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Dec242022 by Scott PelkeyNo Comments

Duke Energy Warns of Rolling Blackouts due to High Energy Demand

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A power utility worker repairs a blown transformer in Asheboro (Stock Photo - Scott Pelkey / Acme News) ASHEBORO N.C. - With almost six-thousand customers without power across Randolph County, Duke Energy is warning that rolling blackouts may be necessary to protect the energy grid. Duke Energy, in a statement on its outage tracker says that due to extremely cold temperatures driving unusually high energy demand, the power company has deployed temporary power outages across the system. These emergency outages, also known as "rolling blackouts" are necessary "to protect the energy grid against longer, more widespread outages by keeping demand under control to prevent systems from tripping offline. Duke Energy Outage map as of 2:30 PM on 12/24/2022 (Click map to go to outage tr...

Dec162022 by Scott PelkeyNo Comments

Ramseur Water Supervisor Answers Questions, Points to Larger Underlying Issues

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(happycreator/ Adobe Stock) RAMSEUR, N.C. – Officials with the town of Ramseur are addressing concerns about recent and on-going water quality issues, and the underlying problem extends well outside of the town. In early December, the Town of Ramseur suffered a water main break in a 12-inch line used fill the town tank located at the old water treatment plant. “There is an 8-inch line that runs from the tank that ties back into the 12-inch line at the old water plant to keep the town supplied with water when the plant is shut down.” says Jason Helton, supervisor at the water treatment plant in an email conversation with Randolph News Now. To repair the break in the pipe both the 12” and 8” pipes had to be closed to take pressure off the line. “When valves are closed it allows ...

Nov302022 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Ramseur Police Asking for Help After Person Found Seriously Injured in Roadway

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ASHEBORO N.C. - The Ramseur Police Department is asking for help from the public to gather information in an investigation after responding to a seriously injured person found in theroadway. On November 21st, 2022, at about 6:15 AM, officers responded to a seriously injured person found in the roadway on US Hwy 64 at the intersection on Liberty St. View Larger Map "After exhausting all leads to this point, we are asking anyone who was in the area and observed anything to contact us. You may contact Capt Jessup or Officer Smith at 336-824-8663," said the department in a press release. Information may also be submitted by calling Randolph County Crime Stoppers or submitting a tip through the P3 Tips app. A reward may be considered for information leading to an arrest.

Nov252022 by Scott PelkeyNo Comments

Holiday & Christmas Events in Randolph County

Events

Here is a list of the Christmas and Holiday events we have on our calendar for this year. Know of an event we missed? Let us know by either sending us a message or submitting it to our calendar. Parades & Festivals Randleman Christmas Parade December 1 @ 7:00 PM | Downtown Randleman View Event Details Asheboro Christmas Parade December 2 @ 7:00 PM | Downtown Asheboro View Event Details Christmas on Main St December 3 @ 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM | Downtown Ramseur View Event Details Liberty Chamber Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting Festival December 3 @ 2:30 PM - 6:00 PM | Downtown Liberty (Depot St) View Event Details Archdale Christmas Parade December 4 @ 3:00 PM | Downtown Archdale View Event D...

Nov102022 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Woman Arrested After Pulling Gun on Deputies During Welfare Check

Crime

ASHEBORO N.C. - A local woman is facing several charges after the Sheriff's Office says she pulled a gun on deputies attempting to perform a welfare check at the home last week. According to a press release from the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office, on November 3rd, 2022, deputies responded to Low Bridge Rd., in Liberty, to conduct a welfare check of children following a domestic dispute. The Sheriff's Office says when deputies arrived a female, whom they identified as Melisa Ann Herriott, opened the front door of the residence, and simultaneously pointed a handgun directly at one of the deputies. The press release says that deputies were able to de-escalate the situation, but the female closed the door and when deputies again attempted to get the resident to the door. Herriott aga...

