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andace Bongiovanni has had a passion for fast cars since her teenage years. Her Dad, Wesley Nixon, collected classic cars and used to tell people if you left a set of keys laying around the house, Candace was sure to take off in the vehicle, although she pleads the fifth on that. Her passion for classic cars is shared by her husband Mike, and together, they began to collect, restore, and sell them as a hobby. A friend mentioned to them that if they were going to buy, trade or sell more than five cars per year, they would need a license, and so Carolina Classic Cars was born. While their main residence is on Lake Norman, Candace wanted to open her business closer to her hometown of Randleman, and they were fortunate enough to find a property on Hwy 64 West that suited their needs. They put a lot into renovating the buildings and making them a perfect backdrop for the incredible vehicles that flow through their doors. It is such a pleasure to stop in and see what is on the showroom floor on any given week. You can see everything from a 1935 Cadillac Fleetwood (pictured on cover) previously owned by Elizabeth Arden (nee Florence Nightingale Graham) to a 1957 8 | asheboromagazine.com
Chevrolet Corvette Fueli – a truly gorgeous machine. In addition to the showroom, they have an automotive repair shop on site. Candace wanted to offer maintenance, repair and detailing under one roof that while it specializes in classic cars, is equipped to handle all of todays’ modern vehicles as well. A beautiful shop with a talented team of individuals who service these classic cars to keep them in top performance condition and who can handle any modifications an owner might request. Being located in the center of North Carolina allows Carolina Classic Cars easy access from anywhere in the state. But what if a buyer wishes to see the inventory and they are from farther afield? Candace has thought of that and beginning in January 2023 they will be offering concierge services to their customers from away. A private plane will be hangered at Asheboro Municipal Airport and will be on standby to fly in potential buyers, who will then be picked up and chauffeured to the facility.
Candace and her father attend car shows and estate sales together all over the country, looking for classic cars. In addition to buying outright through these outlets, she takes cars on consignment if they meet her high standards. She would not sell anything that she would not want in her own private collection. Each car comes with its unique history. The 1935 Cadillac Fleetwood on the cover for example, was owned by Elizabeth Arden and upon her death, it was bequeathed to her chauffer, Charles Noble, for his many years of service. It was placed in protective storage, and upon his death in 2003, his children rebuilt the engine and sold it to its current owner. The car has only 32,134 original miles, and a few of Ms. Arden’s personal belongings can still be found in the compartments of the car to this day. Another of the cars currently on the floor is a 1950 Cadillac Deville in mint condition owned by the Bonanno mafia family for over 60 years. This car transported the infamous “Rat Pack” to various
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gigs including Las Vegas. A beautiful painting on the trunk depicts the “Rat Pack” as well as one of the wives, who was a former showgirl! Each if these classics has its own history and is looking for a new owner to turn the page and begin a new chapter. If you are looking for a classic, wellmaintained car – Carolina Classic Cars is a great place to go. If Candace does not have what you are looking for, she will know where to look and can find it for you. Stop in today and check out the inventory on-hand. They have a large staff to maintain the facilities on 64 and do the work on the cars. Jackie and Harvey Willis manage the administrative side of things, and David Varner manages the property. David grew up in a family of gearheads and enjoys anything to do with automotive and motorsports. He is a contributing factor to the day-to day task of keeping cars in tip top shape. He is actively involved in many car clubs and attends various cruise ins and classic
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car functions across the state. Candace is known for having a wicked sense of humor and is often playing practical jokes on her team members. The latest one she pulled was setting up a “dummy” mechanic she had purchased at a show late on a Sunday evening to appear to be ‘working’ on one of the cars in the showroom. When her team arrived for work on Monday, they got quite a shock! I must say, when I first stopped in to do this interview, I thought it was a real person! Candace is grateful for the warm welcome the Asheboro community has shown them. There are a tremendous amount of car enthusiasts in the area and they often stop in to see what's new on the showroom floor or to swap stories. The Bongiovanni’s are great supporters of many charities in the area and are always looking for ways to do more. Each of their “Cruise-in” events are held in conjunction with a local charity and their annual Toy Drive, coming up on December 10th at 8:00 am.
