On Sunday, Feb. 23, former Southwestern Randolph High School standout Alex Coleman’s current college team, the North Carolina Tar Heels, won 4-0 in their NCAA Division I softball game against the Queens Royals.
The game took place at Anderson Softball Stadium. This was their first matchup against the Royals this season.
The Tar Heels’ next game is scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 26 at 6 p.m. at Anderson Softball Stadium against Elon Phoenix.
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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