Liberty Leader Newspaper March 2024

Deadline

March 29

Release Date

April 5

Serving

Liberty Staley Snow Camp

Julian Climax Ramseur

Franklinville

FUJIHATSU & TOYOTSU Battery Components, North Carolina LLC (“FTBC”) Announces Production Operation in Liberty

Upcoming Events:

6 WRESTLING CLUB MTG

9 BRUNSWICK STEW

9 BBQ SALE

10 TIME CHANGES

16 MT PLEASANT EGG HUNT

16 5K RUN W/ LILY

17 ST PATRICK DAY MUSIC

17 COBLES CRUISE IN

20 CHAMBER MEMBER MEAL

23 EASTER EGG HUNTS

23 100YR GRACE CHAPEL SC

30 EASTER EGG HUNTS

31 EASTER EGG HUNTS

31 HAPPY EASTER

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DETAILS ON THESE EVENTS

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ethic of the Randolph County employee. We are pleased to add FTBC to our proud list of corporate citizens.”

Liberty, NC – FTBC, a newly-formed joint venture between Fujihatsu Tech America, Inc. and Toyota Tsusho America Inc., has announced a new production operation in Liberty to manufacture and sell prismatic aluminum cell cases and cell covers with discharge valves to meet the increasing demand for automotive batteries, particularly with the growing adoption of electrified vehicles (EVs) like hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) and battery electric vehicles (BEVs). The manufacturing facility is scheduled to be completed this year, with mass production starting in 2025. The initial production volume is planned to be 2.7 million units/month increasing to 3.6 million units/ month after January 2026. The new operation will support Toyota Battery Manufacturing North Carolina.

FTBC’s projected capital investment over five years will exceed $60 million in machinery and equipment, and the company will create at least 133 new jobs over that same five-year period. The company’s competitive wages and benefits package will offer an attractive option for job seekers. “On behalf of the Randolph County Board of Commissioners I want to welcome FTBC to our County,” stated Darrell Frye, Chairman of the Randolph County Board of Commissioners. “The $60 million investment and 133 new jobs will further provide job opportunities for our citizens, especially for young families that will sustain our economy for years to come. The presence of FTBC is a further acknowledgement of the businessfriendly attitude of Randolph County, our quality of life, and the work

FTBC was established in July of 2023 and the joint venture was publicly announced earlier this month. The new company is 60% owned by Fujihatsu Tech America, Inc., which will lend its technical expertise to the project, and 40% by Toyota Tsusho America Inc., which will provide administrative and operational support.

FTBC will receive training support from the North Carolina Community College System; the training will be administered locally by Randolph Community College.

“On behalf of FTBC, we are grateful for Randolph County’s and North Carolina’s warm welcome and support of this project,” said Marissa Baxter, FTBC Human Resources Manager. “We are excited to join Randolph County’s thriving business community and look forward to growing with the Piedmont Triad into the future.”

“We are excited to welcome another EV battery-related company to our community,” stated Randolph County EDC president Kevin Franklin. “FTBC will help to further diversify our industrial sector, and we are confident in their ability to thrive here in Randolph County.”

Support from the North Carolina Department of Commerce, the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina, the North Carolina Community College System, and Randolph Community College has been vital to FTBC’s announced investment and job creation.

Liberty Fire Dept Saves

Community On Insurance Rates

Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey was happy to announce that Liberty Fire Department improved its Insurance Services Office (ISO) fire rating to a class 2 rating! As a result, business owners in the Liberty Fire District could see significant savings on insurance premiums because the fire department is better equipped to respond to fires. Congratulations and keep up the great work!

Dedicated to Knowledge, Service & Results Since 1999 in Chatham & Randolph County

COBLE'S Coble's Cruise In EVERY 3rd SUNDAY Line Up Starts at 1pm BRING ANYTHING YOU GOT & A CHAIR A FRIEND & JUST RELAX & ROLL WIT IT … PLEASE SHARE ..YEAR ROUND ...

Community Easter Egg Hunt

Saturday March 30th, 2-4 PM

Welker’s Crossroads EM Church

3829 Old Julian Road

Julian NC 27283

Contact: 336-266-9325

Welkersemc@gmail.com

Be Sure To Always Research Any Book, Video and Etc

We need to always make sure it lines up with the God’s True Word the Holy Bible. An example is below!!!!!!