Bring your Hot Rods, American Classic Cars and Trucks for all to enjoy during the event. Parking is limited and it's first come first served so get there early to get a prime spot! The cruise-in kicks off at 8 am, and Santa Claus will be visiting the showroom from 11 to 12:30 pm. Bring a new unwrapped toy to be donated to the Randolph County Family Crisis Center. Music, refreshments and fun to be had by people of all ages! This event is free and for everyone that donates a new, unwrapped toy they will receive a $20 voucher valid towards any car care service at Allen Automotive Carolina Classic Cars is located at 120 Spring Forest Road, Asheboro along Hwy 64 West. They market their cars on over twenty social media platforms for car enthusiasts, and they have shipped cars to other states, as well as other countries. Buyers are responsible for coordinating their own shipping. Check out some of the current inventory on their website at www.thecarolinaclassiccars.com or visit them in Facebook at www.facebook.com/ thecarolinaclassiccars and make sure to “Like” the page to keep up with their upcoming events.
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very year, the IRS and other agencies change amounts based off inflation. Since 2022 had the most inflation we have seen since the 80’s, a lot of items were greatly adjusted. Take a look at a few updates for 2023. Social Security Increases for 2023 Social security payments will increase 8.7% for 2023, which is the largest increase since 1981. This increase is based on the increase in the Consumer Price Index from the 3rd quarter of 2021 through the 3rd quarter of 2022. The Social Security wage limit will increase by $13,200: from $147,000 up to $160,260. This increase means that employees earning more than $160,260 will pay an extra $818 in 2022 ($13,200 x 6.2% FICA rate). Inflation Adjustments There are numerous inflation adjustments for tax related items in 2023. Here are the highlights: The standard deduction increases to $13,850 for single filers (an increase of $900), $20,800 for head of household filers (an increase of $1,400) and $27,700 for married couples filing jointly (an increase of $1,800) 401k maximum contributions increased from $20,500 up to $22,500 ($30,000 if 50 years old or older). Maximum Simple IRA contributions increase from $14,000 up to $15,500 ($19,000 if 50 or older). IRA contributions increase from $6,000 up to $6,500 ($7,500 if 50 or older). Tax bracket tables increased about 7% Medicare premiums for higher income individuals decreased by about 3% (2022 had a 15% increase) The annual exclusion for gifts increases to $17,000 - up by $1000 The lifetime exclusion for estates is now almost $13 Million, up about $900k The teacher deduction for unreimbursed expenses is now
$300, up by $50. Business Moves Prior to Year End The most effective way a company can reduce income before year end is by purchasing fixed assets and placing them in service prior to year-end. You have the choice between deducting the entire purchase or taking a variety of different depreciation methods. Bottom line is that you can change your income to your advantage using the flexible depreciation rules. Of course, you should never buy something you do not need just to get a tax deduction. S Corp owners must pay themselves a reasonable salary. Owners have until the end of the year to increase wages to get them to a reasonable level. If your salary is already reasonable, owners should consider not paying any wages in November and December to save on FICA. For cash basis companies, accelerating purchases prior to year end and delaying receipts until January will defer income until next year. Cutting checks and holding them in a drawer does not count as a valid deduction. Similarly, receiving customer payments, but not depositing the checks still counts as income. Deadline for DBA's North Carolina has a new law regarding DBA's or “doing business as” (some counties call a DBA an "assumed name" or a "fictitious name"). If you filed for your DBA prior to 12/1/17, you need to file for a new certificate prior to 12/1/22. The reason for the re-file is so the state can create a statewide database of DBA's. Please seek legal advice. So we know this is a lot of changes. It is several reasons why consulting a tax expert who stays on top of these changes is best. Please come see us at Liberty Tax, 405 E. Dixie Drive in Asheboro or call 336-629-4700.
