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Nov302021 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Woman Charged In Connection With Asheboro House Fire

Crime

ASHEBORO N.C. - A woman has been charged in connection with a house fire back on Sunday in Asheboro. Thats according to the Randolph County Sheriff's Office who in a press release said that on November 28, 2021 they responded to the scene of a house fire at the request of the Fire Marshal Investigator. That investigation, a team effort between the Fire Marshal’s Office and the Criminal Investigations Detectives, determined that Laura Nicole Gunter had intentionally set fire to the home on Staleys Farm Rd., in Asheboro. Gunter was arrested and transported to the Randolph County Jail where the magistrate found probable cause for charge of Felony Fraudulently Burning Dwelling. She was issued a $2,500 secured bond and a first appearance yesterday on November 29, 2021, in Randolph County Di...

Nov292021 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

NC Zoo Receives AZA Accreditation

NC Zoo

ASHEBORO, N.C. (NC ZOO) – - The North Carolina Zoo is pleased to announce it has once again received the honor of accreditation by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA). Every five years, the Zoo is required to go through the entire application process to retain its accreditation. The AZA awarded accreditation to the Zoo following a rigorous inspection visit earlier in the year. Fewer than 10% of all zoos and aquariums worldwide meet the standards to earn accreditation from the AZA. “The AZA has continuously accredited the North Carolina Zoo for more than 37 years, demonstrating the Zoo's ongoing commitment to animal welfare and veterinary care, conservation, education, and guest experience,” said Deputy Secretary Jeff Michael of the N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Res...

Nov292021 by Scott PelkeyNo Comments

As Pilot Mountain Burns Red Flag Warning Issued Across NC

News

ASHEBORO N.C. - This morning the N.C. Forest Service is warning of increased fire danger for most North Carolina and asking for public to postpone any outdoor burning, especially across the Mountains, Piedmont and Sandhills. The warning comes as the agency is responding to Surry County as over 250 acres have burned at Pilot Mountain. The Winston Salem Journal is reporting that the fire that started off a popular trail on Saturday afternoon, By Sunday the fire had spread to cover 250 acres. Visitors and campers have been forced to evacuate and Pilot Mountain State Park has been closed to the public. Local explorer/photojournalist/videographer/professional storm chaser Dan Whittaker captured the flames as the fire spread Sunday reaching the knob. (Dan Whittaker / exploringnc (Instagra...

Nov232021 by Sky EmersonNo Comments

RCPH Scheduling Booster Appointments For 18 & Over

Health

Gorodenkoff / Adobe Stock ASHEBORO N.C. - Randolph County Public Health (RCPH) announced today that they are now scheduling appointments for the COVID-19 vaccine boosters (Moderna and Pfizer) for everyone 18 years of age and older. That announcement comes as state vaccination numbers plateaued and a surge of unvaccinated patients are beginning to fill hospital beds across the state. Officials at NC Dept of Health and Human services say there is need to get vaccinated is urgent. According to the data, North Carolina is experiencing the fastest acceleration in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations since the pandemic started over a year ago. "The vast majority of people dying with COVID-19 are unvaccinated. If you are not vaccinated please don’t wait until it is too late," said Ma...

Nov222021 by Sky EmersonNo Comments

SHP Plans Stepped Up Enforcement As Holiday Drivers Take To Road

Traffic & Roads

Car seat belt fastening close-up. Driving safely. (eshana_blue / Adobe Stock) ASHEBORO N.C. - As people prepare to travel for the holiday, the N.C. State Highway Patrol (SHP) is preparing for the increased number of drivers expected across the state. With the vaccine and lifting of COVID-19 restrictions travel this year is expected to be up. The American Automobile Association (AAA) estimates that more than 48 million people will travel by road across the U.S. in the coming days and weeks. Photo provided by NC SHP According to a press release by the NC SHP during the coming weeks its Troopers will be proactively targeting dangerous driver behaviors including speeding, distracted driving and impaired driving as well as increasing their visibility on highly traveled corridors to ...

