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Dec112021 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Felony Suspect On Probation For Drugs Found With Drugs And Guns

Crime

ASHEBORO N.C. - A convicted felon on probation was arrested after police say a search of his home found guns, ammo, and drugs. On December 7th, 2021, the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office was called to Raymond Gray Lane, in Archdale, to assist NC Probation and Parole in searching the home of Stan Millikan Davis, Jr., a convicted felon on probation for drug charges out of Guilford County. During that search police say they found marijuana, firearms and ammunition. Davis was arrested and transported to the Randolph County Jail where Probation officers with DPS served Davis with his Violation and the magistrate found probable cause to issue warrants on Davis for two counts Felony Possession of a Firearm by a Felon, Felony Possession with Intent to Sell/Deliver Marijuana, and Felony Maintain...

Dec112021 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

One Arrested On Rape & Sexual Assault Charges

Crime

ASHEBORO N.C. - The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man on felony rape charges. According to a press release, on November 23rd, 2021, the Sheriff’s Office received a report of a sexual offense. An investigation was started by the Criminal Investigations Division which resulted in charges being sought against Shawn Lee Willard for Felony Second Degree Forcible Rape and Felony Second Degree Forcible Sex Offense. On December 9th, 2021, Willard was located, arrested and transported to the Randolph County Jail where he was issued a $30,000 total secured bond. A first appearance was set for December 10, 2021, in Randolph County District Court. Shawn Lee Willard Felony Second Degree Forcible Rape Felony Second Degree Forcible Sex Offense

Dec112021 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Trinity Man Tried To Attack Family With A Knife, Subdued Then Arrested

Crime

ASHEBORO N.C. - A man is in jail without bond today after police say he tried to attack family members with a knife but was subdued by the victims. That's according to the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office who said in a press release that on December 9th, 2021, deputies responded to Featherstone Ct., in Trinity, in reference to an armed person. Deputies say when they arrived the victims reported the male had attacked them with a kitchen knife, but that they had been able to subdue him until police arrived. Deputies placed the male whom they identified as William Edward Kuntz, under arrest. EMS responded to evaluate and treat Kuntz and the victims for their injuries. Kuntz was transported to the Randolph County Jail where the magistrate found probable cause for the offenses of two counts ...

Dec82021 by Scott PelkeyNo Comments

NC Supreme Court Stops Candidate Filings & Moves Primary Date

Government

Photo Credit: Acme News Archive ASHEBORO N.C. - Today the NC Supreme Court stopped candidate filing in all races and pushed the Primary Election date from March 8th to May 17th. Randolph News Now was notified just after 5 p.m. in an e-mail from the Randolph County Board of Elections which stated "By order of the North Carolina Supreme Court, filing for all offices for the 2022 primary is suspended. This includes the rescheduled municipal contests, and any separate filing period for those municipal contests in January." This comes from the battle over the recently drawn legislative and congressional districts which were approved by the Republican-led General Assembly earlier this year. Two separate lawsuits have been filled challenging the district map by the NC League of Conservat...

Dec72021 by Sky EmersonNo Comments

Scam Alert – The House That’s Everywhere!

Scam Warning

Disclosure: This article contains referral links which can generate revenue for Randolph News Now when a new user signs up. (Learn More) Scam Alert seemed like the right place to put this even though we're not 100% sure its a scam, but it is something to be on the look out for. This post recently appeared on the Asheboro NC yardsale page on Facebook: That's a great deal! But wait... Clicking the link take you to a page about Hub Foreclosures as an ad for viewHUDforeclosures.com. That site uses the website name as the company name and the registration data for the domain is private. Those two things combined send up a red flag. The biggest red flag of all though comes when you do a reverse image search on the photo of that home. That's right, the same home is for ...