Aug192022 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Sheriff’s Office Seeking Information on Suspect in Dollar General Robbery

Crime

ASHEBORO N.C. - The Randolph County Sheriff's Office is asking for help identifying a suspect involved in a robbery of the Coleridge Dollar General earlier this week. On August 14, 2022, at approximately 9:15 pm, an armed robbery occurred at the Dollar Generallocated at 4448 NC HWY 22 S., in Ramseur which is located in the Coleridge area. Surveillance video shows a male enter the business at approximately 9:15 pm wearing black pants, tan in color boots, black jacket with white lettering near the left side, a black face mask, and blue in color hood. The suspect then interacted with the clerk, brandished a firearm, and demanded money. After obtainingmoney from the business the suspect left through the front door and headed south towards the Bennett area in a silver in color passenge...

Jul202022 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Heatwave Affecting Midwest On Its Way – ETA: This Weekend

Weather

Daytime High Temps for Sunday July 24th 2022 (NWS) ASHEBORO N.C. (#RCSVWX)- Today much of the central United States including a large chunk of Texas are forecast to see temperatures over 105 degrees, with Dallas Tx expected to reach 107 today. That heatwave is on its way to the Triad with dangerous levels of heat expected this weekend. This weekend the big story will be the heat says the National Weather Service (NWS) who are calling for consecutive days with above normal temps, including the possibility of a few 100F highs and lows barely getting below 80F in some locations. "The hottest temps each day, we`re still likely to see at least a few hours of dangerous heat index values over 100F. And given the strong sunshine and lack of a breezein most places, forecast wet bulb globe t...

Jul52022 by Scott PelkeyNo Comments

NWS Calls For Heat & Storms Starting Tomorrow

Weather

ASHEBORO N.C. - After a 4 day holiday weekend with mostly great weather mother nature is back with some summer weather including storms, excessive, rain, and heat. Forecasters with the National Weather Service in Raleigh have issued a Hazardous weather outlook for central North Carolina, with a storms, excessive rainfall, and heat all forecasted for Wednesday and Thursday. This evening there is a Marginal Risk of severe weather across portions of central NC. Gusty winds, frequent lightning, and brief periods of heavy rain can be expected with the strongest storms.Then a Slight Risk (Level 2) of severe weather on Wednesday and Thursday. Gusty winds, frequent lightning, and periods of heavy rain which could result in flash flooding are all possible Wednesday afternoon and again Thurs...

Jun132022 by Scott PelkeyNo Comments

Not A Dry Heat – Weather Service Warns of Dangerously Hot Weather This Week

Weather

ASHEBORO N.C. - The National Weather Service (NWS) in Raleigh is warning of dangerously hot temperatures this week as a high as 105 to 112 degrees expected as soon as tomorrow. (V/Adobe Stock) TLDR Heat index values at or above 105 degrees are expected today, with even higher readings of 105 to 112 expected Tuesday.A Heat Advisory has been issued today from Noon to 8 pm for much of central NC.An Excessive Heat Watch has been issued Tuesday for much of central NC. Heat Credit- NWS According to forecasters with the NWS, a strong high pressure will be building over the Tennessee Valley region will build across the Southeast United States through much of the week, resulting in hot and humid conditions. Heat index values at or above 105 degrees are expected today, wit...

May262022 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

[UPDATE] Suspect Charged With Murder After Victim Found Unconscious In Home Dies

Crime

ASHEBORO N.C. - A suspect has been charged with Felony Assault after police say the found a victim unconscious in a home in Ramseur. According to the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office, on May 23rd, 2022, deputies with the patrol division responded to Fox Grove Rd., in Ramseur, after getting a call about an assault. When emergency crews arrived they located the victim unconscious inside the residence. Fire and EMS provided medical treatment before transporting the victim to an area hospital. The Sheriff's Office says Criminal Investigation Detectives and CSI took over the investigation which led to warrants being issued for Felony Assault with Deadly Weapon with Intent to Kill Causing Serious Bodily Injury for the suspect, who officials identified as Patrick Andre Marley. On May 2...