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HAYWORTH SELECTED FOR PBS ROOTLE AMBASSADOR PROGRAM
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BS North Carolina, an educational media network, Ambassador and to help connect local children and has appointed Randolph Partnership for Children families with PBS’ high quality early education resources,” (RPC) Executive Director Lisa Hayworth to serve as Hayworth said. “Especially for young children who are Randolph County’s first PBS Rootle Ambassador. not enrolled in licensed childcare—more than two-thirds The PBS Rootle Ambassador program takes locally of our local children—these free, award-winning early based community members who are strong supporters education programs and online resources are important of families with young children and trains them to use tools in helping prepare children for entering school. For and share the suite of PBS early education resources with me personally, I grew up learning with many of the early families in their communities. PBS characters, like Cookie Monster, the Count, Daniel “Our state is diverse, and each community is unique,” Tiger, and X the Owl, and I am loving connecting in this Dr. Melissa Rihm Thibault, PBS NC Chief Education and new way with all the great PBS KIDS’ characters and Innovation Officer, said at the time of the program’s content.” launch. “The Rootle Ambassador is, in each of these Hayworth will be highlighting the many ways to communities, bringing their knowledge, connections and engage with the programming over the coming months, deeply held understanding to the role, ensuring that each child is made aware of the assets and opportunities including the pbskids.org website and its engaging online activities designed to get young minds thinking. inherent in their home community.” About the Randolph Partnership for Children: Since Rootle is PBS NC’s locally branded 24/7 PBS KIDS 1999, the Randolph Partnership for Children (RPC), a nonChannel aimed at children ages 2 – 8 years old. The profit organization, has positively impacted the lives of programming takes a “whole child” curricular approach Randolph County’s young children. As the community’s lead proven to strengthen learning outcomes. The PBS organization for young children and their families, RPC works Rootle Ambassador program was announced in 2021. with and through diverse agencies, individuals, organizations, It was developed from the knowledge that local family and communities to ensure all children enter school healthy. members, educators, and community leaders have a tremendous impact within the early childhood education space, as well as the need to equitably reach children across the state. Primary funding is provided by the William R. Kenan, Jr. Charitable Trust grant. Hayworth is a member of the second cohort for ambassadors. The program’s goal is to have an ambassador in every NC county within five years. Hayworth has served as executive director for RPC for seven years. RPC is part of the Smart Start network and is the community’s lead organization for young children and their families. “I am thrilled to represent the Randolph Partnership Randolph Partnership for Children Executive Director with Rootle mascot Read-A-Roo and our county as a Rootle
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RCC NURSING PROGRAM RANKED NO. 3 IN STATE
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andolph Community College’s Nursing program was recently ranked third in the state for 2023 by RegisteredNursing.org, an organization of RNs based in California whose mission is to “promote excellence in nursing by enabling future and current nurses with the education and employment resources they need to succeed.” It was the seventh nursing school and program rankings for the organization. “This remarkable ranking indicates our faculty's commitment to student success,” Nursing Department Head Kim Kimrey said. “Our faculty strives to make a significant impact on the health and welfare of others by immersing our students in innovative and collaborative learning approaches, which we feel are integral in providing a quality education. I am beyond proud of our exceptionally hard-working students, faculty, and staff who have all contributed to this esteemed honor.” According to the website: “Randolph Community College in Asheboro, North Carolina, is home to an accomplished nursing program. Nursing students learn to manage a community's diverse health care needs, including those of vulnerable or marginalized patients, with caring effectiveness.” Western Carolina University had the top program, while Central Piedmont Community College ranked second. For the rankings, RegisteredNursing.org obtained NCLEX-RN exam pass rates for all RN programs — Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN), Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), Direct-Entry Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) — state by state, requesting the previous five years of information. The NCLEX-RN exam is used by all state boards of nursing across the United States to help assess a student’s competency and is required for licensure. Once the data was obtained, the organization filtered
out programs that have closed or would be closing at the time of data collecting, programs with no pass rate data available for the previous one or two years, depending on the state and number of years of data available; and programs with only one year of pass rates. The organization then analyzed the pass rates going back to the most recent years of data available up to five years. Schools’ pass rates were averaged together and weighted by the recency of the exam. Other contributing factors weighed into the rankings included but were not limited to, tuition cost, average program length, geo coverage, further educational pathways and partnerships, and number of cohorts annually. For the complete list, visit https://www. registerednursing.org/state/north-carolina/. For more on the ranking methodology, visit https://www. registerednursing.org/rn-ranking-methodology/. To find out more about RCC’s Nursing program, visit https://www.randolph.edu/academics/college-majors/ associate-degree-nursing/index.aspx.
