On Sunday, March 23, former Southwestern Randolph High School standout Tyler Parks’ current college team, the North Carolina Tar Heels, won 10-0 in their NCAA Division I baseball game against the Boston Eagles.
The game took place at Harrington Athletics Village. This was their third matchup against the Eagles this season.
The Tar Heels’ next game is scheduled for Tuesday, March 25 at 7 p.m. at Truist Field against South Carolina Gamecocks.
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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