Randolph County News

In Randolph County, Bennett, Kidd are only contested commissioner race

By James Ledbetter | Oct 29, 2020

With many Randolph County races settled during the primary, there is one seat that is contested.

Tennessee nonprofit gets $20 from Randolph County to acquire Asheboro-based health care provider

By James Ledbetter | Sep 13, 2020

Randolph Health has found a buyer, including funding from the county to help complete the transaction.

From South North Carolina News

Robeson DWI court slated to receive an additional $50,000 from COVID-19 relief funding

By James Ledbetter | 4 years ago

State Senators said they included funds for Robeson County's DWI Treatment Court from a recently approved $1 billion virus relief package.

Randolph Community College offers health care-related courses online

By James Ledbetter | Aug 12, 2020

Randolph Community College said that it will offer an online “Medication Aide” course and a night and day “Nursing Assistant I” courses, starting Monday, Aug. 17.

North Carolina’s unemployment trust still in good shape amid COVID-19 crisis

By James Ledbetter | Jul 28, 2020

Despite the unprecedented use, North Carolina's unemployment trust fund is still able to provide checks to people who remain without work because of the COVID-19 health crisis.

Randolph election officials discuss voting options amid COVID-19

By James Ledbetter | Jun 30, 2020

The Randolph County Board of Elections members discussed various voting options when they met on June 9 ahead of a state deadline at the end of July.

Diversity, inclusion a top priority for High Point in new budget

By James Ledbetter | Jun 17, 2020

As communities across the U.S. face protests about racial inequality, High Point policymakers are moving forward with plans to make diversity an important part of the community.

Publicly traded firms received $365 million in small business loans, Rep. Walker says 'winners and losers' should not be sorted for program

By James Ledbetter | Apr 28, 2020

U. S. Rep. Mark Walker (R-6th District) says banks and big business should not be "sorting winners and losers" when it comes to the Paycheck Protection Program.