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Apr212021 by Randolph News Now1 Comment

Suspect Wanted After Vehicle Chase, Manhunt

News

An officer with the Asheboro Police department stand of the toolbox of a pickup truck with binoculars as the watches for the suspects vehicle in a clearing between two wooded areas. (Scott Pelkey / Acme News) ASHEBORO NC - The day after a vehicle chase and manhunt the Randolph County Sherriff's Office is looking for the suspect who was able to evade the police.According to an press release by the Sherriff's Office on April 20th, 2021, the deputies responded to W Main St., in Franklinville NC, after receiving a 911 hang-up. When the deputy arrived he saw a dark blue SUV leaving the driveway. The Deputy stepped out of his car to try and talk to the two men in the SUV but the SUV took off through the grass. The deputy got back in his car and managed to catch up to the vehicle on NC Highwa...

Apr192021 by Scott PelkeyNo Comments

Asheboro Airport Gets Grant From DOT For Upgrades

Government

Asheboro Regional Airport (Acme News Archive) ASHEBORO NC - The N.C. Board of Transportation has approved state and federal funding for safety and airfield improvement projects at 10 North Carolina airports. Totaling $12.75 million, the funds have been awarded for various projects to help airports increase capacity, attract new jobs and businesses to their communities, and improve safety for pilots and passengers. The board approved the funds during its March 4 meeting. Of that $12.75 million $1.08 million is allocated for airfield lighting rehabilitation at Asheboro Regional Airport. “The switch to full-LED lighting will also reduce our operational costs compared to traditional lights, since LEDs don’t burn out, and allow us to invest even more in the future growth of this airpor...

Apr92021 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Scattered Thunderstorms Forecast For Randolph County

Weather

ASHEBORO NC - The possibility of strong thunderstorms for Randolph County has prompted the National Weather Service in Raleigh to issues a hazardous weather outlook advisory. According to meteorologists with the NWS there is a strong likelihood of scattered thunderstorms this afternoon through Saturday night capable of producing damaging straight-line wind gusts and quarter size hail. FORCAST Today- A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3 PM. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Tonight - A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2 AM, then a slight chance of showers between 2 AM and 5 AM. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Saturday - Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 5 PM. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance o...

Apr42021 by Acme News WireNo Comments

One Dead, Two Injured In Asheboro Shooting

Breaking News

Investigators with the Randolph County Sheriffs Office and Asheboro Police Department investigate a fatal shooting on Plummer St overnight. (Scott Pelkey / Acme News) ASHEBORO NC (ACME NEWS) - On Saturday, April 3, 2021, Randolph County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a shooting on Plummer Street in Asheboro. The arriving officers found three subjects at the home, all with gunshot wounds. According to a statement by the Randolph County Sherriff's Office, 27-year old Robert Lewis Spencer was pronounced dead at the scene. The two other subjects were transported to nearby trauma hospitals. One subject is currently in surgery and the other is in stable condition. Randolph County Sheriff’s Office detectives were on the scene late through the night and the investigation is ongoing. ...

Apr32021 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Suspect In Armed Kidnapping Arrested After Vehicle Chase

News

ASHEBORO NC - A Florida man is in jail after kidnapping a woman at gunpoint and leading police in a high-speed chase vehicle chase Saturday afternoon. According to a press release from the Asheboro Police Department on Saturday, April 3rd, 2021, at around 1:42 PM, a 31-year-old female was kidnapped at gunpoint while sitting in a vehicle on Coleridge Rd in Asheboro. The suspect who police identified as 32-year-old Manuel Jesus Robles from Ocala, Florida, allegedly "forced the woman into a vehicle owned by the victim, which had been stolen earlier" according to a statement issued by the department. Detectives with the Asheboro Police Department responded and were able to quickly determine the suspect’s location. Deputies with the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office located the vehicle and...

Mar272021 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Asheboro Man Charged With Kidnapping / Sexually Abusing Child

Crime

ASHEBORO NC - An Asheboro man was has been charged with kidnapped and sexually abused a child. According to police reports Justine Wayne Queen was arrested on Thursday, March 18th. Queen has been charged with felony first-degree kidnapping and seven counts of felony statutory sex offense with a child less than 15. Queen is being held at the Randolph County Jail under a $1 million secured bond.

Mar232021 by Acme News WireNo Comments

Second Shooting Leaves One Dead

News

ASHEBORO NC (ACME NEWS) - A second and likely related shooting in Asheboro left one dead Monday night. According to a press release by the Asheboro Police Department, on Monday, March 22nd at 9:21 PM, officers responded to the area of Martin Luther King Jr. Dr and Loach St in reference to a reported gunshot victim. Officials at the police department say the responding officers found a male subject who had been shot on the ground. Paramedics later declared the victim deceased at the scene. Detectives are on scene and investigating at this time. In a statement, Chief Mark Lineberry said that so far they believe this is a retaliatory incident to the previous shooting that occurred at the C Store in Asheboro on Sunday night. No further information is available at the time. Anyone with...

Mar222021 by Acme News WireNo Comments

Shooting Leaves One In Serious Condition

News

ASHEBORO NC (ACME NEWS) - Police are investigating what led to a shooting that left a man in serious condition Sunday Night. According to Chief Mark Lineberry with the Asheboro Police Department, officers responded to calls of gunshots in the area near 401 East Salisbury St at 7:18 PM. As more 911 calls came in responding officers learned that a subject had been shot. Arriving officers say the 22-year-old Kalil Jabri Cuthrell with two gunshot wounds. EMS arrived and transported Cuthrell to Randolph Hospital, where he was later airlifted to a trauma center. He is currently listed in serious but stable condition. Shortly after the Cuthrell arrived at Randolph Hospital's Emergency Room Asheboro Police received a 911 call from hospital staff that multiple subjects were trying to get i...

Mar212021 by Scott PelkeyNo Comments

NC Zoo Hiring For Seasonal Positions

NC Zoo

https://youtu.be/PEUXE16OWzE ASHEBORO NC- The NC Zoo welcomes approximately 800,000 guests each year with the majority of those guests visiting during peak season (between March and October). As they do each year the NC Zoo is ramping up its staff as they start hiring seasonal staff. Seasonal jobs at the NC Zoo pay between $8.50 - $9.50 / hr with positions offering between 15 and 40 hours per week. Candidates must be able to work a flexible schedule including weekends, evenings, and holidays. Some positions have age, physical, and other requirements. See a full listing of seasonal positions and their requirements on the NC Zoo's seasonal position webpage. Seasonal Positions: Admissions – Cashiers, Gate Attendants and GeneralGuest Services Entertainment - Cashiers, Attrac...

Mar172021 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Severe Weather Possible Thursday

Weather

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJArbe7otHU ASHEBORO NC- The National Weather Service has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook ahead of possible severe weather forecast for Thursday. WHAT IS EXPECTED Numerous strong to severe thunderstorms are expected Thursday. These storms will bring with them the possibility of damaging straight-line winds, large hail, and a few significant tornadoes. In a weather briefing, Wednesday afternoon meteorologist stated that the potential for significant severe tornadoes (EF2+) covers all of central NC. WHEREAll of central North Carolina can experience severe thunderstorms on Thursday. However, the worst of the storms are expected to occur 30 miles on either side of the US-1 corridor. WHENFor Randolph County, severe weather is expected between 12 P...