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Supreme Court justice to announce re-election in Asheboro
N.C. Supreme Court Justice Paul Newby will announce his candidacy for re-election at 10 a.m. Feb. 3 in Asheboro. He is the only Randolph County native to ever serve on the N.C. Supreme Court.

January 27, 2012
Perdue announces she won't seek re-election in 2012
Gov. Bev Perdue has announced that she will not run for re-election in 2012, citing a growing political divide that is making it difficult to "find any bipartisan solutions."

January 26, 2012
Eblin named new CEO at Randolph Hospital
Steven E. Eblin will take over as CEO of Randolph Hospital on March 1, replacing Robert E. Morrison who announced his retirement in October 2011. Samuel D. Cranford Jr., chairman of the hospital’s board of directors, made the announcement Wednesday.

January 26, 2012
Be a mentor – and make a difference!
Take some time this month to consider being a mentor. Also, be sure to remember those that mentored you. Jan. 26 is National Thank Your Mentor Day. In this column, Sandi Norman, executive director of Communities In Schools of Randolph County, explains what you can do to help students in Randolph County succeed.

January 25, 2012 1 Photo

Community Connection

Musicians earn positions in district honor bands
Seven Asheboro City Schools students have earned, through competitive audition, positions in the 2012 Central District Bandmasters Association All-District Honor Bands.

January 26, 2012
It's a girl! Chimp born Monday at N.C. Zoo
A baby chimpanzee was born Monday at the N.C. Zoo, marking the 12th chimp birth at the park since its opening in 1974 and the second since August 2010.

January 18, 2012 1 Photo
Volunteers needed at the N.C. Zoo
For those looking for something more than New Year’s resolutions of diet and exercise this year, consider reshaping your life by becoming a volunteer at the North Carolina Zoo.

January 13, 2012
Archdale library offering eReader help
Did you receive a new eReader (Kindle, Nook or similar device) as a gift? Or perhaps you were lucky enough to receive an iPad or other brand of tablet computer. Would you like to learn how use your device to download free eBooks from your library?

January 8, 2012

Randolph County Business News

3 area nursing homes win enhancement grants
Clapp’s Convalescent Nursing Home in Asheboro, Woodland Hill Care & Rehabilitation Center in Asheboro and Universal Health Care in Ramseur have been awarded $10,000 grants for resident-centered computer systems.

January 26, 2012
PTRWA names new executive director
Class of 2012 Leadership Randolph announced
New leadership at CommunityOne, Bank of Granite

Deaths & Funerals

Celebrations

Happy Birthday: Eastyn Olivia Earl
Eastyn Olivia Earl of Lancaster, S.C., celebrated her first birthday on Nov. 8, 2011.

November 9, 2011 1 Photo
Wedding: Gonzalez-Ward
Katie Elizabeth Ward of Raleigh became the bride of Jonathan Alexander Gonzalez of Raleigh on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011, at First United Methodist Church in Asheboro with the Rev. Mike Holder officiating.

November 2, 2011 1 Photo

And In Other News …

Audio: Coast guard tells ship captain to 'Go on board!'
An officer in the Italian coast guard argued with the captain of a capsizing cruise liner, repeatedly ordering the captain to return to his ship to coordinate rescue efforts, according to an audio recording released this week.

January 18, 2012 1 Photo
Viral video: Announcer goes nuts after full-court shot wins game
One college basketball play-by-play radio host likely needed some throat lozenges when he woke up Sunday morning, a day after his shocked, screaming reaction to a game-winning basket.

January 17, 2012 1 Photo
Viral video: Groom surprises bride with Justin Bieber dance
The choreographed wedding dance is a staple of a healthy viral video diet, right up there with cute kittens and babies laughing at everyday sounds. Still, it's hard not to smile when you watch one as well-executed as this groom's Justin Bieber tribute to his new bride.

January 13, 2012 1 Photo
5 tips to help you land a new job in 2012
Job-hunting websites expect hiring to improve in 2012. So whether you’ve been out of work for a while or are simply looking for a change, here are some tips to ensure a successful job search.

January 13, 2012 1 Photo