The aircraft crashed into a hill on the side of US Hwy 421, near the Monnett Road bridge, just south of the airport, closing the bridge as well as one lane of US Hwy 421 SB. Apprenticeship Randolph honors 12 graduates while signing up 17 newcomers to the program. Zoo Dr. David Jones had many opportunities to talk to Queen Elizabeth in his roles at the London Zoo prior to coming to Randolph County. North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein came to Asheboro last week to talk about efforts to address the opioid crisis in the local community. ASHEBORO The Randolph County job market continued to usher in the year with a strong employment report. Ray Criscoe. It's not clear if he has obtained an attorney. This calf, which will likely be born this spring, would be Leia's first. 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GUILFORD COUNTY The preliminary investigation of the crash of a small plane that earlier this month near the Guilford-Randolph County line found no clear reason that the plane went down. [Scott Pelkey | RNN/ North State Journal] According to information released by the Randolph County Sheriff's office, a zoo employee received the threat through "electronic means." WebThe Randolph Record - The Randolph County Edition of the North State Journal THE LATEST Asheboro sees uptick in chemical prices for Water Services Department April News Randolph County, NC Breaking News Headlines Today | Ground by WebOn April 9, 2023, a Randolph County Sheriffs Deputy attempted a traffic stop on a motorcycle in the area of US Hwy 220 S. The operator of the motorcycle fled from the deputy onto Old State Highway and a vehicle pursuit ensured. Horn officially joined Klaussner as executive vice president and chief revenue officer (CRO) at the end of March. It happened around 2 a.m. in Randolph County in the northbound lanes near South Main Street, near mile marker 109. Woman dies after being hit in McDonalds drive-thru line in Greensboro, Rain, wind from Hurricane Ian arrives in Piedmont Triad, Winston-Salem apartment building, nearby cars hit by gunfire; suspects wanted by police. Arriving deputies found the injured victim on the porch of a []. The scene of a shooting in Gaston County, N.C. WCNC Records out of North Carolina show that Singletary was Example video title will go here for this video. ASHEBORO N.C. - The driver of a grey SUV was taken to the hospital this evening after crashing into the side of the Verizon store in Asheboro. $500,000 to go to ARCHDALE Patricia Ann Gilbreth Driggers, 83, of Archdale, passed away Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at her home. On Friday, the Randolph County Sheriffs Office responded to Meadow Court in Trinity after receiving a report about an assault. County Commissioners approve financing for $4 million related to the proposed Farm, Food and Family Education Center. They said the other driver was uninjured. Rezoning request stirs debate and opposition from Zoo; decision tabled until January, The spread of respiratory illnesses leads to the need of more restrictions, Growing population means adding an additional station, Fire Chief Summers tells City board, Liberty begins to plan for the effects of two megasites, Commissioners also approve expansion for Sheriff's Department, property purchase for pump station. Troopers said Plunkett died at the scene. Police identified that victim as 26 year-old Tevin Javae Isley. The 83-year-old Thomasville man has since been found and the Silver Alert has since been canceled. WebNewsBreak provides latest and breaking Randolph County, NC local news, weather forecast, crime and safety reports, traffic updates, event notices, sports, entertainment, Construction could begin in October, finish in 2024; Health Department renovations also ready to roll, Artie the elephant is moved to Tennessee for health reasons, US 42 widening project is on again; US 64 / NC 49 project ramping up, by The College may have started Spring Break on Tuesday, March 7, but the Asheboro Campus was still humming as RCC hosted the second annual Randolph NEXT an event where local high school seniors learned about the educational opportunities at the College and a job fair for the community wrapped into one. Whats behind shortages of Adderall, other meds? RANDOLPH COUNTY A resolution was approved this month by the Randolph County Board of Commissioners and the city of Asheboro to move forward with an incentives package that could clear the way for expansion of county operations for Energizer. At around 2:30 PM on Wednesday, February 8th, 2023, firefighters with the Asheboro Fire Department were dispatched to 205 E Academy St for a report of a gas leak. The North Carolina Highway Patrol said Amity Alyssa Plunkett, 30, of Greensboro drove off the road and hit the Trinity Road Bridge abutment and overturned. He was last seen by family around HIGH POINT A local manufacturer of industrial shredding equipment will move its operations from Randolph County to the city to accommodate an expansion, Gov. Dresses are typically provided for over 50 students, but tuxedos and suits are also given away. RANDOLPH COUNTY, N.C. Randolph County deputies were searching for a man Tuesday night with dementia. You can also add the app directly to your Fire TV through your Amazon account. Randleman teen with cancer diagnosis dreams of seeing Taylor WebFOX8 is North Carolina's #1 source for Piedmont Triad breaking news, weather and sports in Guilford, Forsyth, Alamance, Davidson, Randolph, Rockingham, Surry, At 34.3 percent, more than one-third of all test results returned during that 7-day period came back positive. The Randolph County Sheriff's Office was called to a home in Asheboro on Sunday about an assault that happened in Denton. The North Carolina Department of Transportation says the shoulder at Pineview Road, exit 79 has since reopened. wfmynews2.com As the investigation is still underway no further details about the crash or the condition of A Sheriff's Deputy walks into the Africa entrance at the NC Zoo after a bomb threat triggered an evacuation. []. Catherine Kavanaugh Senior Reporter Plastics News Staff Vecoplan LLC Vecoplan's VEZ 2500 high-performance shredder. The county's Register of Deeds office is now accepting applications for U.S. passports. This year's dress giveaway is set for March 22. The cause of the crash is unknown. Randolph Hub. On Jan. 30, the RCSO was told about sex crimes involving a juvenile. Home; News; Urgent happenings, headline stories, updates to previous stories there's much to uncover here. Hearst Television participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites. (Scott Pel [Scott Pelkey | Randolph News Now / North State Journal] The Republican primary for sheriff has been pushed back to May 17, but it's possible it could be delayed further. 