 11/5/21 at 3:30 PM.
Map provided by NC DOT - TIMS
Detour Route
Heading South on 220 Business
Detour route: Depart 220 Bus @ Caudle rd, commute on Caudle rd. turn right onto Worthville rd. Turn right onto WOW rd. turn right onto Old liberty rd. Turn right onto Hub morris rd. turn left onto us-220 Bus.
Heading North on 220 Business
Detour route: Depart 220 Bus to Hub Morris rd. turn left onto Old liberty rd. Turn left onto WOW rd. turn left onto Wor...