Chip Womick, Here's an update on what's happening on several fronts in Randolph County. On April 25th, 2023, the Randolph County Sheriffs Office received a report of a missing person, Paul Franklin Thomas, 83 years of age. Stay with WFMY News 2 for updates about this story. TRINITY Danny Lee Mabe, 60, of Trinity, passed away Saturday, April 22, 2023, at Randolph Hospice House. Example video title will go here for this video. American Legion Regional organizers thank Heart of NC Visitors Bureau, other contributors, for success of the tournament. Toyota STEAM investment: $500,000 to go to Communities in Schools in Randolph, and $500,000 to North Carolina A&T. 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 83-year-old Thomasville man has since been found and the Silver Alert has since been canceled. Former director of the N.C. This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. WebASHEBORO N.C. - Deputies located a man with multiple warrants sleeping in a barn in Randleman earlier this week. Randolph County crash kills 1 when car drives off overpass They said the other driver was uninjured. ASHEBORO Klaussner Home Furnishings has announced the addition of Jeff Horn to the leadership team. City and county vote to share in $950K package over 5 years if competitive bid approved to expand here instead of somewhere else and Technimark adds at least 220 jobs. by RCC asking residents to complete survey or join a forum. by Energizer currently employs 411 people, this incentive would create 178 new full-time jobs by expanding equipment at their two Asheboro sites as well as other locations. In Davidson County Land had warrants for five separate charges relating to stolen car parts. You can always watch the animals on your computer thanks to the ZooEdventure series. Madison Central High School students in need of an outfit for prom are given away free of charge. Thats when troopers said it was hit by a tractor-trailer. He says it came up on him "pretty quickly" and he couldn't avoid the crash. Just as the storm was leaving Asheboro, Westside Fire Dept, Asheboro Fire Dept, Randolph County EMS, and Ash-Rand Rescue were dispatched to a vehicle crash on I-73/74 SB just south of Spero Rd for a vehicle crash with two occupants pinned-in. The Tourism Development Authority celebrated its 25th anniversary by dedicating its new office and the Phil Kemp Meeting Room. If the company moves forward with the expansion, ASHEBORO Radical realignment changes could be on the horizon for schools in Randolph County after an amendment passed to increase the number of classifications from four to seven in North Carolina. Emergency officials stabilized the vehicle and got one person out. According to the Randolph County Sheriff's Office, at approximately 10:20 am this morning, a 911 caller reported a gray Nissan upside down in Caraway Creek on Caraway Mtn. by Randolph County, NC News | NewsBreak Randolph $500,000 to go to When deputies arrived, they found RANDOPLH COUNTY, N.C. On Tuesday, Randolph County Sheriffs deputies were alerted about a missing person, 83-year-old Paul Franklin Thomas. Vecoplan LLC, which opened at 5708 Uwharrie Road in Trinity in 2000, will lease a 94,160-square-foot building TRINITY, N.C. (WGHP) A Lexington man faces multiple charges after assaulting a woman inside his vehicle overnight, according to a Randolph County Sheriffs Office news release. 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. NC Emergency crews were able to re-open the road just before 3PM. Local chef hopes his chili can fill the Elkins hot dog void | News []. Police responded to a call near the Quality Inn-Motel 6 complex. The resolution asking to move the Confederate statue in front of the Historic 1909 Courthouse, passed last month by the Asheboro City Council, brought a flurry of pros and cons at the Oct. 6 meeting. 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. Chase Fritz lost his life Wednesday evening when the motorcycle he was driving was hit by a vehicle in Amazon Fire TV: Search for WFMY to find the free app to add to your account. Everything you need to know about the upcoming municipal elections: Races, candidates, voting times, voting sites, Broken main line results in loss of 500,000 gallons of water in 30 minutes. Just five years after Hurricane Maria, Hurricane Fiona devastates Puerto Rico once again. NC Local News May 1, 2023 Anthony Gaynor Staff Writer agaynor@theintermountain.com Submitted photo Wehr is a local historian and chef. In a post on Facebook, the East Side Fire Department said that Rescue-24 arrived to find a three-vehicle accident on Highway 42 S. just south of Hayfield Dr. Shannon Smith shows us what videos you can watch in this week's Zoo Filez. Bill Wehr, a local historian and chef, has taken the time to research his old South Elkins hot dog chili recipe that might remind some residents of a former local hot According to the North Carolina Department of Transportation, exit 79 at Pineview Road was closed for almost two hours. Copyright 2023. 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. Asheboro Parks & Rec again sponsoring the Gifting Tree Project. Urgent happenings, headline stories, updates to previous stories there's much to uncover here. ASHEBORO N.C. - A body found in a vehicle submerged upside down in a creek on Caraway Mountain Rd this morning has been identified as a missing person from Thomasville. Rowbottom died on-scene. year-old Randolph County girl found, mother arrested The Asheboro City Council is asked to support a resolution to establish a committee to come up with a solution to the Confederate monument in front of the Historic 1909 Courthouse. Randolph County Animal Services and Ruff Love Rescue of Thomasville will be on hand to share information about pet adoption. Energizer Battery has been in the area for decades and []. The fire was reported about 6 p.m. at a property in the 6200 block of Old Mendenhall 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 Manufacturing. TRINITY Wheatmores girls and Randlemans