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RCC HOSTING EMPLOYER INTEREST LUNCHEON NOV. 16
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re you struggling to find manufacturing, automotive, or information technology employees? Would you like to hear more about Randolph County’s local youth apprenticeship program, Apprenticeship Randolph? Randolph Community College is hosting a Randolph County Employer Interest Luncheon on Wednesday, Nov. 16, from 12-1:30 p.m. at the JB and Claire Davis Corporate Training Center on the Asheboro Campus. Please RSVP by Wednesday, Nov. 9, to Stacey Miller, Director of Apprenticeships & Pathways, at 336-318-4958 or at https://tinyurl.com/44cy9ykh.
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fillet welds on carbon steel with prescribed electrodes in the flat, horizontal, and overhead positions. This class prepares students to obtain an ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers) Welding Certificate (additional fee required). The class (#80770) is Mondays and Wednesdays, Jan. 9-May 3, from 5-9 p.m. The cost is $240.55. These welding courses are in room 200 of the Administration/Education Building on the Asheboro Campus Call 336-328-1750 or visit https://selfservice. cloud.randolph.edu/Student/instantenrollment/ Search?subjects=WLD for more information or to register.
REQUIRED RADIOGRAPHY INFORMATION SESSIONS NOW ONLINE AT RCC
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f you have ever broken a bone or had an ultrasound, you were helped by a radiologic technologist (RT). Led by top-notch faculty through hands-on course work in the state-of-the-art Dr. Robert S. Shackleford Jr. Allied Health Center, Randolph Community College’s Radiography Program will prepare you for a promising career as an RT. Information sessions, which are mandatory for program admission, are now posted on the program’s webpage. Students must download the posted documents, watch the presentation, complete a brief questionnaire, and email that to Elaine Sill at ewsill@randolph.edu. There is also an in-person information session slated for Tuesday,
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Nov. 15, at noon in room 103 of the Allied Health Center. For more information, visit https://www.randolph.edu/ academics/college-majors/radiography/index.aspx.
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TOP-UP CELEBRATION AT UWHARRIE CHARTER ACADEMY
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he Uwharrie Charter Academy held a Top-Up Celebration on November 2nd to commemorate the roof being installed on UCA’s Career Academy, High School, and Central Office located at 5154 US Hwy 220 Business South in Asheboro. The construction company, Shelco LLC hopes to be completed with the project by July
2023. School Administrators, local community leaders and UCA Board Members were in attendance to celebrate the special occasion with lunch and presentation. Attendees signed the roof before it was installed that day. Pictured are Randolph County Commissioners Hope Haywood and David Allen signing the roof for the building.