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On Dec. 14, the Randolph County deputies were told about a crime that was sexual in nature. Police are asking for the public's help in finding the person or business responsible. Just five years after Hurricane Maria, Hurricane Fiona devastates Puerto Rico once again. Here's a list of who got what from Randolph County's strategic planning funds totaling $371,315. Download the WFMY News 2 APP from your Apple or Google Play store. The zoo started the series right after COVID-19 caused the park to close for several months. The NC Zoo reports that its oldest African lion, Reilly, has died at age 23. According to the Asheboro Police Department, on February 20th, 2023, just after 12:30 AM, officers from the departments patrol division were in the area of North Fayetteville Street when they spotted, what they believed to be, a stolen moped. On April 19, 2023, the Greensboro Police Department will host an informational and hiring event at the Public Safety Training Facility, located at 1510 North Church Street. On Thursday, Randolph County deputies attempted to pull over Larry Dean Land on US 64. (File photo) BestReviews.com - Top gifts to make everyone happy this spring, Drew Barrymores Walmart collection is perfect for, Best Mothers Day gifts for the budding plant mom, Best Mothers Day Gifts for moms obsessed with books, 192 NC churches aim to leave UMC over gay rights, GSO, W-S service board bill moves to Senate, R. 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Neill Caldwell, Randolph County to provide dental services, Organization in Asheboro has saved nearly 1,000 people around the world from human trafficking, persecution, and conflict and crisis, Asheboro firefighters complete trench rescue training, The Asheboro City Council voted to expand the Social District downtown, Author Q&A: Judith Turner-Yamamoto weaves local life into her first book, RCC and UP Aviation form partnership to offer Ground School training, Juvenile in Trinity kills man while defending himself, But not without some grumbling, debate: Weve got to think of the future of health care, Board reorganization means more of the same, Courthouse renovation, museum project could cost $4 million, Local golf club is sold to South Carolina businessman, The Heart of NC helped spread the word of whats in Randolph County to media representatives, Law enforcement searching for clues to attackers identities in Moore County, Champion local golfer Tony Concutelli won eight City-Am titles, Design winner Donna Adams of Level Cross eyed something simple. The four-page preliminary report that the National Transportation Safety Board released this week said that the single-engine experimental ASHEBORO Communities In Schools Jobs For North Carolinas Graduates program has opened a new program site at Asheboro High School thanks to support from Toyota. While officers were responding Randolph County 911 reported they were taking a call for a possible gunshot wound from the same incident. Cooper attempted to pass a vehicle traveling in the same direction, traveled off the roadway to the left and struck Rowbottom. These warrants were in connection with a theft that occurred on Sept. 12 on US 62 in Trinity and a theft that occurred on Sept. 13 on Turnpike Court in Thomasville. The Randolph County Sheriff's Office has received several reports of someone pretending to be a Federal Officer. Representatives from Toyota and community leaders had a ribbon cutting ceremony on April 17 at Asheboro High. Raleigh, N.C. 27609. Read More More Crime Man accused of choking and attacking a woman he kept in his vehicle overnight, Randolph County deputies say. Thats exactly what the Asheboro High School girls and boys track teams did last week as the Blue Comets earned a sweep of the Randolph County Track Meet held April 18 at the South Asheboro Middle School track. Randolph Hub, Liberty man earns silver medal shooting skeet for Team USA in world competition, New Randleman sculpture pays tribute to Richard and Lynda Petty, Expansion would mean $43 million investment, 178 new.jobs, A Party for the Planet and a way to boost gorilla conservation, Groundbreaking set for David and Pauline Smith Garden on April 29, Express yourself at Growth Management Plan meeting on April 18, Four candidates to go through identical process, with public input, Rezoning request on Asheboro City Council agenda, N.C. Department of Labor honors agencies in Randolph, Chatham counties, Changes comes when legislature overrides Governor's veto, Threat forced evacuation and closing of NC Zoo on Monday, by It happened around 2 a.m. in Randolph County in the northbound lanes near South Main Street, near mile marker 109. According to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol, a passerby called in to report the crash when they saw the car leave an overpass and come to a stop on Interstate 85. The crash happened on Dixie Drive. No one was injured i ASHEBORO N.C. A pedestrian was struck and killed by a driver attempting to pass another car early this morning. Christopher James Hazelwood, 30, of Asheboro, was arrested after a search warrant was executed. According to an official on the scene, as crews were working to install a new sidewalk, city employees were driving a wooden steak which caused a gas pipe to break.