boy Randlemans Gracie Beane, shown here in the high jump during the state meet last year at North Carolina A&T in Greensboro, won four events in this weeks PAC championships. (WGHP) School systems in the Piedmont Triad are holding job fairs as they seek to fill teacher vacancies. At 9:11 a.m. on Friday, February 10th, 2023, emergency crews from East Side Fire Dept, Franklinville Fire Dept, Ash-Rand Rescue, Randolph County EMS, and Sheriff's Office along with Troppers from the NC Highway Patrol responded to the report of a crash that occurred on NC 42 near Hayfield Drive. O Photo Credit - East Side Fire Dept (via Facebook) His injuries were described as serious https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ctNfVKdqHQs WebOfficial YouTube account of Randolph County, NC Government. Land was driving a vehicle that had been reported stolen from the Davis County Road area of Randleman area on Dec. 1. Illegal dumping happens regularly in the county and local officials say no area is immune from the problem. On Jan. 30, the RCSO was told about sex crimes involving a juvenile. Representatives from Toyota and community leaders had a ribbon cutting ceremony on April 17 at Asheboro High. 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 WebJust before 6pm, the National Weather Service in Raleigh issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Randolph County after radar indicated a severe thunderstorm near ROKU: Add the channel from the ROKU store or search for WFMY. Following an investigation by the Criminal Investigation Division and a review by the District Attorneys Office, [], RANDOLPH COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) Theres an economic boom for Randolph County. The metro is comprised on Guilford, Randolph and Rockingham counties. Thomas uses reading glasses and has them with him. Randolph Hub. 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. The crash happened on Dixie Drive. ASHEBORO Ledford fans could have been forgiven for assuming the Panthers would enter their crucial set with North Davidson the last week of the regular season unbeaten in league play. How do I keep bugs off my patio this spring? A recent N.C. Commerce Department analysis determined that 43.7% of all jobs in the three-county Greensboro-High Point metro are at high risk of being eliminated by automation. Drivers of two vehicles were pinned and in serious condition. WebLocal News Randolph County Area News. Keeping Randolph County citizens up to date with news, events, and information. ASHEBORO N.C. - On person has been transported to the hospital in serious condition after being shot earlier this afternoon in a neighborhood near Sunset Ave in Asheboro. Troopers said Plunkett died at the scene. Roy Coopers office announced Wednesday morning. Inaugural Asheboro Public Library Comic Con will be Saturday, May 13. The City of Randleman selects veteran Stephen Lovette as its new Fire Chief, replacing the retired Marty Leonard effective Aug. 22. The Asheboro City Council unanimously approved a 14-unit townhome community on Zoo Parkway approximately 225 feet south of Ridge Street at the councils July 14 meeting. On Thursday, Randolph County deputies attempted to pull over Larry Dean Land on US 64. On Friday, the RCSO responded to Meadow Court in Trinity when they were told about an assault. The Triads rich manufacturing heritage and promising advanced production future could prove to be its economic Achilles heel. He UPDATE 4/26/23 12AM Mr. Thomas was located safe in High Point and is with his family now. Lorraine Trotter. 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. Troopers say that Dredrick Shavonte Cooper, 32, of Thomasville, N.C., was traveling north on Prospect Street operating a 2000 Lincoln LS passenger vehicle. The victim was shot inside the home and then went outside, where he was hit by a vehicle being driven by his girlfriend, who then took him to the hospital. The Field of Honor will be back during the weekend of Nov. 11-13 at South Asheboro Middle School. Arriving deputies found the injured victim on the porch of a []. Trinity High School teacher gained valuable experience at a three-week internship with REMC. The Asheboro Fire Department closed off E Academy St between S Cox St and S Main St, for around fifteen minutes. Asheboro Council members respond to investigation of subdivision regulations within city's jurisdiction. Her vehicle then traveled to the center lane on of the northbound side of I-85. 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. Six honored as exemplary volunteers at Annual Meeting and Volunteer Recognition Breakfast of the Randolph Partnership for Children. While officers were responding Randolph County 911 reported they were taking a call for a possible gunshot wound from the same incident. Randolph County, NC Breaking News Headlines Today | Ground Snotherly, Beane, Hazelwood claim most individual events How does this impact you? The cause of the crash is unknown. Land was taken into custody and a firearm and controlled substances were found in his possession. 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. 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. ASHEBORO N.C. Police say a driver failing to yield was the cause of a vehicle crash Tuesday afternoon when a pick-up crashed into the side of Una Mas restaurant in Asheboro. Monday morning at approximately 10:45 am, emergency crews were called to the Zoo after receiving a report of a bomb threat. In the past year, several companies have announced their plans to bring economic growth and thousands of jobs. ASHEBORO N.C. - Three people were transported to local hospitals, two with serious life-threatening injuries, after a vehicle crash on NC 42 this morning. 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. Cooper was uninjured in the cr Randolph County's trusted source for breaking news, weather, traffic, and events. Land had numerous outstanding warrants for his arrest in Randolph, Brunswick, Davidson and Guilford Counties.