Stay away from the new children’s book, “The Baptism of Jesus” by Katherine Sully. Just to be clear, and this is a very important point, Jesus never sinned. Jesus was the perfect sacrificial lamb without spot or blemish. It is wrong to say that Jesus sinned. Make sure you’re teaching the truth.

Town Of Liberty Council Meeting

February 26, 2024- Highlights

Linda Brown - RCC Update

Linda Brown, Randolph Community College Strategic Planning Officer will give an update on their plans and listening sessions for the community.

She introduced our local Dr Andy Sykes that sits on the board of directors. Linda presented strategic plan for 22024-2030. Great presentation and they are sending out surveys to help get the feedback from the community. They updated everyone on the new RCC campus in Liberty. Hope to have close to 500 students.

Code Enforcement Update - Nicole Mabe and Derek Mabe

Nicole Mabe and Derek Mabe will give the Code Enforcement Report. 16 new cases open in January.

Public Hearing LDP (Land Development Plan)

This is an advertised Public Hearing for the updated draft of the LOP before adopting it by resolution. Any interested party may sign up to speak on this matter. Janie Phelps , Assit Town Manager gave us an update and presented the slide presentation of the plan update. Reynold Neely gave his conclusion of this long track to the new LDP. The Town Council asked questions some questions and Jose and Reynolds helped answer them. Don Herdon and Tyson Nixon made motion to approve with history correction. It was approved by all.

Publ.ic Hearing EHC Builders Map Amendment R6 • RMF -

This is an advertised legislative public hearing for a request by applicant EHC Builders, for a map amendment from R6 to RMF (Residential Multifamily) on parcels 8727816041, 8727802663, 8727805663, and 8727808644 which are approximately 8.61 acres, located off W Butler Ave. Ext. lf'will be February 26,

review. They will be doing in phases. Looking at 55 units. 12 units in first stage and work their way around. Will be home owner association. Janie Phelps reminded council that this info presented can not be used for the decision on the request. Citizen Comment was given. Janie Phelps addressed the concerns. Motion by Larry Coble and Tyson Nixon to approve. Approved by all.

Public Hearing Amendments to Town Ordinances consolidate definitions and revise livestock regulations within Town limits

This is an advertised legislative public hearing requested by the Town for several amendments to Town ordinances to consolidate definitions and revise livestock regulation within Town limits on Monday February 26, 2024 5:30 PM. Interested parties may sign up to speak at this time. Janie Phelps, Assistant Town Manger gave report to council. Motion by Don Herndon and Terry Caviness to approve. Approved by all.

Public Hearing annexation 10046 Old Liberty Rd . Liberty (Police Station)

This is an advertised legislative public hearing requested by the Town to annex

the property located at

10046 Old Liberty Road, ed by Randolph

8726349236 which is where the new Police Department is located. The hearing will be Monday February 26,

interested parties may sign up to speak on this matter.

Caviness and Larry Coble to approve.

Appointment Joseph Walsh to Eastern

The Town is recommending Public Works Director Joseph Walsh for the Eastern

On Monday February 5, 2024, The Randolph County Board of Commissioners approved bylaws for the Eastern Randolph Water and Sewer District. These bylaws included the creation of an Advisory Board for the District made up of five members from the following units of government.

• City of Asheboro

• Town of Franklinville

• Town of Liberty

• Town of Ramseur

• Randolph County

The Advisory Board will serve to provide insight, analysis, and support regarding matters faced by the district in a consultative capacity to the Eastern Randolph Water and Sewer Board. The Randolph County Board of Commissioners would like for Town Council to recommend someone from your municipality to serve on the Advisory Board and be approved at the April meeting of the Eastern Randolph Water and Sewer District. Meetings of the district will follow the same schedule as regularly scheduled Board of Commissioner Meetings.

Liberty Parks and Recreation

January 2024 Monthly Report

• Our Recreation Department has been hosting basketball games weekly. The season is getting closer to finishing as most teams last games are on February 24th.

• We are almost finished taking baseball registration. We have been talking to the other recreation departments in our league. We are trying to get rules and dates finalized. We plan on having baseball practices start late February or early March.

• Our department has been communicating with baseball sponsors. These sponsors post their business logo/information on our ballfield fence. As of right now we are expecting to have around fifteen sponsors.

• During this month we hosted a barn quilt program. (Picture posted below)

• We have been preparing for the upcoming festival on April 27th. We are still contacting vendors, and food trucks.

• Public works also helped us remove the trees in between the parking lot, and large ballfield.

