On Sunday, March 9, former Uwharrie Charter Academy standout Mollie Bulla’s current college team, the Appalachian State Mountaineers, lost 4-3 in their NCAA Division I softball game against the Austin Peay Lady Govs.
The game took place at Cathi Maynard Park. This was their second matchup against the Lady Govs this season.
The Mountaineers’ next game is scheduled for Friday, March 14 at 6 p.m. at Bobcat Softball Stadium against Texas State Bobcats.
Archdale will host its 6th Annual Field of Honor Dedication to honor fallen service members. A brief ceremony and flag display are planned at Park Drive from May 21 through June 1.
Joshua Paul Dix has been arrested and charged with multiple counts related to sexual exploitation of a minor after an investigation by local authorities. The Invictus Task Force led efforts resulting in his arrest on May 7. The investigation is ongoing.
On March 3, 2026, the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Apprehension Team attempted to serve a felony arrest warrant on Justin Curtis Pugh at a residence on Rose Ave. in Asheboro.
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