On Wednesday, March 19, former Wheatmore High School standout Rylan Smith’s current college team, the Guilford Quakers, lost 8-7 in their NCAA Division III baseball game against the Averett Cougars.
The game took place at Edgar H. McBane Field. This was their first matchup against the Cougars this season.
The Quakers’ next game is scheduled for Saturday, March 22 at 12 p.m. at James C. Fox Field against Lynchburg Hornets.
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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