U.S. Air Force
Air Force Airman 1st Class Caleb N. McMasters graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force. McMasters is a 2009 graduate of Eastern Randolph High School in Ramseur. He is the stepson of Sherry McMasters of Ramseur.
Air Force Airman 1st Class Justin W. Harden graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas. Harden completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force. Harden is a 2009 graduate of Randleman High School. He is the son of William Harden of Pleasant Garden and Tammy Sewell of Climax.
Air Force Airman 1st Class Brittany A. Barfield graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas. Barfield completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force. Barfield is a 2007 high school graduate of Randolph Community College in Asheboro. She is the daughter of Melinda Peeler of Randleman and Johnny Barfield of Asheboro.
U.S. Army National Guard
Army National Guard Pvt. Willie J. Balfour has graduated from the Infantryman One Station Unit Training at Fort Benning in Columbus, Ga. The training consists of Basic Infantry Training and Advanced Individual Training.
During the nine weeks of basic combat training, Balfour received training in drill and ceremonies, weapons employment, map reading, tactics, military courtesy, military justice, physical fitness, first aid skills, and Army history, core values and traditions. Additional training included development of basic combat skills and battlefield operations and tactics, and experienced use of various weapons and weapons defenses available to the infantry crewman.
The Advanced Individual Training course is designed to train infantry soldiers to perform reconnaissance operations; employ, fire and recover anti-personnel and anti-tank mines; locate and neutralize land mines and operate target and sight equipment; operate and maintain communications equipment and radio networks; construct field firing aids for infantry weapons; and perform infantry combat exercises and dismounted battle drills, which includes survival procedures in a nuclear, biological or chemical contaminated area.
Balfour, a 2007 graduate of Asheboro High School, is the son of Carla Patterson and Eric Balfour, both of Asheboro.
U.S. Army Reserve
Army Reserve Pfc. Joseph L. Escamilla has graduated from Basic Combat Training at Fort Knox in Kentucky.
During the nine-week training period, he received instruction in drill and ceremony, weapons, rifle marksmanship and bayonet training, chemical warfare, field training and tactical exercises, armed and unarmed combat, military courtesy, military justice, physical fitness, first aid, and Army history, traditions, and core values. Escamilla is the nephew of Josefina E. Ayllon of Sophia.
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Zoo’s African Pavilion closing for renovations
One of the N.C. Zoo’s African exhibits, the indoor African Pavilion, will close for five days for repairs and improvements beginning Feb. 6.
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Basic sewing class begins Feb. 21 at RCC Archdale Center
Have you ever wondered if you would like to sew? Randolph Community College is offering a Basic Sewing class at its Archdale Center, taught by local seamstress Johnnie Springett.
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RCC Archdale Center launching book club Feb. 21
This spring, Randolph Community College’s Archdale Center will be the site of a different kind of course that will appeal to those who appreciate the Southern tradition of storytelling.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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?
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Cedar Falls history group to present library program
Members of the Cedar Falls Historical Society will discuss the history of their community and their efforts to preserve it at 7 p.m. Jan. 12 at the Asheboro Public Library.
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Diane Frost in running for national award
Dr. Diane Frost, superintendent of Asheboro City Schools, is one of four finalists in the 2012 National Superintendent of the Year program sponsored by the American Association of School Administrators, ARAMARK Education and ING.
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Coble expected to be released Tuesday
If all goes as doctors expect, U.S. Rep. Howard Coble (R-NC) will have to stay only one more night at a Greensboro hospital.
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