Nov222021 by Acme News WireNo Comments

One Arrested For Arson In Sunday Fire

News

ASHEBORO N.C. (ACME NEWS)- This morning we are learning more about a mobile home fire Sunday that police believed was set intentionally. The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office said in a press release today that on the morning of Sunday November 21st, 2021, a deputy in the area of US 220 Bus S, near New Hope Church Rd saw a large amount of black smoke coming from Drum St. When that deputy arrived they reported a mobile home was on fire. Fire crews from several departments responded including Ulah and Westside along with Randolph County EMS responded. 9Scott Pelkey / Acme News) The Sheriff’s Office says they received evidence that indicated Robert Daniel Pugh, who lived at the home, had intentionally set the fire. While fire crews were working to put out the fire Pugh walked back up ...

Nov192021 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

“Go Ahead And Arrest Me, That Car Is Stolen”

Crime

ASHEBORO N.C. - In a bizzare call officers with the Asheboro Police Department responding to assist on a medical call ended up arresting a man who admitted to having a stolen car. Early this morning at just after 3 a.m. an officer with the Asheboro Police Department responded to a medical call at the Comfort Inn on E Dixie Dr. According to a police department the officer found Ricky Helms inside the business stating he didn't feel right. As they waited on EMS to arrive Mr Helms turned the conversation to the vehicle saying it was out of gas and a friend was going to get gas for it, before saying "go ahead and arrest me, that car is stolen". When officers checked, sure enough the vehicle had been reported stolen out of Thomasville and Mr Helms was arrested for possession of a stolen ve...

Nov152021 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Two Arrested & Charged In Connection With Stolen Vehicle

Crime

ASHEBORO N.C. - Two men from Raleigh were in jail this morning after being charged in connection with a stolen car and drugs. On the night of November 11th 2021, police responded to Matlab on Hwy 49 South. Officers with the departments S.E.T. team had located a Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat that had been reported stolen out of Raleigh behind a warehouse at the business and had fled from police earlier in the day. While the Asheboro officers were on the scene the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office had simultaneously received a call about a suspicious persons on Revelle Trl which runs behind the plant. Sheriff’s deputies located to males, who were arrested. They were identified as 22 year-old Tyrese Deshawn Gibson and 18 year-old Ayden Zoroun Poole. Both were charged with Felony possession o...

Nov122021 by Scott PelkeyNo Comments

SCAM ALERT – “You Have A Warrant” Phone Scam

Scam Warning

ASHEBORO NC - The Randolph County Sheriff's Office is warning people to be aware of a phone scam claiming they have an arrest warrant. We’ve heard there is a phone scam going around again that there is a warrant for a person's arrest in Randolph County and to press 0 for more information.Do not press zero!!! HANG UP!They would just tell you that you owe a certain amount of money immediately or they will come and arrest you. ALSO, Please DO NOT send any form of money to these scammers! And do not volunteer any personal identifying information.For a warrant, the Sheriff’s Office will visit in person. Also, officers never demand direct payment to resolve a warrant.Randolph County Sheriff's Office - Facebook Page

Nov112021 by Scott PelkeyNo Comments

Veterans Day – Local Discounts & Freebies

Events

LIGHTFIELD STUDIOS / ADOBE STOCK The following is a list of Veterans Day discounts offered by local retailers and businesses in Randolph County for 2021. All of these have been confirmed and we will provide a link to the companies website when one is available. If you know of one we missed, or your a business owner offering a free or discounted item or service for veterans let us know. Please Note: Most businesses will require proof of military service, therefore we will only note when one has special requirements. For a list of Veteran Day Events - Click Here Attractions NC Zoo - In celebration of Veterans Day, from November 8-14, we are offering military free admission and $2 off admission for up to six accompanying guests. This special military discount is offered to al...