Government
State budget includes county projects
RALEIGH — The recently passed state budget was the first to be enacted in a span of over three years and marked the only budget bill signed by Gov. Roy Cooper. The two-year state budget […]
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Sports
Athlete of the Week: Arhman Tyson
ARHMAN TYSON Asheboro | Wrestling | Senior Tyson won six matches during the week, one of several Blue Comets to sweep their bouts. Tyson, a senior, completes in the heavyweight division. He posted victories in […]
Business
Home healthcare company opens office in Asheboro
ASHEBORO — Amedisys, a national home health, hospice and personal care provider, has opened its Asheboro location at 610 N. Fayetteville Street. The company announced in May that it had acquired regulatory assets that would […]
Sports
Eastern Randolph falls to Murphy in football state playoffs
RAMSEUR — All season it was Eastern Randolph that captured momentum and carried that to football victory after victory. But that wasn’t the case in the third round of the Class 1-A state playoffs. […]
Government
County seeks to fill spot on planning board
ASHEBORO — There’s an opening on Randolph County’s planning board and zoning board of adjustment after the passing of Ralph Modlin. Modlin, 69, was an Archdale man. He died Oct. 26. Commissioners praised his dedication […]
Sports
Prep Notes: UCA wrestling tourney to focus on veterans
There are a couple of wrestling tournaments in Randolph County set for Saturday. Uwharrie Charter Academy will hold the Wounded Warrior Challenge. The UCA event will offer free admission to veterans. Arrangements have been made […]
Government
Franklinville’s tight races lead to mayoral change
A.C. Hurley FRANKLINVILLE — A.C. Hurley has spent more than two decades in municipal government as a town commissioner in Franklinville. He’s moving to another seat after an incredibly close election earlier this month. “I […]
Sports
Area athletes lock in next destinations
Wheatmore swimmer Spencer Hall Several athletes from around Randolph County signed letters of intent or made college commitments when the early signing period began last week. Some of these had been previously announced intentions. […]
Opinions
HARSANYI: Democrats have only themselves to blame for the inflation fiasco
It’s been quite a spectacle watching people who credit Democrats with every job created and every percentage point gained in economic growth suddenly arguing that the White House is completely powerless in the face of […]
Sports
Black claims victory in Mischa Sell Memorial
SOPHIA – Tony Black was the winner in the Limited Late Models feature as part of the Mischa Sell Memorial racing card Saturday at Caraway Speedway. Black led the 15-car field, with Mitchell Wright the […]