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Soccer Game Preview: Randleman Plays at Home
Randleman is 0-9-1 against Asheboro since August of 2016 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Tuesday. The Randleman Tigers will look to defend their home pitch against the Asheboro Blue Comets at 6:00 p.m. Both teams beat their previous opponents by a single goal, so this matchup might be just as contested.
Cypress Pointe Fire & Rescue celebrates three promotions
Three Cypress Pointe Fire and Rescue firefighters were recently promoted to captain. “All organizations look to promote the most qualified person for the position,” announced Cypress Pointe Fire and Rescue Chief Mike Cameron on social media. “However, we have chosen to look deeper than the standard promotion practices used by similar departments. We have evaluated both existing talent as well as untapped talent with leadership qualities to help us build future generations of firefighters. We are not just evaluating certification and longevity, we are looking for leaders with the right attitude that will represent the department on the incident scene, in the station and most importantly in the community.”
Chatham County Roundup: Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp on Wade Barber Park and More
Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, August 27. He discussed the dedication of Wade Barber Park in Pittsboro’s North Landing. He also talked about a recent session with the Hunt State Policy Fellows on K-12 Education. He also discussed his involvement in the EPA’s Water and Wastewater Systems Cybersecurity Task Force. He also mentioned upcoming community events, and more.
Richmond returns to win column, sweeps series with Montgomery Central
ROCKINGHAM — The majority of Monday’s volleyball match between Richmond and Montgomery Central high schools rarely saw either team take a lead larger than five or six points. With classes in session for the first time this school year, the Lady Raiders found ways to break away when...
City offices closed on Monday for Labor Day
The City of Sanford's administrative offices will be closed on Monday, September 2, 2024, in observation of Labor Day. There will be no yard waste or bulk trash collection for Monday routes. GFL Environmental will collect trash and recycling on the regular schedule. TriRiver Water will be available for water/wastewater...
PHOTOS: Lady Raiders vs. Montgomery Central
ROCKINGHAM — The Richmond Senior High School volleyball team was productive in hitting its way around a tough defense Monday. In their match against Montgomery Central High School, the Lady Raiders swept the season series 3-1. Set scores were 25-20, 23-25, 25-20 and 25-20. Richmond (4-2) will open Sandhills...
SL tennis falls to defending SAC champs
Aug. 29—Southern Lee tennis took its first loss of the 2024 season Tuesday evening in a match against three-time defending Sandhills Athletic Conference champion Pinecrest, falling 7-2 on the Southern courts. The Lady Cavaliers (2-1, 2-1 SAC) earned both of their team points thanks to top-seed Genesis Gonzalez, who prevailed at No. 1 singles over the Lady Patriots' Livia Pratt in an 8-0 ...
AHS, ER, Tigers off to hot starts
D.J. Scott ran 28 times for 226 yards and a pair of touchdowns as Asheboro opened the season with a 38-14 rout of Albemarle. Quincey Lee had 93 yards on 6 carries and also ran for a pair of touchdowns. Quarterback Landon Laughlin was 8-of-14 for 149 yards and a...
No. 1 Lady Falcons stay unbeaten
Aug. 26—The season could not be off to a better start for Lee Christian volleyball. The Lady Falcons romped through five matches in two days to begin the season at a tournament in Fayetteville the weekend before last. The performance, in which Lee defeated four larger schools, immediately shot the team to the No. 1 spot in the first NCISAA 1A MaxPreps rankings. They have played two ...
Prep Roundup: Eagles click in volleyball; Southwestern Randolph racks up strong start in soccer
Uwharrie Charter Academy’s volleyball team has had plenty to celebrate across the first couple of weeks of the season. The Eagles have already reached the 10-win mark with a bunch of non-conference matches. (PJ Ward-Brown / Randolph Record) Uwharrie Charter Academy has won nine of its first 10 volleyball...
Water Discoloration Issues
Our recommendation is to attempt a flush of your water pipes in your home by running a water tap for 5 minutes. If the water doesn’t clear up in that time, give us a call at 910-692-2206 or 910-281-4719 (after hours call 910-692-1627). Our Utilities and Fire Teams are...
Pet of the Day: Jackson needs a forever family
STALEY, N.C. (WGHP) — Meet Jackson, our FOX8 Pet of the Day!. If you’re interested in adopting this pet or any other pets at Happy Hills Animal Foundation, please call (336) 622-3620 or visit the Happy Hills Animal Foundation website. Happy Hills Animal Foundation is located at 3143...
United We Farm
Lori Stanistreet drives two hours just to deliver a few cases of fresh-picked produce. Starting at her home in Sanford, she loads up at a farm in the Cumberland County town of Godwin, then continues on to Burgaw, in Pender County. Her destination: Feast Down East, a regional hub of 42 farmers across 14 southeastern counties. Stanistreet doesn’t mind the drive. On nice days, she stops at parks along the way and walks her German shepherd-mix service dog.
City Seeks Public Input for Downtown Small Area Plan
The City of Sanford is seeking public input from residents, business owners, property owners, and the broader Sanford community to complete a Downtown Sanford Small Area Plan which will serve as a comprehensive guide for development over the next 15 to 20 years. “The goal of this plan is to...
Hydrant Flushing to Purge Discolored Water
Our Utilities and Fire Crews are flushing hydrants around town - and some will remain open overnight. This is to purge the system and clear up any discoloration in our water. Tests at the water treatment plant and at locations throughout the Town show that the water is safe to use and drink. Our utilities superintendent is using tap water for his coffee all day.
Watch: J.D. Vance Fumbles Repeatedly Trying to Defend Trump Campaign
A one-on-one interview with Meet the Press has done absolutely nothing for J.D. Vance’s likability problem.NBC’s Kristen Welker sat down with Donald Trump’s vice presidential pick on Sunday, but questions Vance could have used to clear the air with voters were instead used as opportunities to double down on how weird and alienating the fairly unpopular candidate is.Vance—who has famously likened abortion to murder—insisted that the “childless cat lady” comment he made about Democratic leadership in 2021 was intended to be about wanting to give women more “choices.” Still, he doesn’t regret it.“You’re calling it a sarcastic comment, and yet...
Village of Pinehurst Labor Day Operating Information
The Village of Pinehurst offices will close Monday, September 2, in observance of Labor Day. “One and Done,” solid waste collection scheduled for the week of September 2 will be delayed by one day and be picked up Tuesday through Friday. There will be no solid waste collected on Monday.
Carthage St closed between Hawkins Ave and Moore St until 5AM on Thursday, August 29
Carthage Street is closed between Moore Street and Hawkins Avenue until 5:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 29. The closure is to allow the City's street department to repair a water service line and asphalt in this area. No water outages are anticipated to occur. For news and information about the...
Varsity volleyball is 2-3 after split with Southern Lee
After a recent loss to Southern Lee, August 19, with a final score of 1-3, the Montgomery Central High School women’s varsity volleyball lost a tough match to Richmond at MCHS, August 20, before taking on Southern Lee in a rematch that produced a home victory for the Timberwolves August 21, 3-1.
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