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In today's newsletter:
- What we know about the charges involving a former Asheboro counselor
- See which Asheboro athletes are headed to this week’s state meets
Also on today's calendar: Safe Plates for Food Managers and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Wednesday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, with a high of 75 and low of 51 degrees.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 67, low: 42.
- Friday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 73 and low of 52 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Former Asheboro High School counselor arrested for sex acts with student posts bond (wfmynews2.com) — A former Asheboro City Schools counselor is facing felony charges after police say they confirmed allegations of inappropriate conduct with a student at Asheboro High School. She has posted bond, is barred from contacting the student, and is no longer employed by the district, which stresses its focus on student safety while cooperating with investigators.

• Prep track and field: Asheboro sends strong contingent to states; County produces several regional winners (randolphrecord.com) — Asheboro High track and field athletes turned in standout performances at the Class 6A Central Regional, led by sprinter Jalaya Showers and multi-event jumper and vaulter Aaron Tyson. Their efforts helped Asheboro’s boys finish regional runner-up, while athletes from Eastern Randolph, Wheatmore, Trinity, Providence Grove, Randleman and Uwharrie Charter also punched tickets to this week’s state meets.

📸 Around Asheboro
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Upcoming Events in
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Other local events
Thursday May 14
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Baseball - Home 4-30pm
South Asheboro Middle School
Asheboro, NC 27203
4:30 pm
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Soccer - Away 4-30pm
South Asheboro Middle School
Asheboro, NC 27203
4:30 pm
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ACS Board of Education Meeting
ASHEBORO CITY SCHOOLS
Professional Development Center
6:30 pm
Friday May 15
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Optional Teacher Workday
South Robeson
Asheboro, NC 27203
Monday May 18
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Safe Plates for Food Managers →
N.C. Cooperative Extension, Randolph County Center, 1880 US Hwy 64 E, Asheboro
9:00 am
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Baseball Conference Tournament
South Asheboro Middle School
Asheboro, NC 27203
4:30 pm
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Soccer Conference Tournament
South Asheboro Middle School
Asheboro, NC 27203
4:30 pm
📣 Asheboro Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
Wednesday May 13
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Growers & Makers Market →
Siler City Growers & Makers Market, 420 E 3rd St, Siler City
4:00 pm
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Open Mic Nights at NC Arts Incubator →
NC Arts Incubator, 223 N Chatham Ave, Siler City
6:00 pm
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Spring Band Concert
Randleman Middle
Randleman, NC 27317
7:00 pm
Thursday May 14
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Ramseur - Story Time
Ramseur Public Library
1512 Main Street, Ramseur, NC 27316
10:30 am
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hi friends!
Our fluffy black one year old kitty went missing over the weekend from Inwood rd. Asheboro and we are looking everywhere for him. His name is Blackie… (Nextdoor Staleys Farm Rd)
- Anyone know of a lawn mowing company that is honest and rates are fair?
I had someone hired who was supposed to come out tomorrow, and poof, increased their rate from what was discussed originally. (Nextdoor Greystone)
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Randolph Community College posted a job opening for Accounts Receivable Specialist in Asheboro. Apply here.
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Mega Force posted a job opening for Molding Technician in Asheboro. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Asheboro here.
🗞 Nearby News
Randleman
Thomasville
- Louis Howard Baker (kogt.com)
- Rothschild & Co Redburn Has Lowered Expectations for Old Dominion Freight Line (NASDAQ:ODFL) Stock Price (marketbeat.com)
High Point
- From a one-way ticket to HPU president, Nido Qubein reflects on the American Dream (wfmynews2.com)
- Cosentino Partners with NKBA at High Point Market (stoneworld.com)
- Women's Golf: Hoos in third place through 18 holes at Chapel Hill Regional (jerryratcliffe.com)
Ok Asheboro! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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