Randolph County Commissioners Hope Haywood and David Allen signing the roof for the building before it get installed. 18 | asheboromagazine.com
5TH ANNUAL “SWING FORE SENIORS” GOLF TOURNAMENT SELLS OUT, SEES RECORD NUMBER OF SPONSORS by Jill Jackson
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Randolph Senior Adults Association held the 5th Annual "Swing FORE Seniors" Golf Tournament on Thursday, October 13, 2022 at Pinewood Country Club. With 25 teams (100 golfers!) and more sponsors and community support than ever before, this year was the biggest tournament to date! A huge thank you goes to Event Chair Bill Croom, who put in many hours of preparation and provided fantastic leadership for the event! As one of RSAA’s largest fundraiser, all proceeds from the event helps to fulfill its mission of empowering adults ages 50 and over in Randolph County toward a life of personal independence, healthy aging, social connection, and life-long learning. The tournament results: •1 st place (51): Steve Wrenn, Brian Wrenn, Ryan
Hodges and Jason Crowe • 2nd place (56): Earl Sudduth, Mike McIntyre, Rob Parsons and Michael McIntyre • 3rd place (57): Larry Simpson, Allen Liles, Ted Anderson and David Boger • Closest-to-the-Pin Winners: Karen Brookshire (#8) and Salem Lee (#17) Thank you to all of the sponsors of the 5th Annual "Swing FORE Seniors" Golf Tournament and to Asheboro Popcorn Co. for providing delicious, freshly-popped popcorn for golfers to enjoy! Visit RSAA’s Facebook page (@RCSAAInc) to view pictures from the tournament. Plans are already underway for the 6th Annual “Swing FORE Seniors” Golf Tournament. Mark your calendar now to join us on Thursday, October 12, 2023.
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About the Randolph Senior Adults Association: The Randolph Senior Adults Association (RSAA), a nonprofit organization, is the community’s lead organization for adults age 50 and over. RSAA is a United Way agency. For more information, visit: www.senioradults.org.
With holiday spirits and festivities in full force, there’s a great deal of focus on the sweets and treats that make the season bright. Although it’s often a challenge to keep one’s health and nutrition in mind while enjoying the tasty pleasures of the holidays, it’s especially important for seniors to prioritize healthy habits and manage appropriate levels of sugar, salt and fat. Here is a recipe for a holiday dessert without abandoning nutrition.
APPLE BLUEBERRY CRUMBLE Ingredients
Toppings
3 large Red or Golden Delicious apples (about 2 lbs), unpeeled and cut into ½-inch pieces (about 4 cups) 2 tbsp brown sugar 2 tbsp whole-wheat flour 1 tsp vanilla extract ½ tsp ground cinnamon 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
½ cup walnuts, very finely chopped ½ cup old-fashioned or quick-cooking oats 2 tbsp brown sugar 2 tbsp whole-wheat flour 2 tbsp ground flaxseed or wheat germ 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 1/8th teaspoon salt 2 tbsp canola oil
Directions
Preheat the oven to 400°F. Place the apples, brown sugar, flour, vanilla and cinnamon in a large bowl and toss to coat. Gently stir in the blueberries. Place the apple mixture in an 8 x 8-inch baking pan or dish and set aside. To make the topping, place the walnuts, oats, brown sugar, flour, flaxseed, cinnamon and salt in a medium bowl and stir to combine. Add the oil and stir until the oat mixture is well coated. Spread the topping evenly over the fruit mixture. Bake 40-45 minutes, or until the fruit is tender and the topping is golden brown (cover with foil about halfway through if the topping browns too quickly). 20 | asheboromagazine.com
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hile looking back at years of successes and looking toward an even brighter future, the Randolph Community College community celebrated Founders’ Week Sept. 4-9 as the College turned 60 years old. The on-campus celebration started Tuesday, Sept. 6, with Community and Campus Resources Day on the plaza of the Asheboro Campus. Community organizations joined RCC clubs and divisions at tables, handing out information before rain put a halt on the event at noon. On Wednesday, Sept. 7, the RCC Library opened its archives exhibit, put together by Archival Services Librarian Laura Silva using artifacts gathered by English/ Communications Instructor Clark Adams and now-retired Dean of Library Services Debbie Luck. “The school's purpose when it opened 60 years was to offer training to help students advance in their