Photo of 12U Basketball Practice

Photo of Barn Quilt Class

PUBLIC WORKS MONTHLY REPORT

PREPARED BY PUBLIC SERVICE

DIRECTOR - JOSEPH WALSH

LIMBS- Limb pickup has slow down from previous months

LANDFILL- Landfill is equaling out to 3 tons per week

MOWING- Servicing all mowing equipment and planning to begin in March WATER- 2" line break in front of the old Liberty Chair building Hydrant was struck by a vehicle on Kirkman St totaling $9029.35 in damages.

SEWER- Cleanouts that failed during smoke testing on the Holt st gravity lines have been in the process of repairing.

WWTP have been working 12 hour shifts to get the Lagoon back down due to the excessive rain (l&I) the town has taken in. Total amount for the month of January was around 5 Million Gallons.

EVENT: Early Educator Day

DATE: Mar. 14, 2024

TIME: Participants will spend two to two and half hours shadowing in the morning and debrief for an hour at lunch. PLACE: Various child care centers around Randolph County.

PURPOSE:

• Early Educator Day is organized by the Randolph Partnership for Children to build awareness around early education.

• The day provides early educators in Randolph County the opportunity to demonstrate high quality child care while highlighting the low wages historically tied to the industry.

•Participants experience into what it takes, educationally and physically, to be an early educator by shadowing a teacher for two hours which is followed by a lunch debrief where they receive a “check” for what they would have received for their time as an early educator in Randolph County.

• The Partnership collaborates with a number centers around the county to provide this opportunity to community members.

Employee Safety ( there were no reported injuries during the month)

New Employee Training ( The Safety Dept conducted new employee training for one new town employee)

Safety Committee Meeting (The Town’s Safety Committee, comprising of employees from every department, is schedule to meet in Feb)

Also be proud of our town - due to the long track record of safety it reduces the towns insurance and in turn saves the tax payers because of lower premium.

To schedule an interview with an RPC staff member, contact Kim Radcliffe at 336-629-2128 ext. 112 or kradcliffe@randolphkids.org.

Volunteers Needed For CARS Program

The C.A.R.S. program (Community Area Ride Service), a program of the 100 Man Project, Inc. needs Volunteer Drivers to drive our Automobile and Handicapped Equipped Van. We currently have 12 drivers but need 6 more to drive Liberty and Staley residents to medical related appointments within distances related near us. If you can volunteer one partial day per month, if you are retired or have a job that allows you some latitude in your weekdays, have a clean driving record, AND most importantly, believe YOU CAN BE OUR GOD’S HANDS AND FEET HERE ON EARTH we need you.

We have been transporting your friends and neighbors who otherwise may have no way or are hesitant to drive to unfamiliar places to avail themselves to health professionals. We have a record of thirteen years providing this valuable service and have been awarded $50,000.00 by Randolph County and $10,000.00 by the Presnell Foundation this year to purchase a new handicapped van to complement the automobiles during the 2023 fiscal year.

The Board of Directors of 100 Man Project, Inc. meets the first Friday of each month at 10:00 AM in the Ready Room of the Liberty Fire Department and welcomes anyone to come sit in on our update for the prior month. We have five Directors, one of whom is Chuck Stephens, our current President, a treasurer, a recording secretary, a dispatcher, and trainer… and we welcome YOU to come or call for more information. You may call our dispatch line at 336-285-0643. Leave a complete message and your phone number on option 1 and we will return your call as soon as possible.

Communities in Schools and Toyota Launch New Program at Providence Grove High School

Toyota, Senator Galey, and community leaders celebrate launch of second program equipping high schoolers with workforce-readiness skills in Randolph County. Communities In Schools “Jobs For North Carolina’s Graduates” (JNCG) program will open a new program site at Providence Grove High School thanks to a $500,000 gift from Toyota North Carolina. This marks the second JNCG site powered by Toyota to open in Randolph County. Senator Amy Galey, representatives from Toyota and community leaders will join the organization for a celebration launching the program on Monday, February 12, 2024, at 9:00 AM at Providence Grove High School. Students in the JNCG program will engage with an array of local employers and share how the program is shaping their skills and plans for the future.

“We’re thrilled to launch a second Jobs for North Carolina’s Graduates program right here in Randolph County thanks to Toyota North Carolina’s generous support of CIS,” said Paula Owens, Executive Director of Communities In Schools of Randolph County. “As a sister site to the program opened last year at Asheboro High School, JNCG at Providence Grove will help even more of our area’s young people graduate with a plan for the future and build a solid path toward continuing education, certification and training to drive a prosperous economy.”

