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Pedestrian Struck in Fatal Accident in Randleman

Pedestrian Struck in Fatal Accident in Randleman

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ASHEBORO N.C. - An elderly pedestrian walking along US 220 in Randleman last night when he was fatally struck by a vehicle in an accident. According to a press release from the NC State Highway Patrol, at 10:07 pm on Thursday, December 15th, 2022, troopers responded to the report of a crash that occurred on US 220 Business near New Salem Road in Randolph County. Glenn Chriscoe, 83, of Randleman, NC, was traveling as a pedestrian, north on US 220 Business. A driver was traveling north on US 220 Business in a 2016 Nissan Altima. That driver struck Chriscoe in the roadway. Chriscoe died on-scene, the driver was uninjured during the collision. Investigators noted that Chriscoe was wearing dark clothing, without any available reflective markings, and walking in the travel lane of US 2...
Pedestrian Struck in Fatal Randleman Accident

Pedestrian Struck in Fatal Randleman Accident

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ASHEBORO N.C. - A vehicle accident yesterday evening in Randleman on US 220 Business left one dead. On December 11, 2022, at approximately 6:24 p.m., officers with the Randleman Police Department responded to a vehicle accident involving a pedestrian on US 220 Business N near Sibbett Street. The pedestrian, Christopher Dale Hicks, 38, of Randleman, was struck by a 2014 Honda CR-V. According to a press release from the Randleman Police Department, the driver was traveling south on US 220 Business when Hicks walked into the roadway and was struck by Dobbins’ vehicle. Hicks was pronounced dead at the scene. No Charges will be filed.
Holiday & Christmas Events in Randolph County

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...
Man Arrested for Assault Confesses to Murder, Police Find Body in Closet

Man Arrested for Assault Confesses to Murder, Police Find Body in Closet

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Crime Scene - Stock Photo / Acme News Archive ASHEBORO N.C. - A man arrested after ramming into another car in Asheboro confessed to murder in police custody, leading to Randleman Police locating a body in a closet. On October 11th, 2022, just after 10:30 am, officers with the Asheboro Police Department responded to a call about a fight in progress at the intersection of East Pritchard St and Farr St. According to a police report from the incident, when officers arrived, a male stepped out of a vehicle, laid on the ground and put his hands behind his head before confessing to ramming the other vehicle and assaulting both the occupants with a knife. Police identified that man as 26-year-old, David James Alexandro Rosales, and according to a separate crash report he had rammed the...
Man Robbed at Knifepoint and Left on Interstate

Man Robbed at Knifepoint and Left on Interstate

Crime
Traffic on I-73/74 near Asheboro (Stock Photo / Acme News Archive) ASHEBORO N.C. -One man is in jail today after police say he robbed his "friend" at knifepoint before leaving him on the side of the interstate last Sunday. On October 9th, 2022, the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office responded to High Point St, in Randleman for a call about an armed robbery that had occurred on Interstate 73/74. When the police arrived, they located the victim who had obvious injuries. The victim told police that he was riding with a “friend” who he was allowing to drive his new vehicle. That "friend" was identified by the Sheriff's Office as "James David Marler". According to a press release from the Randolph County Sheriff's Office, Marler pulled the car to the shoulder of the road and robbed th...
Local Halloween Events

Local Halloween Events

Events
It's getting colder, leaves are turning, pumpkins are in stores and it's time for some Halloween Events. Below is a list of events from our event calendar. (Know of an event we missed? Let us know) Family Friendly Events Boo at the Zoo Saturday & Sunday – October 15 & 16 and October 22 & 23 Celebrate the excitement of the season with a weekend of safe daytime Halloween fun! Cost: $5 Zoo Members, $8 Non-Members. Purchase Boo at the Zoo wristbands at both the North America and Africa entrances or Junction Plaza entertainment ticket booth. Boo at the NC Zoo is NOT included with general admission. Boo ticket sales will end at 2:00 p.m. each day of the event. Location: Africa View Event Trunk-or-Treat (Liberty) October 29 @ 1:30 PM / FREE ...
Bomb Squad Called To Randleman After Pipe Bombs Found [Updated]

Bomb Squad Called To Randleman After Pipe Bombs Found [Updated]

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Greensboro Hazardous Devices Team (Bomb Squad) Trailer - Scott Pelkey / Acme News Archive (2008) ASHEBORO N.C. - The Bomb Squad was called to the Randleman / Level Cross area yesterday after police found several pipe bombs. According to a press release from the Randolph County Sheriffs Office, on August 9th, 2022, at approximately 3:12 pm, a citizen near the 400 block of Providence Church Rd., in Randleman called Randolph County 911 after finding what they believed to be pipe bombs. The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office responded to the area were able to confirm the devices "to be consistent with the construction of explosive material" after viewing photos taken by the citizen. Nearby residents were asked to evacuate and the Greensboro Police Department's Hazardous Devices Te...
Heatwave Affecting Midwest On Its Way – ETA: This Weekend

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...
NWS Calls For Heat & Storms Starting Tomorrow

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...
Level Cross Fire Truck Has Minor Electrical Fire in Randleman

Level Cross Fire Truck Has Minor Electrical Fire in Randleman

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RANDLEMAN N.C. - Crews from the Level Cross Fire Department, bringing the departments squad truck to Randleman for service, had to call fellow firefighters after a small electrical fire started inside the truck. Early this afternoon two firefighters with the Level Cross Fire Department were bringing the departments old squad truck (used for medical and rescue calls) into Randleman to diagnose a problem with the apparatus was having starting. According to officials on scene a small electrical fire started in the center console, where the radios and other equipment for lighting and sirens are located. Firefighters pulled over at the roundabout in Randleman in front of Sheetz and called for assistance from the Randleman Fire Department. The fire was quickly extinguished, no on...