Jonathan Rand News Today

Randleman's available workforce and interstate proximity help Randolph County, NC, to beat out SC for Ross Stores distribution center

BOONE — According to North Carolina Department of Transportation Public Information Officer Jonathan Rand, crews will start repaving U.S. 421 in Boone Sunday evening if the weather permits.

"Connecting in real life, as opposed to an app, is always preferable," said West Bloomfield's Dave Acosta, who will be one of many guest artists at this year’s convention.

LAURINBURG — The portion of U.S. 74 closed following a vehicle fire in Scotland County has reopened, a spokesperson for the NC Department of Transportation…

LAURINBURG — A portion of U.S. 74 Eastbound in Scotland County will remain closed through April 26 for “cleanup, structural and pavement repair” as the North…

The nominees for the 5th Annual Global Poker Awards have been released. The ceremony will take place on PokerGO on February 24 and poker fans can vote in four categories.

The Cherokee Civic Theatre is set to provide a feel-good, laugh-out-loud Valentine experience with its annual Sip & See Saturday, Feb. 10.

The Macomb Reads Carnival offered STEM activities, arts and crafts, games that were related to reading and books, and presentations from authors.

WATAUGA — The North Carolina Department of Transportation is aware of above-normal traffic congestion on Hwy 105 due to the traffic signal at the bridge.

BOONE — Houses were demolished along Bamboo Road near Wilson Ridge Road as the North Carolina Department of Transportation widening project continues with the right-of-way phase.