The JNCG program works directly with employers to expose students to careers in their community and across the state. Each student works to master 31 crucial workplace competencies like interview skills, workplace communications, teamwork, leadership, conflict resolution, and problem solving with the goal of reaching the graduation stage with a plan for the future, pursuing post-secondary education/training, and securing quality jobs leading to career advancement opportunities. The program also follows students for a full year after program completion, offering mentoring and support to help bridge the gap during the next steps on a student’s path.

“Having a second JNCG site will expand access and opportunities to more students in Randolph County, said Mike Clark, general manager of quality at Toyota North Carolina. “It is important to provide the resources, time and knowledge to help build stronger pathways to equitable education, and we’re grateful for our partners that share the same passion.”

JNCG is an evidence-based program that improves outcomes for high school students who experience barriers to success. The most recent data shows:

· 100% of JNCG students graduated high school

· 84% were employed, in school, or enlisted in military service after graduation Other program partners include NCWorks, NC Department of Commerce, My Future NC, NC Job Ready, Duke Energy, AT&T, Honeywell, GE Aviation, and businesses across North Carolina’s 8 Prosperity Zones.

EVERY BUNNY’S FAVORITE HAIR STYLUS

Congratulations to the PG Hunter Safety Team!

The high school hunter safety team "A" was FIRST overall, FIRST in rifle, FIRST in shotgun, and FIRST in test at the Federation Tournament. High school "A" Team members: Austin Williams, Troy Blakley, Cooper Wright, Dylan Piece, Isabelle Coble, Will Coble, Amelia Lackey, and Devin James. Other team members who competed were Reese Davis, Kacie Hazelwood, Kharma Price, Carter Butler, Alex Turner, Micah Oates, Carter Foster, and Jacob Bowman.

GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH

Worship Service 10:30 am

Sunday School 9:30 am

Wednesday Bible Study 10:00 am

146 S. Faye+eville Street, Liberty

Liberty Fire Department

January 2024 Report

LFD responded to 99 calls during the month of January 2024:

11 Buildings Fires

3 fire ala1ms

6 flooding events

6 motor vehicle accidents with injuries

3 motor vehicle accidents without injuries 1 vehicle extrication

1 high angle rescue

2 gasoline spills/gas leaks

47 medical calls

2 power line down/shorted equipment

12 public service calls

LFD is pleased to report that in responding to two fires at two different residents on Cox Lane we were able to save the residents home by quickly arriving and extinguishing a vehicle fire that had extended to the sh·ucture; and a second separate incident at another residence on Cox Lane with a small working fire in the living room - both the home and contents were saved.

LFD responded to a commercial structure fire on South Greensboro Street, which included a large storage and work room and contents. LFD firefighters and automatic aid were able to extinguish the fire quickly and contain it to a workbench area, limiting damage to the room and the rest of the structure.

LFD firefighters assisted Snow Camp Fire Depaiiment in a house fire minutes from town, saving the structure and limiting damage to the house contents.

still want to thank the community for all their support and

over these 22 years.

During the month, LFD firefighters responded to two overdoses, both individuals were saved. During the storm on Janua1y 9, 2024 LFD responded to nine weather related calls including flooding, power line and tr·ees down and motor vehicle accidents.

Additionally, Fire Marshall Jason Coleman conducted fire extinguisher training at Americhem; Captain Bret Pedigo attended a hazardous Materials Training Session; A-shift conducted aerial and fire training at the Toyota Megasite with Toyota Fire Department and Julian Fire Depaiiment; Fire Chief Matt Talbott was able to place and get confinnation of the order for new Motorola Radios for the fire and police departments; and LFD personnel logged 636 total training hours during the month.

Liberty Police Department Monthly

For the period 1/1/2024 to 1/31/2024 The Liberty Police Department had 473 daily log entries, 12 Domestics and 72 traffic stops, 34 were for speeding (25 citations and 9 warnings). The average citation for speeding was 27 .1 MPH above the speed limit.

New Police Department

We have moved into the new PD. While there is work that remains to be completed we will work on it as time permits. This was a huge project and the new PD should be capable of supporting the town's police department as growth comes to our area. We are working with a couple of sign companies for a new sign and at some point the parking lot will need to be sealed. The vehicle impound lot and storage building need to be moved to the new pd when funds are available. We hope to have everything unpacked and the working spaces finished in a few weeks. We would welcome the opportunity to have the council and public tour parts of their new facility.

