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May 15, 2025

Articles by Bob Sutton

Business

Ford counts on rural health connections

August 4, 2021 Bob Sutton

Hospital’s new CEO looks to foster new feelings related to medical facility ASHEBORO – Tim Ford says understanding the importance of a medical facility in a mostly rural setting might be his most vital asset […]

Sports

Copperheads navigate tricky season, seek playoff spot

July 29, 2021 Bob Sutton

ASHEBORO — Closing in on the completion of a full season is an accomplishment in many ways for the Asheboro Copperheads, who are about to wrap up their Coastal Plain League baseball schedule. For first-year […]

Government

City explores major McCrary Park renovations

July 29, 2021 Bob Sutton

Ballpark overhaul includes several stages, fundraising needs ASHEBORO — The Asheboro City Council is looking for a collaborative project involving public and private money for a major renovation of McCrary Park. The city-owned baseball facility […]

News

Randolph County schools end mask mandate

July 28, 2021 Bob Sutton

Deadline to sign up for virtual learning looms ASHEBORO — Cloth face coverings will be optional in the Randolph County School System when classes begin next month, a logical next step in returning closer to […]

Sports

Foust continues to shine in showcase event

July 28, 2021 Bob Sutton

Basketball player becomes first from Providence Grove as N.C. East-West All-Star ASHEBORO — When playing for Providence Grove, Jonathan Foust made steady improvements on the basketball court the past couple of seasons. “Once he got […]

Sports

Brinkley sweeps features at Caraway

July 28, 2021 Bob Sutton

SOPHIA – Teenager Blaise Brinkley won twice Saturday night to extend his points lead in the Late Models division at Caraway Speedway as part of the Hot Summer Clash. Brinkley, who’s from Sanford, claimed both […]

News

RCC pushes for more students as numbers lag

July 22, 2021 Bob Sutton

ASHEBORO — Enrollment at Randolph Community College isn’t likely to bounce back to pre-pandemic levels right away despite a school official pointing out unprecedented financial incentives for potential students. Chad Williams, vice president for student […]

Government

Incumbents file in large numbers for municipal elections

July 21, 2021 Bob Sutton

ASHEBORO — Asheboro mayor David Smith, who first elected to that position in 2009, will run unopposed in November’s election, while there are six candidates for four spots on the city council.  Incumbent council members […]

News

Asheboro’s Kidd elevates role with UNCW

July 21, 2021 Bob Sutton

ASHEBORO — Gidget Kidd views her newest assignment with the UNC Wilmington board of trustees as an ideal next step in public education. “I have a passion for public education,” said Kidd. “I think it’s […]

Sports

Teen creates family connection at Caraway

July 21, 2021 Bob Sutton

ASHEBORO — When Blaise Brinkley is behind the wheel of his stock car at Caraway Speedway, there are all sorts of connections that surface. “I get told that every time I go race out there,” […]

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    April 26, 2025
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    April 13, 2025
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    March 23, 2025
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    May 11, 2025
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