Asheboro Asks Federal Courts to Toss or Delay Lawsuit Over Dioxane Discharges
Three months after two environmental groups sued Asheboro and plastics maker StarPet Inc. over 1,4-dioxane pollution, the case has...
Randolph County
Asheboro Police Step Up Enforcement in School Zones at Start of New School Year
Asheboro Police have been stepping up enforcement around schools as students start the new school year.
C’sar the Elephant Celebrates 51st Birthday at N.C. Zoo
C’sar, the oldest African bull elephant in North America and the North Carolina Zoo’s first elephant, marked his 51st...
Dollars for Doctors: $250K Paid to Providers in Randolph County in 2024
In 2024, drug and medical device companies paid healthcare providers in Randolph County over $250,000 for meals, lodging, speaking...
Suspect on Bond for Stolen Gun Arrested After Asheboro Shooting; One Injured
A man out on bond for possession of a stolen AR-15 style pistol was arrested Friday night after a...
NC Zoo’s Longtime Ocelot, Diego, Dies at 21
Diego, one of the oldest ocelots in human care, died this week at the North Carolina Zoo, just shy...
Extreme Heat Wave Expected to Hit Randolph County This Weekend
A prolonged and potentially dangerous heat wave is set to impact Randolph County starting this Saturday, with the National...
Randolph County Turns to Traveling Dispatchers to Help Fill 9-1-1 Staffing Shortage
Randolph County continues to face a staffing shortage at its 9-1-1 communications center, and officials are planning a temporary...
Construction Closes Key Ramp from Dixie Drive to I-73/74 Southbound
A key interstate entrance ramp in Randolph County is now closed as part of ongoing construction linked to the...
North Carolina Zoo Named Best Zoo in the Nation for Second Year
For the second consecutive year, the North Carolina Zoo has been recognized as the No. 1 zoo in the...