Vehicles

Once the PD is finished we will equip the new Charger and sell several older vehicles. All vehicles are operating well and no issues (other than a battery) are known. We have been notified of surplus HUMVEES becoming available as the military shifts to a replacement vehicle. We have been carefully reviewing available vehicles for a suitable addition to the Towns vehicle fleet.

LIberty Town Council Work Session Feb 19 Highlights

Rose Garden Club Presentation

The Liberty Rose Garden Club wants to seek permission to beautify a section of the Farmers Market here in Liberty. They will be seeking a grant to cover all materials and the Town would provide staff to help with grading and install. They need approval of preliminary plans for their application.

The Liberty Rose Garden Club wants to seek permission to beautify a section of the Farmers Market here in Liberty. They have provided pictures of the work that they want to complete between the veterans memorial and the driveway for the Fanners Market as well as the plants and benches that will be used.

The Rose Garden Club will be seeking a grant to cover all materials and the Town of Liberty would provide staff to help grading and install. The Rose Garden Club needs approval of the preliminary plan to finish their grant application. Please consider this proposal.

After discussion and due to time sensitive of request, the town council unanimously approved for them to move forward on this.

Common Ground

By Robin Beard Kirkman

Common Ground is a new monthly feature that will explore and navigate the transformation as we go from small town Liberty to Liberty, Home of the Toyota Megasite. A topic of much division, with many excited for the progress and growth this brings, and many concerned for losing the small town charm of Liberty’s past–this space will tackle it all–the good, the bad and the ugly. No matter your opinion of Liberty’s future, we all share a love for our town and that is the Common Ground upon which we can build.

We’ve all heard or read the comments over the past year or so that in {insert random number here} years we won’t even recognize our little town anymore. I have heard folks say it and have not believed it, only because I have not wanted to think about it long enough in case to think it is true, but I had a moment last week when those words hit me front and center.

Traveling home from Greensboro, I usually turn left off of Hwy 421 onto Starmount Road. I’ve done this for years now. I do it without having to really think about where I am even.. But last week I was driving home and talking to my son, who was in the passenger’s seat, about his day. We were deep in conversation as I put my turn signal on, slowing down to merge into the turn lane, when I glanced up at the intersection ahead of me and said, “What am I doing? I’m at the wrong turn,” and I prepared to pull back onto the highway.

And then I realized, I was looking at the same intersection I have looked at for years, but I didn’t recognize it because all of the trees had been taken down a few days before. And as I turned and started down the same familiar road that looked totally unfamiliar, I thought about the things I had heard and read about “you won’t even recognize this place before long,” and I had tears in my eyes.

This prompted a conversation between my son and I about growing up in Liberty, something we have both done. He asked me what Liberty was like when I was a kid, and after listening to his jokes about horse and buggies and one-room schoolhouses because he is a jokester, I went on to tell him a few of my favorite things.

I told him that kids in our neighborhood all rode their bikes until the street lights came on at dusk. I told him about attending four-year-old preschool in the basement of the Lutheran Church. I told of how the Methodist church’s bells used to play music every afternoon and I distinctly recall humming along during writing time in third grade. I told him how I learned to swim at Jack’s pool (those that know, know). I told him that I spent many a time sitting with Mrs. Odelia as she dispatched emergencies from the old fire station while my dad ran the calls. I told him about the fierce Oilers vs Hornets parks and rec baseball rivalry. I told him about the time the Olympic Torch came thru Liberty and

somehow I was a lucky 11-year-old that had the opportunity to carry it, running with my dad and someone from the torch committee. It felt like the whole town gathered that night late to watch the torch make its way into town. A childhood in Liberty was also Saturday movies at Curtis Theatre. When the movie was over, kids lined up at Mrs. Curtis’ office to use the red telephone to call home and tell parents the movie was over, and then stand out front waiting for their ride. It was walking downtown to the different stores–the good distinct smell that greeted you when you walked into Brower’s with your mom. I told him we used to walk after school to main street with a pocket full of quarters to play pinball at the arcade.

My son patiently listened to me ramble on and on, remembering more memories with each shared, many of which I had not thought about in years. Then he asked what was my favorite part of growing up in Liberty and without hesitation I answered in two simple words. The people.