Dec72021 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Mother Arrested & Child Located Safe In Climax

News

ASHEBORO N.C. - A child that was reported abducted is back with her father and the mother is behind bars this afternoon, all thanks to a tip. Image provided by RCSO On Monday, December 6, 2021, at approximately 10: 30 pm deputies responded to a Missing Person report on an address on Benny Lineberry Rd. in Climax, NC, Matthew Pierce reported that his 1-year-old child, Ava Pierce was taken by her mother, Roxanne Michelle Parson, during a visit on December 1, 2021. Parson’s parental rights had been terminated. An alert was sent out with anyone who had any information asked to call 911, the sheriff's office or crimestoppers. The Sheriff’s office says that received a tip on the possible location of Ava Pierce and her mother Roxanne Parsons. That tip led them to the intersection of Ber...

Dec62021 by Acme News WireNo Comments

Greensboro-Randolph Megasite Picked For Location Of Toyota’s First Battery Plant

Local, News

Author: Scott Pelkey https://youtu.be/_eNPt8w9z2g LIBERTY N.C. (ACME NEWS)- Toyota will be bringing 1,750 jobs to the area after announcing today that they will be building a battery manufacturing plant at the Greensboro-Randolph Megasite in Randolph County. The car manufacture said today they will invest 1.29 billion dollars in building the facility which once constructed will begin producing batteries for Toyota’s hybrid electric vehicles starting as soon as 2025. "Toyota could have chosen anywhere in the United States for this first battery plant and they chose us," said Gov Cooper (D-N.C.). Reynolds, in his speech said that the companies investment at the mega-site is the largest private capital investment in North Carolina history. Reynolds also hinted about a “Phase II...

Dec22021 by Acme News WireNo Comments

Fiery Crash During Police Chase Shuts Down 64 Bypass

Breaking News

ASHEBORO N.C. (ACME NEWS) - A suspect trying to flee from police was involved in a fiery head on crash that shut down the westbound lanes of the 64 Bypass this afternoon. In an email the Randolph County Sheriff's Office says that the Criminal Apprehension Team was conducting surveillance on a wanted subject and attempted to pull them over on the Hwy 64 Bypass in Asheboro. That's when police say the suspect refused to stop and a chase ensued. In the area of the ramp for the Zoo Connector, police say the suspect left the roadway and made a U-turn and began driving the wrong direction in the west bound lane. Shortly after that the suspect crashed head on with another vehicle. That crash trapped the passenger of the suspect vehicle. Fire, EMS and Carolina Air Care all responded to the inc...

Dec22021 by Scott PelkeyNo Comments

Suspicious Smell Prompts Evacuation At Archdale Elementary

News

ungvar / Adobe Stock ASHEBORO N.C. - This morning students at Archdale Elementary had to be evacuated and the fire department called after someone noticed the smell of smoke in a classroom. From emergency radio traffic we know that fire crews from multiple Randolph and Guilford county fire departments responded to a report of the smell of smoke in a classroom. Randolph County Schools Public Information Officer Tim Moody in an email to Randolph News Now said that just after 7:30 a.m. Archdale Elementary School was evacuated as a result of a "suspicious smell" from an undetermined source in one of the buildings on the school’s campus. "The school's administration and maintenance team worked closely with the fire department to immediately address the situation" said Moody who s...

Dec12021 by Sky EmersonNo Comments

Cash Prizes For Best Christmas Lights, How To Enter For Free

Events

stas_malyarevsky / Adobe Stock ASHEBORO N.C. - Do your Christmas lights have what it takes to impress, then you might be able to win up to $500 in this years Light It Up Asheboro Christmas Light Contest. The Asheboro Randolph Chamber of Commerce is offering cash prizes as high as $500 for the best Christmas light display in four different categories. Commercial, Residential, Non-Profit, and Store Window. Prizes for each category are $500 for first place, $300 for second place, and third place at $100. Registration is free, but the deadline of 5PM on December 3, 2021 is approaching fast. Judging will take place between Dec 7th and 9th and will look at Creativity, Originality, Theme, Completeness, and Wow Factor. Winners will be announced on Saturday, December 11th. Registrati...