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Feb112022 by Scott PelkeyNo Comments

Weather Whiplash | NWS Calls for 60s Saturday, Snow Sunday

Weather

[RNN] - The old joke about "If you don't like the weather in North Carolina just wait a little bit" is an old one, but it's stayed around because it's true and this weekend is going to be the perfect example of that. (via https://www.memesmonkey.com) During the day Saturday the weather is going to be perfect for going out with partly cloudy skies and highs in the mid-to-upper 60s. That will last all day until a cold front begins to cross the Piedmont Saturday night dropping temperatures to around 37°F and bringing with it some lite sprinkles, changing to rain after 1 am. Sunday is going to be the opposite of Saturday with temperatures not moving from their overnight low of 37°F and rain is the morning turning to a mix of rain and snow continuing all day and through the night as...

Feb62022 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

K9 Locates Wanted Suspect In Seagrove

Crime

ASHEBORO N.C. - The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office and the Moore County Sheriff's Office used a K9 to locate and arrest a wanted suspect in Seagrove last week. On February 2nd, 2022, the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division Detectives and Criminal Interdiction Team responded to Little Brook Rd. in Seagrove after receiving a request to assist the Moore County Sheriff's Office in locating Corey Tyler Hussey. Hussey was wanted on several outstanding warrants by both agencies, which had been working together on several cases involving Hussey who was accused of committing larcenies in both counties. A K9 was used in order to track Hussey who was found in thick briars near a mowed path. Hussey was taken into custody and searched. Police say they found methamph...

Jan152022 by Scott PelkeyNo Comments

Power Outages & Treacherous Roads Likely As Forecast Calls For Less Snow/More Ice

Weather

ASHEBORO N.C. - Over the last 48 hours, as the start of the winter storm gets closer, meteorologist have been watching their forecast models closely. Now, just hours before snow and sleet are set to start, new forecasts are changing the amount of snow and ice we can expect, with warnings of widespread power outages and treacherous travel conditions. WINTER STORM WARNING At 3am this morning, the National Weather Service (NWS) in Raleigh upgraded the Winter Storm Watch for our area to a Winter Storm Warning, starting at midnight tonight. Meteorologist are calling for heavy mixed precipitation (snow, sleet, & freezing rain) with total snow accumulations of up to 3 inches and ice accumulations of two tenths to three tenths of an inch, with winds gusts as high as 40 mph. TIMELINE ...

Jan32022 by Scott PelkeyNo Comments

Snow Brings Downed Trees, Power Outages, Closed Schools, And More

Breaking News, Weather

Snow falls in Asheboro on the morning of Monday January 3rd 2022. (Scott Pelkey / Acme News) ASHEBORO N.C. — Conservative estimates from forecasters went out the window overnight as residents of Randolph County woke up to more than just flurries and a wintery mix. Overnight heavy rains and high winds downed trees and knocked out power. While the snow continues to fall, rain and high winds are the primary concern today. A Wind Advisory remains in effect for Randolph County until 4 p.m. Monday. Strong winds will with gusts up to 45 miles per hour are expected to knock down trees and create hazardous driving conditions. Officials are urging people to stay home when possible and drivers are urged to use caution due to trees and power-lines are down across all of Randolph County. The N...

Nov22021 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Election Results – Randolph County 2021 Municipal Elections

Government

FINAL RESULTS Name Votes% CITY OF ASHEBORO MAYOR David H. Smith ✅ 1,48795.44%Write-In (Miscellaneous)714.56% CITY OF ASHEBORO CITY COUNCIL Walker B. Moffitt ✅1,32522.13%Clark Bell ✅1,28621.48%William (Bill) McCaskill ✅94615.80%Kelly W. Heath ✅94415.77%Katie L. Snuggs91715.32%Delilah Perkins Warner5308.85%Write-In (Miscellaneous)380.63% TOWN OF FRANKLINVILLE MAYOR A.C. Hurley✅4250.60%Perry L. Conner4149.40%Write-In (Miscellaneous)00.00% TOWN OF FRANKLINVILLE TOWN COMMISSIONER Richard D. Goodwin ✅5523.71%Brandon Hurley ✅ 5523.71%William (Billy) Farias ✅4117.67%Michael S. Johnston3715.95%Craig Smith3414.66%Ricky J. Collins104.31%Write-In (Miscellaneous)00.00% TOWN OF LIBERTY MAYOR Filmore York ✅16294.74%Write-In (Miscellaneous)95...

Nov22021 by Scott PelkeyNo Comments

Today Is Municipal Election Day – Here Is What You Need To Know

Government

ASHEBORO NC – If you missed your chance to vote early then Today is Municipal Election Day across Randolph County. Here is what you need to know. When are the polls open?Polls are open from 6:30 AM to 7:30 PM, officials say if you are in line by 7:30 PM you will be able to vote. Where do I vote?A list of polling places in Randolph County can be found here. Randolph County Polling Places If you are unsure what polling place you should go to or would like to see a sample ballot you can use the NC Voter Tool. NC Voter Tool Can I go to any polling place in the county?It is important that you go to your assigned polling place. That is the only place your name is on the poll book and ensures that your ballot has the contests that match where you live. Whats On The Ballot...

Apr222021 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Sherriffs Office Makes Arrest In Child Pornography Case

Crime

ASHEBORO NC. - A local man was arrested under felony child pornography charges after police executed a search warrant on his home in Seagrove. According to an press release the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office's Criminal Investigation Division Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) received information that an individual by the they identified as Robbie Ray Snider was possessing/distributing numerous child pornography files. Robbie Ray Snider On April 21, 2021, a search warrant was executed at Snider’s home on Dunlap Dr., in Seagrove, NC. Police seized evidence and a warrant was obtained by Randolph County Sheriff’s Office for the arrest of Snider for one count of Felony Second Degree Exploitation of a Minor. Snider was taken into custody and placed in the Moore County Jail w...

Apr92021 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Scattered Thunderstorms Forecast For Randolph County

Weather

ASHEBORO NC - The possibility of strong thunderstorms for Randolph County has prompted the National Weather Service in Raleigh to issues a hazardous weather outlook advisory. According to meteorologists with the NWS there is a strong likelihood of scattered thunderstorms this afternoon through Saturday night capable of producing damaging straight-line wind gusts and quarter size hail. FORCAST Today- A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3 PM. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Tonight - A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2 AM, then a slight chance of showers between 2 AM and 5 AM. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Saturday - Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 5 PM. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance o...

Mar172021 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Severe Weather Possible Thursday

Weather

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJArbe7otHU ASHEBORO NC- The National Weather Service has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook ahead of possible severe weather forecast for Thursday. WHAT IS EXPECTED Numerous strong to severe thunderstorms are expected Thursday. These storms will bring with them the possibility of damaging straight-line winds, large hail, and a few significant tornadoes. In a weather briefing, Wednesday afternoon meteorologist stated that the potential for significant severe tornadoes (EF2+) covers all of central NC. WHEREAll of central North Carolina can experience severe thunderstorms on Thursday. However, the worst of the storms are expected to occur 30 miles on either side of the US-1 corridor. WHENFor Randolph County, severe weather is expected between 12 P...