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Jun132023 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Driver Charged After Overdose Leads to Crash

Crime

ASHEBORO N.C. - A driver is facing multiple charges after the Sheriff's Office says he crashed into a street sign and a patrol vehicle while intoxicated behind the wheel. On June 10th, 2023, Randolph County Sheriff’s Office Deputies returning from a call were traveling westbound on US Hwy 64 E when near Substation Rd (near the 64-bypass split) they observed a vehicle that had crashed into a street sign in the median. According to a press release, the deputies turned around to investigate the welfare of the driver, when they saw the vehicle come across the median stop in the middle of both lanes facing oncoming traffic. Deputies reported that as they were approaching the vehicle on foot, the driver attempted to flee, nearly striking the deputies, and crashing into the front of one o...

Jun122023 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Sheriff Office Charges Man with Sex Crimes

Crime

ASHEBORO N.C. - The Randolph County Sheriff's Office has charged a local man with sex crimes involving a minor. On May 31, 2023, the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office says they received a report of sexual acts upon minors. According to a press release, "following an investigation of the allegations, Criminal Investigation Detectives sought charges against Aaron Thomas Garner for three counts of felony first degree statutory sex offense with a child under 13 years of age." On June 6, 2023, Garner was located, arrested, and transported to the Randolph County Jail, where he was served the warrants. The magistrate issued a $500,000 secured bond and a first appearance was set for June 7, 2023, in Randolph County District Court. His next court date is scheduled for June 28th, 2023. T...

Jun122023 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

One Killed in Asheboro Motorcycle Crash

News

Photo provided by Charity Perkins via Facebook ASHEBORO N.C. - One person was killed, and another charged, in connection with a fatal motorcycle crash in Asheboro on Saturday. At around 2pm on Saturday June 10th, 2023, emergency crews responded to a report of a 2-vehicle crash in front of the McDonalds at 1436 N Fayetteville St, in Asheboro, N.C. According to an accident report by the Asheboro Police Department, Ashley Renee Phillips was attempting to make a left hand turn out of the parking lot of McDonalds onto N Fayetteville St (US 220 Bus) but failed to yield for an oncoming motorcycle. That on-coming motorcycle struck the front left quarter panel with its front end resulting in the driver and passenger of the motorcycle being thrown from the vehicle. According to Randolp...

Jun102023 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

[UPDATED] Level Cross Fire Truck Involved in Accident while Responding to Call

Breaking News

Photo provided by Level Cross Fire Dept. THIS ARTICLE HAS BEEN UPDATED Click here or scroll down to see the most recent update. RANDLEMAN N.C. - The Level Cross Fire Department is reporting one of their apparatuses was involved in a vehicle collision earlier today. Initial reports indicate that Around 6pm a fire truck from the Level Cross Fire Department, which we believe was responding to assist the Randleman Fire Department with a house fire, was involved in a vehicle collision at the intersection of 220 Bus North and New Salem Rd. In a post on Facebook Level Cross FD Chief David Ridgeway said that all parties involved were okay and that the department would not be able to provide any further information until all information is gathered and an investigation is complete. ...

Jun92023 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Fatal Collison on US 64 Claims Life of One

News

FRANKLINVILE N.C. - A vehicle accident on Thursday evening on US Hwy 64 near Foxfire Rd claimed the life of one person with a second person being airlifted with life-threatening injuries. Just after 5 pm on Thursday, June 8th, 2023, emergency crews along with Randolph County EMS and Ash-Rand Rescue responded to the report of a crash that occurred on US 64 at Andrew Hunter Road in Randolph County. According to a press release from the N.C. Highway Patrol, the driver of a Toyota Camry and was stopped at a red light at the intersection of US Hwy 64 and Andrew Hunter Road when another driver, in a 2002 Toyota Avalon, failed to reduce speed striking the rear of the Toyota Camry. Troopers identified the driver of the Toyota Avalon, which struck the stopped vehicle, as 74-year-old Claudi...

Jun62023 by Scott PelkeyNo Comments

Smoke from Canadian Wildfires Trigger Air Quality Alert

Weather

Smoke from Canadian Wildfires can be seen blanketing Asheboro near the Interstate on June 6th, 2023. (Scott Pelkey / RNN-North State Journal) ASHEBORO N.C. - Smoke from wildfires in eastern Canada has triggered a Code Orange Air Quality alert across much of North Carolina, and tomorrow will be worse with officials already issuing a Code Red Air Quality Alert for Wednesday. Wildfires have burned nearly one million acres over the past two weeks across Western Canada, producing incredibly large plumes of smoke that have stretched across the North American continent, making their way into North Carolina throughout today. The smoke plumes are so large that they were captured on NOAA weather satellite imagery on Monday and can be seen in the video below compiled by the Cooperative Insti...

Jun52023 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

June Events in Randolph County

Events

Check out our list of events across Randolph County for June 2023. We will continue to update this page as we add more events. If you are hosting an event, you'd like us to add to our event calendar, don't hesitate to let us know about it. Juneteenth A Juneteenth Memorial will be erected on Thursday, June 15; Friday, June 16; and Monday, June 19, in front of the Historic Randolph County Courthouse. The Memorial honors those individuals in Randolph County who were bought or sold into slavery. Using records from the county’s Register of Deeds as a source, the Memorial will display the names of more than 1,100 people — from infants to the elderly — how much they were bought and sold for or valued as, and the dates of these transactions. The memorial will be up d...

Jun52023 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Three Births Announced at NC Zoo

NC Zoo

ASHEBORO N.C. - The North Carolina Zoo has announced the births of a giraffe calf, an infant chimpanzee, and three Sand Cat kittens, all in less than two weeks. Sand Cat Kittens Photo provided by NC Zoo Three sand cat kittens (sexes unknown at this time) were born on May 11. Small enough to fit into the palm of your hand, the kittens were born to first-time mother Sahara, 3, and father Cosmo, 9. This marks the first litter for the sand cat pair. Cosmo previously fathered daughter Layla, now living at the Greensboro Science Center. The mom and triplets are doing well. The trio are beginning to explore their surroundings in the Desert Habitat. Lucky guests may be able to catch a glimpse of them in the coming days. Though they appear adorable with big ears, eyes, and petite...

Jun52023 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Juneteenth Events in Randolph County

Events

ASHEBORO N.C. - Juneteenth, the oldest national holiday celebrating the ending of slavery in the United States takes place this month, and there are several events planned in Randolph County. Historian Smallwood returns to Asheboro library for Juneteenth talk Dr. Arwin Smallwood The history and importance of Juneteenth, which commemorates the 1865 proclamation announcing the end slavery in the United States, is the topic of a talk by Dr. Arwin Smallwood at the Asheboro Public Library, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 15. Smallwood, chair of the History Department at North Carolina A& T State University, will talk about the impact of enslavement not just on African Americans, but on all Americans, and the historic effort require to abolish it. He will draw attention to slavery in N...

May252023 by Scott PelkeyNo Comments

Low Pressure System Promises Rain for Most of Holiday Weekend

Weather

ASHEBORO N.C. - After a week of nice weather, a low-pressure system off the coast is promising to bring rain for most of the holiday weekend. According to the National Weather Service Office in Raleigh, an area of low pressure off the Southeast coast will move into the Carolinas over the weekend. Widespread rain, possibly heavy at times, will develop on Saturday and continue into Sunday. This may result in flooding of low lying or poor drainage areas. Additionally, northeasterly winds will gust up to 25 to 35 mph at times on Friday and especially Saturday. Weekend Forecast FridayPartly sunny, with a high near 70. Northeast wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Friday NightA slight chance of rain after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Northeast win...