A local couple raising special-needs grandchildren have an immediate need for the roof of the home to be replaced. If you would like to donate the labor or supplies or provide financial assistance to help cover the cost of a roof replacement, please refer to Case #15. Full Story »
ASHEBORO — The Archdale police officer thought the suspect was concealing a weapon behind his back. Full Story »
An area family with a chronically ill, disabled child is seeking assistance to purchase needed medical equipment. Unfortunately, this equipment is not covered by insurance and the family is on a limited income due to job loss. Full Story »
ASHEBORO — Downtown Asheboro will become an old-fashioned setting for the fifth year when Christmas on Sunset is held Friday from 6-9 p.m. Full Story »
RALEIGH — As always, Santa’s helpers will find a wide range of goods at deep discounts at the Division of Surplus Property of the N.C. Department of Administration. Full Story »
A local disabled senior adult is seeking help to repair a broken furnace and help with general weatherization of the home. Due to fixed income and chronic health problems, this senior is unable to complete these projects. Full Story »
FRANKLINVILLE — Lydia Craven calls it a blessing to share turnip greens. And sweet potato pies. And her time. Full Story »
Blasted by a roadside bomb, the last truck in the convoy flew into the air and landed on its side. The gunner ran out of the dust cloud shrouding the M1117 armored security vehicle while the driver crawled out through a hole. Full Story »
A local single parent who recently lost her job is in need of a washer and dryer. With a young family and limited income, these appliances cannot be purchased at this time. Full Story »
RAMSEUR — Two new commissioners took the oath of office during the regular meeting of the town board Monday night. Full Story »
ASHEBORO — Randolph County voters will get another chance to voice their opinion on a quarter-cent sales tax increase. This time, the increase will be packaged as a way to benefit education. Full Story »
Pinned down in the courtyard by enemy fire coming from inside the house, Cpl. Marco Martinez and several of his Marines hid behind palm trees and returned fire. One Marine took a bullet and collapsed like a sack of bricks, alive but paralyzed. Full Story »
A local family experiencing extreme financial hardship is seeking assistance for a new vacuum cleaner. If you would like to donate a used, in-good-condition vacuum cleaner or provide financial assistance to help cover the purchase of a new vacuum cleaner, please refer to Case #22. Full Story »
TROY — Patsy Hicks’ drawing was chosen by Star Post Office patrons as the favorite of the 18 entries received this year to be the Christmas cancellation stamp for Star, one of the U.S. Postal Service’s official Christmas towns. Full Story »
ASHEBORO — A Salvation Army bell ringer who took a collection kettle, bell and apron has been charged with larceny by employee. Full Story »
RANDLEMAN — It was a changing of the guard in Randleman Tuesday as Alderman Charles Byerly stepped down and newcomer Raymond Wall was sworn in to the Ward 3 seat on the town board of aldermen. Full Story »
The locals had not shown up for work at Vehicle Patrol Base Seray on the morning of July 31, 2007, and Staff Sgt. Christopher Upp was concerned. Combined with intelligence reports of an imminent Taliban attack, the villagers’ absence left him uneasy. Full Story »
A local unemployed adult is requesting sheets and blankets to help keep the family warm this winter. If you would like to donate sheets or blankets (of any size), or provide financial assistance to purchase these items, please refer to Case #5. Full Story »
ASHEBORO — Advertising and graphic design students at Randolph Community College have been working on a logo and brand identity for the Randolph County Historic Landmark Preservation Commission. Full Story »
Two of his Marines were dying just a few feet away, and gunfire all but pinned him to the ground. As he crouched behind a rock near the mouth of a cave, 1st Lt. Stephen James Boada could just about reach out and touch Full Story »
In well-rehearsed fashion, the four Marines knocked on a farmhouse door, opened it and tossed in a flash grenade before rushing inside. The morning of Nov. 16, 2005, was another day in Operation Steel Curtain to stem the flow of mercenaries entering Iraq from Syria. Full Story »
A local senior adult raising grandchildren is in need of reliable transportation. This grandmother is working hard to support her grandchildren and having a vehicle will greatly increase quality of life for everyone. Full Story »
ASHEBORO — The 2009 holiday parade season kicks off Thursday and continues through Dec. 12 in 10 Randolph County and nearby towns and cities. Full Story »
ASHEBORO — Inquiries continue from people interested in opening adult establishments in the city — or nearby. Full Story »
An elderly disabled couple is seeking assistance with the purchase of an electric dryer for their home. Due to chronic medical conditions, daily washing of clothing and linens is necessary and there is no dryer in the home. Full Story »
Christmas decorations illuminate Berlin's main shopping streets. AP Photo/Franka Bruns
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