Later that same day, I was running errands in town and a person that I did not know stopped and asked me if I was the lady on the bench at Kidds. It took me a second to realize what this stranger was talking about, but then I just laughed and said yes, realizing he was referring to an advertisement for real estate. This stranger proceeded to tell me that he was new to our area and had relocated here about a year ago. He told me that he had read my article last month in the Liberty Leader and he could tell that I really loved this small town. He then asked me a simple question. What is the best thing about this town?

And for the second time that day, I answered without hesitation. The people.

That night I was reflecting on my day and I was thinking about answering both my son and a stranger with the same answer. What was the best part back then and what’s the best part now…the people. And I realized, it doesn’t matter if the familiar road looked unfamiliar. It’s about more than that. Some things don’t change. Will we be able to recognize our small town in {insert random number here} years? Yes, we will. How? By the same answer. The people.

Apprenticeship Randolph application deadline approaching

ASHEBORO (Feb. 26, 2024) — Are you a high school junior or senior living and/or learning in Randolph County who wants to get a jump start on a professional career? Apprenticeship Randolph (AR) is taking applications through March 10. Take advantage of a great opportunity to earn an associate degree from Randolph Community College and three years paid work experience at a local business with zero college debt. Applicants must attend at least one industry Open House with a parent before March 9. To access the Open House registration form, visit https://apprenticeshiprandolph.com/open-housesignup/

Thirteen of AR’s company partners are taking between 25 and 30 pre-apprentices in Advanced Manufacturing (earning a degree in either Computer-Integrated Machining or Industrial Systems TechnologyMechatronics). One company partner is looking for an IT apprentice (earning a degree in Information TechnologyComputer Support).

Randolph Community College (RCC), under the leadership of President/CEO Dr. Shah Ardalan, is committed to providing relevant career training and educational opportunities. Affordable degrees and shortterm certificate programs start throughout the year, both in person and online. For more information, call 336-633-0200 or visit www.randolph.edu and expect to engage with the most competent and compassionate team of faculty and staff.

HARDWARE SUPPLIES

The Grove Wrestling Club

A New Addition To Our Area Learn or improve your HS and Olympic Style Wrestling Techniques.

Dates: Mon, Wed, Fri5pm - 6:30pm

Location: Providence Grove HS Wrestling Room

5555 Mack Linberry Rd, Climax, NC 27233

For Ages 7 years thru Rising 8th Grade

Objective:

To teach the fundamentals of Wrestling, work on Wrestling skill training and encourage team work and sportsmanship.

Staff: Brian Sickelbaugh, Head Coach PGHS

Your athlete will be working with an established coach with over 45 years of wrestling experience.

Cost $20 / month Payable to PGHS Wrestling Payment allows your child to attend as many as they are able each month.

MANDATORY INFORMATIONAL (PARENT)

MEETING And First Session will be at 5pm Wed March 6 @ PGHS

For more info contact Coach Sickelbaugh @ bsickelbaugh@randolph.k12.nc.us

Liberty Native To Be Ordained

Minister Priscilla Bowden Foxx of Liberty ,will be ordained on March 24,2024.The ceremony will be held at The Sons of God Assembly of Jesus Christ Church at 300 East Webb Avenue in Burlington N.C. at 12:00 noon.She is the daughter of the late Ralph and Ida Bowden.Priscilla is the mother of 6 children and 5 grandchildren.She is truly an amazing woman of God.Please come out and support her and help lift her up into the ministry.May God continue to bless and guide her.

Spend a day in the life of an RCC RAD

student

Ever wonder what it’s like to be a Radiography student at Randolph Community College? Wonder no more. On Thursday, April 11, those interested in the College’s program can come to campus and see what it’s like to be a “RAD” student. The event, which starts at 9 a.m. in the Radiography classroom in the Allied Health Center, will include a brief lecture and a hands-on lab session. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions to faculty and current students. The program will host an Information Session after the event. To sign up, email Radiography Department Head Anna Phillips at anphillips@randolph.edu. For more information on the Radiography program, visit https://www.randolph.edu/ academics/college-majors/radiography/index.aspx

Randolph Community College (RCC), under the leadership of President/ CEO Dr. Shah Ardalan, is committed to providing relevant career training and educational opportunities. Affordable degrees and short-term certi cate programs start throughout the year, both in person and online. For more information, call 336-633-0200 or visit expect to engage with the most competent and compassionate team of faculty and staff.

