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Asheboro, North Carolina Patch AM: a 4 min readHello again Asheboro! We’re bringing you the latest town highlights. Don’t miss out, keep going! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How a landfill gas deal could pour millions into Randolph County
- Meet the new Salvation Army leaders coming to Asheboro this June
- What a Loyalist colonel’s raids reveal about Randolph County’s past
Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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📰 News we're reading
1. County commissioners approve contract for gas recovery, utilization (randolphrecord.com) — Randolph County commissioners in Asheboro have approved a long-term contract to capture methane at Great Oak Landfill, potentially generating millions in revenue and new tax payments. They also voted to switch jail food service providers, aiming to improve calorie counts, food quality, and health inspection results for inmates at the Randolph County Detention Center. 
2. USA Southern Territory June Appointments Update (salvationarmyusa.org) — Asheboro is getting new Salvation Army leadership, with Captains Joshua and Rachel McKain appointed as corps officers effective June 22, 2026. The update comes as part of a wider round of Southern Territory appointments, but directly affects local ministry and services here.
3. Loyalist Col. David Fanning sowed turmoil in Randolph County, captured NC's governor during Revolutionary War (myfox8.com) — A new feature revisits Loyalist Colonel David Fanning’s violent Revolutionary War raids across Randolph County and how they rattled the Piedmont’s politics. You can explore his 1790 autobiography in the Randolph Room at the Asheboro Library, where local historians connect his story to today’s ideas about political conflict and civil discourse.
4. Burlington Sock Puppets Announce 2026 Roster (oursportscentral.com) — An Asheboro native, Gage Miller, has earned a spot on the 2026 Burlington Sock Puppets roster, giving local fans someone close to home to cheer for this summer. The Appalachian League club features a mix of returning players, North Carolina standouts, and NCAA Tournament talent as it looks to rebound from last year’s championship loss.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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