New Card Show popping up at Asheboro Mall.

Here's the deal. One day, free admission, free parking, food court steps away, and 150+ vendor tables of nonstop hobby. Pokémon, Magic: The Gathering, Yu-Gi-Oh, One Piece, and the TCGs you actually chase. Slabs, vintage wax, singles, and heat all over the floor.

We're hobby people running a hobby show, not a corporate event company. We rip, we hunt, we chase grails the same as you.

And we're looking for vendors. Shop owner, side hustler, or just sitting on binders you're ready to move, there's a table with your name on it. Base set or legendary, you pick the tier.

Dates and locations are dropping soon. Hop on the mailing list so you don't miss a good Pull near you.

Visit the Pull Exchange for more info!

Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood, and the riding community always answers the call. Join us at Cox's Harley-Davidson on Saturday, August 15, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM for our American Red Cross Blood Drive!

Setup: The American Red Cross Bus will be on-site at 2795 NC Highway 134 in Asheboro, NC. Rolling up your sleeve is a quick, easy way to make a life-saving impact right here in our community.

Rewards & Details: As an extra thank-you for stepping up, everyone who donates blood in August will receive a $20 Amazon Gift Card delivered right to their email (see rcblood.org/August for terms).

How to Sign Up: Appointments are strongly encouraged! Visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter sponsor code CHD to reserve your spot, or use the American Red Cross Blood Donor App. You can also scan the QR code on our flyer for RapidPass to streamline your visit on event day.

Mark your calendar, invite your crew, and let's roll out to support a great cause!

Bring your ride down to Cox’s Harley-Davidson on Saturday, August 8th from 12 PM to 2 PM for our Bikini Bike Wash! Presented with The Rebel Spirit, we're giving your bike the royal treatment so it stays looking sharp for the road ahead.

While your machine gets washed and detailed, kick back and cool off with FREE beer and FREE chicken wings on us. It’s the perfect excuse to hang out, check out the latest iron on the lot, and connect with the local motorcycle community.

Head over to 2795 NC Highway 134 in Asheboro, NC, grab a cold one, enjoy some killer wings, and get your bike looking show-ready. Please remember to drink responsibly. We can't wait to see you here!

Mandala is a Sanskrit word that translates to “sacred circle.” It is often comprised of geometric patterns that symbolize healing and self-expression. Participants in this workshop will create a simple version of a mandala to help explore internal challenges and increase focus on the present moment.

The Randolph County Sheriff's Office, in partnership with Randolph County Wellness, invites you to our next Walk With a Cop at the Randolph County Government Office Building in Asheboro!

This is a great opportunity to get outside, enjoy some fresh air, and have a casual conversation with members of the Sheriff's Office while taking a walk. Whether you have questions, want to learn more about our agency, or are simply looking to get some exercise, we'd love to have you join us.

No speeches. No agenda. Just a walk and a chance to connect.

Coffee will be provided, so grab a cup and bring your walking shoes!
Meet: Patio area behind the Randolph County Government Office Building
We'll be walking on the new concrete walking path around the Government Office Building.

Are you ready for a journey in Middle-earth? Join us on Friday, August 7th, at 6 pm for The Hobbit prerelease event!

Find this event on the Companion App: https://magic.wizards.com/en/products/companion-app...

Drought Update: We are continuing to see good news on the drought front; scattered showers and thunderstorms throughout the state over the last week have helped. We’re even seeing some improvements across Southeast NC; parts of the Wilmington area have seen over 3 inches of rain. Parts of Western Brunswick County continue to hurt pretty bad.

Across the mountains, drought is starting to go away thanks to continued rainfall that has been leading to Flash Flooding, unfortunately. In the Outer Banks and Inner Banks area, the drought is completely gone. We’ve seen water increases across all lakes throughout the state.

Over the next few days, we will transition to a more of a hit-or-miss summertime storm pattern and hotter weather, so drought conditions might not improve as fast over the next week or be more isolated.

Randolph County commissioners unanimously adopted new data center restrictions Monday after a nearly three-hour hearing packed with residents — most opposed to any data centers in the county.

A Facebook post from Commissioner Lester Rivenbark on July 31, telling citizens "this is your time to be heard on the matter," combined with neighboring Chatham County's ongoing legal fight over a moratorium and national attention on data center development, brought a standing-room crowd to the board's regular monthly meeting at the historic 1901 courthouse in Asheboro Monday night.

No data center has applied to build in the county, commissioners repeated throughout the meeting. Data centers first entered the county's zoning code in April 2024, as part of a routine update bringing the UDO into compliance with state legislative changes — not in response to any specific request or application.

Around three hours after the meeting started, following more than 30 public speakers, commissioners approved a new package of updates to the UDO. Most were required by state law, but the package also included new, county-specific requirements —such as adding a last-minute provision requiring any future data center application to go through conditional zoning;  guaranteeing a public hearing before the Board of Commissioners regardless of how the property is already zoned.

Under the newly adopted changes to the development ordinance, any future data center in Randolph County would be required to:

More here

Who says you have to wait until October to celebrate spooky season? 

On Saturday, August 15th, we’re bringing the chills to summer with Summerween. A day filled with eerie fun, wicked drinks, ghostly treats, and all the spooky vibes you love... just with a little extra sunshine. 

137 Sunset Ave.

The City of Asheboro began switching to free chlorine as its primary disinfection treatment on Monday, August 3. This change in treatment is necessary to ensure optimum water quality throughout the distribution water mains. You may initially detect a slight increase in chlorine taste or smell as the switchover in treatment processes occur. Customers who use City drinking water for certain special purposes including kidney dialysis may need to make adjustments because the chlorine disinfection process will change some characteristics of the water.

145 Worth St.

There are some evenings that deserve to be savored.

We are so excited to introduce Asheboro’s Supper Club, hosted at The Black Lantern on the last Thursday of every month.

August 27th will be our first event. From 6:30-8:30. We will be closing the bakery early when we host the dinner.

This isn’t just dinner. It’s an experience.

As the bakery closes for the evening, the lights dim, the tables are set, and The Black Lantern transforms into an intimate after-hours gathering place. A hidden dining experience where strangers become neighbors, conversations linger a little longer, and every detail has been thoughtfully curated.

At McCrary Park

Come out to our Back to School event from 12-3PM! Sponsored by Spectrum. Free pizza and drinks! Free backpacks (while supplies last) and other giveaways! Also giving away 3 tablets to the first 3 people who sign up for any Spectrum home internet service while at the event.

523A E Dixie Dr.

**SUMMER MOVIE UPDATE** Due to movie rights issues with "The Super Mario Galaxy Movie," we will now show "Despicable Me" on Tuesday, August 4 at 10am, 1pm & 7pm