The Courier-Tribune

24/07/2024

Decade Night will give locals a chance to party like it's the 1990s or early 2000s. Childress Vineyards is hosting the timeless event on July 27. It's just one of the five things to do this weekend in Davidson County. Check out the other things you can do without leaving the county.

Decade Night will give locals a chance to party like it's the 1990s or early 2000s. Childress Vineyards is hosting the timeless event on July 27.

14/06/2024

The Wall That Heals, a three-quarter scale touring replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., will will make a stop Tuesday morning at Archdale’s Creekside Park and begin motorcycle-escorted trip to South Asheboro Middle School that leaves at noon. Organizers are asking the public to come out and show their support.

The Wall is coming to Randolph County.

13/08/2023

Have gun, will travel.

09/08/2023

Amor Furniture and Bedding, a promotional stationary furniture and mattress manufacturer, announced that it recently bought the former Benchcraft Upholstery Inc. plant at 248 W. Franklinville St. in Staley and will start a new line there.

Less than two days after Klaussner Furniture Industries Inc. unexpectedly announced it was closing all operations and laying off all of its employees, a locally owned company based in Ramseur

08/08/2023

Klaussner Furniture Industries Inc. unexpectedly announced it was closing all operations and laying off all of its nearly 4,000 employees, saying its lender refused to continue to finance operations.

ASHEBORO – Klaussner Furniture Industries Inc. unexpectedly announced it was closing all operations and laying off all of its nearly 4,000 employees.

25/07/2023

Billy Gene Myers Jr., 30, and Christina Ashley Myers, 32, were charged with felony child abuse after an investigation that began Monday, July 24, after deputies went to Needhams Trail, northeast of Seagrove, where they found the 5-year-old girl dead, the sheriff’s office said. The sheriff’s office said that “evidence was located” that resulted in the Myerses' arrests but did not say what the evidence was.

A Seagrove-area couple has been charged with felony child abuse in connection with the death of their 5-year-old daughter, the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office said.

15/05/2023

An earlier threat was deemed unsubstantiated, but one late Sunday will lead to criminal charges.

A juvenile is believed to be responsible for a threat of violence Sunday toward Eastern Randolph High School, and charges are expected to be filed, the Randolph County Sheriff's Office

18/02/2023

To keep viable this source of local journalism, the Courier-Tribune, based in Asheboro, will reduce its publishing frequency starting Feb. 28.

17/02/2023

“A Night in Charlotte With Sweeney Ty,” a recent experimental film by Asheboro native Tyler Brueilly, will be shown at TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood on Feb. 24.

16/02/2023

Stephanie Quayle and collaborator Tori Tullier will perform the "On the Edge" album, followed by a Q&A, in an event on March 10 at Sunset Theatre, Asheboro.

15/02/2023

The City of Asheboro experienced two wastewater overflows on Feb. 12, due to heavy rainfall.

14/02/2023

Glassfest will be held Saturday, March 4, at Starworks in Star. There will be demonstrations and an exhibition, and glass products will be for sale.

12/02/2023

JMArts received a Chatham Arts Council Capacity Building Subgrant, a $5,000 award to help the non-profit foundation strengthen itself for a sustained, promising future.

11/02/2023

Eastern Randolph spoiled the Patriots’ bid for their eighth win of the season and took home an 88-84 victory and the outright regular season Piedmont Athletic Conference championship.

10/02/2023

Twenty-eight of the best Whole Hog Barbecue cook teams are competing for a state championship ring this weekend in Kinston.
Justin Thompson with Fat N Sassy in Staley is among the cooks.

Twenty-eight of the best Whole Hog Barbecue cook teams are competing for a state championship ring this weekend in Kinston. Justin Thompson with Fat N Sassy in Staley is among the cooks.

09/02/2023

The Archdale-Trinity Chamber of Commerce will hold its monthly Coffee & Conversation on Feb. 16 at Guil-Rand Fire Department. The talk focuses on Randolph County tourism and trails.

08/02/2023

Starworks glass resident artist Sadhbh Mowlds and ceramics resident artists Matt Kelleher and Theresa Yondo will present slides and discuss their work on Thursday, Feb. 16.

07/02/2023

The Uwharrie District of the Boy Scouts of America held its annual recognition banquet, during which an Asheboro Scout leader received an award.

06/02/2023

Our Daily Bread kitchen will hold its 33rd anniversary and fundraising event on Friday, Feb. 24, at AVS Catering & Banquet Centre, Asheboro.

05/02/2023

Hear “The sounds of freedom: From slavery to civil rights” as vocalist and academic Mary D. Williams performs at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 16, at the Asheboro Public Library.

04/02/2023

George Kivett has served Ash-Rand Rescue and EMS Inc. for over 50 years. The volunteer keeps doing what he can to help this Randolph County rescue squad function to its full ability.

03/02/2023

Are you a current Randolph County high school junior or senior interested in a career in advanced manufacturing? Apprenticeship Randolph is taking applications from Feb. 6-March 9.

02/02/2023

The weather predicting groundhog Punxsutawney Phil has made his prediction.

The weather predicting groundhog Punxsutawney Phil has made his prediction. After seeing his shadow, he forecast six more weeks of winter for the U.S.

02/02/2023

The online course, “Certified end-of-life specialist and hospice volunteer designation,” is being offered at Randolph Community College, Asheboro, starting this month.

01/02/2023

Kintegra Family Dentistry – Randolph has opened in the Randolph County Public Health building. Services will include general dentistry, fillings, extractions and cleanings for ages 0-18.

31/01/2023

Sing and Play ’23, the fifth-annual music competition for students from elementary through high school, returns in February with auditions and a concert at Jordan-Matthews in Siler City.

30/01/2023

Hot Glass Cold Beer will be held in the Starworks Glass Studio in Star on Feb. 9. Event includes a glassblowing demonstration by Thoryn Ziemba and the Starworks Glass team.

28/01/2023

Although working as a kindergarten teacher at Trinity Elementary School is demanding, Cynthia Brock feels it is gratifying and well worth the effort.

28/01/2023

For his birthday, 8-year-old Kane Simmons of Asheboro collected over 200 pounds of food, cat litter, toys, blankets, etc. to donate to the Humane Society of Randolph County.

26/01/2023

Starworks Art Market will be held Saturday, Feb. 4, in Star. Visit pop-up shops featuring handmade works from Starworks artists and local makers in this unique indoor shopping event.