Former Randolph Community College Radiography students Taylor Felker, left, and Riley Lassiter, who graduated in 2023, operate the Carm in the Allied Health Center.

9:00 Snacks & Coffee

10:00 Moving Exercises

10:30 Party Line

11:00 Lunch Bunch Club

6:00 Wood Carving

9:00 Snacks & Coffee

10:00 Moving Exercise

10:30 Liberty Party Line

11:00

Bunch Club

9:00

9:00 Snacks & Coffee

9:00 Snacks & Coffee 10:00 Kimberly/Eating

10:30 Randleman Party Line Chat

9:00 Snacks & Coffee 10:00 Mental Health 10:30 Randleman Party Line

12:00 Yarn Painting W/ Library Please Register

9:00 Snacks & Coffee

10:00 Trip to Liberty Museum w/ Susanne

1:00 Scrap Booking w/ Crystal Parker

9:00

10:30 Bingo

12:00 Asheboro Party Line

1:00 Line Dancing

9:00 Snacks & Coffee

10:00 Trivia

10:30 Bingo w/ Sandy

12:00 Asheboro Party Line

1:00 Line Dancing

9:00 Snacks & Coffee

10:00 Trivia

10:30 Bingo w/Ashley

Liberty Home Health

12:00 Asheboro Party Line

9:00 Snacks & Coffee 10:00 Trivia

10:30 Bingo w/ Staywell

12:00 Asheboro Party Line

9:00

Sales a complete line of chicken, rabbit, horse, dog and cat food. Deer corn and bird seed Hay and straw Also home baked goods which include pies, cakes and breads. Selection of jams, jellies, pickles, local honey and molasses and seasonal produce.

9:00 Snacks & Coffee

10:00 What National Day

10:30 Bible Study

10:30 Intergenerational

9:00 Snacks & Coffee 10:00 Jeopardy /w

10:30 Randleman Party Line

Full service Florist for fresh and silk arrangements for all occasions such as funerals, wedding, and seasonal arrangements and potted plants

RCC events lead to education, jobs

Randolph Community College hosted two events at the end of January — one to spark interest in its Career and College Promise (CCP) program and the other to bring in more instructors to the College — both on Tuesday, Jan. 30. More than 150 interested students and parents from the community attended the first-ever CCP Parent Information, while the College’s Insight Ignition: Professional and Skilled Trade Fair boasted many applicants and led to the hiring of new RCC instructors.

“We are thrilled with the success of both events,” RCC President/CEO Dr. Shah Ardalan said. “I’m grateful for the teams that put such successful events together. The Parent Information Night served as a vital platform to ignite interest in our CCP program, providing valuable insights into the educational opportunities and pathways we offer. The Trade Fair was a resounding success, as it brought together individuals with valuable expertise and a passion for education. Both events underscore our commitment to providing opportunities and strengthening our ties with the community.”

The CCP Program allows high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors to take tuition free college courses with the possibility of earning both high school and college credit. At the Information Night, 61 students signed up saying they were interested in RCC classes.

The Trade Fair welcomed those experienced in the professional or skilled trades or in adult education interested in joining the RCC team as instructors. The Workforce Development and Continuing Education Department hired an EMS instructor and is in talks with two law enforcement officers, while a plumbing instructor, a welding instructor, and an OSHA instructor were hired with four other instructor offers to start new courses and programs. Kent Prillaman, a current Computer-Integrated Machining student who will graduate in May and retired veteran, was hired as a part-time welding instructor.

“I don’t believe in coincidence,” he said, noting he took photo finishing at the College straight out of high school in 1977, but didn’t finish the degree and joined the military instead. “I figured I’d throw my hat back in the ring. I’ve got a pretty good GPA — I want to make my mother proud.”

RCC’s College and Career Readiness Department had 11 people apply and hired seven, including Kenneth Wilson, who will be teaching a digital literacy class.

“I was looking into some of the continuing education opportunities [RCC has] with the students you serve,” he said. “I teach leadership development and student success, and I’ve had my own business working in college-readiness education for the last five or six years. I’m very familiar with the community college and junior college setting.” Randolph Community College (RCC), under the leadership of President/CEO Dr. Shah Ardalan, is committed to providing relevant career training and educational opportunities. Affordable degrees and short-term certificate programs start throughout the year, both in person and online. For more information, call 336-633-0200 or visit www.randolph.edu and expect to engage with the most competent and compassionate team of faculty and staff.