chosen field or provide training for them to enter a new career. Sixty years later, our mission is very much the same. Debbie Luck and I began our work by collecting anything we could find that told the story of the college — from college catalogs to even ashtrays with the College’s name on it. “Some of you may see them as just old dusty, musty papers with rusted staples and paper clips, with names of people you have never heard of who are long since deceased. However, I see so much more than that. It is story of successes, failures, challenges, accomplishments, pride, and service to our community. The archives are the story of our hundreds of dedicated employees, but also the story of our students, our graduates, and
James Willett (left) and Lassiter chat on a bench in Azalea Park. Willett was one of the College’s first students in 1962 and is still taking courses at RCC. Photo by Perfecta Visuals 26 | asheboromagazine.com
it tells the story of how Randolph County has grown, adapted, transformed, and survived over the past 60 years. The archives are not static, nor stagnant. Each day, a document, publication, or photograph that produced the day before may be deposited in the college archives. Therefore, we are all part of the college archives.” The College celebrated RCC Impact Day on Thursday, Sept. 8, with social media posts on the impact the College makes on the local community, focusing on Apprenticeship Randolph. The RCC Foundation Donor Gala, an annual appreciation dinner for the College’s top donors, was held that night at Holly Ridge Golf Links. On Friday, Sept. 9, RCC faculty and staff, Trustees, and local elected officials gathered in Azalea Park to celebrate with — what else — an armadillo cake. “I want to thank the Foundation for putting this together,” Acting President Elbert Lassiter said to the attendees. “This really is a wonderful place to work because we make a difference. I appreciate you all being here.” Lassiter then introduced a special guest, James Willett, who was in the first collision repair course at the thenRandolph Industrial Education Center (RIEC) in 1962 and is still taking classes this semester. RIEC opened its doors for classes on Sept. 4, 1962, with an enrollment of 115 full-time students who ranged in age from 16- 45 years, eight faculty members, and four staff members. The first class met in what is now room 115 of the Administration/Education Center. For more RCC history, visit https://libguides.randolph. edu/archives/college_timeline.
RCC faculty, staff, and Trustees gather with local elected officials in Azalea Park Photo by Perfecta Visuals
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CALENDAR OF CHRISTMAS EVENTS 14th Annual Country Christmas Train Nov 25-27th, Dec 2nd-4th, 8th-11th, 16th-23rd & 26th & 27th; 4:30 to 9 pm Denton Farm Park, Denton Ride the Handy Dandy Railroad to see the lights and Nativity movie. Visit the church and sing carols, and much more! Asheboro Christmas Parade Dec 2nd, 7 to 8:30 pm Downtown Asheboro Come out and join us for the annual Christmas Parade. There will be plenty of homemade and professional floats, bands, chorus groups and much more! Christmas Tree Lighting & Parade Dec 3rd, 2:30 to 6 pm 104 N Greensboro Street, Liberty Annual Christmas Parade will start at 2:30 on Greensboro Street with the Tree Lighting Festival on Depot Street immediately following! Come Celebrate Christmas in downtown Liberty, listen to Live Music, shop at our Holiday Market, get your picture taken with Santa for FREE, all while eating FREE hotdogs, hot cocoa, and roasting s’mores on the open fire! This is a great day for the whole family!! Don’t forget every picture taken with Santa enters you into a chance to win a BIKE! Be the Light 5K & Tree Lighting Dec 3rd, 4:30 to 7 pm Creekside Park, Archdale Run 5 Feed 5 and SerCo will co-host the second annual Be the Light 5K with the proceeds feeding hungry children and providing gifts for children and families in need this Christmas. This will be a HUGE family event for the holidays at Creekside Park! The event will start off with a 5K run/walk through the park and end the 5K with the annual Creekside Tree Lighting as well as many activities for families including: food trucks, photo booth pictures with Santa and the Grinch, crafts, cookies with Mrs. Claus, hot cocoa, roasting marshmallows and lots more! The 5K entry will be $30 and includes a awesome T-shirt! After Nov 20th, the 30 | asheboromagazine.com
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