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ASHEBORO N.C. – The 2023 Municipal General Election is coming up soon and there are new polling locations and changes to voter ID requirements you need to know if you plan to vote.

The Municipal General Election which includes include the mayor and members of the municipality’s governing board for Asheboro, Franklinville, High Point, Liberty, Ramseur, Randleman, Seagrove, Staley and Thomasville, as well as the Asheboro Board of Education will be held on Tuesday, November 7th, 2023.

Registered voters who live within the boundaries of these municipalities and the Asheboro City Schools district may vote in the municipal election. Municipal contests may include the mayor and members of the municipality’s governing board.

Due to recent changes to NC law, all voters will be asked to show photo ID when they vote. While most voters will show their driver’s license, those without a driver’s license can show one of many other acceptable photo IDs.

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Any of the following that is unexpired, or expired for one year or less:

Any of the following, regardless of whether the ID contains an expiration or issuance date:

All voters will be allowed to vote with or without ID. Voters who lack ID can get one for free from their county board of elections. Find out more at ncsbe.gov/voter-id.

Absentee Ballots

A voter can fill out an absentee ballot request at votebymail.ncsbe.gov, or by filling out a request form provided by the board of elections. The request must be received through the website or by the Randolph County Board of Elections by 5 p.m. October 31, 2023.

Absentee ballots will be mailed to voters who have requested them beginning October 6, 2023.

Polling Times and Locations

Polls will be open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Election Day, Tuesday, November 7th, 2023.

Usure Where Your Polling Location Is? Locate your assigned polling place online at: https://vt.ncsbe.gov/PPLkup/

One-stop early voting will be held at the Randolph County Board of Elections, 1457 N. Fayetteville St., Asheboro, from Thursday, October 19th, 2023, to Saturday, November 4, 2023:

You can view a sample ballot online by visiting www.ncsbe.gov. Sample ballots are also available at the board of elections office and will be posted at polling places on election day.

The voter registration deadline for this election is 5 p.m. Friday, October 13, 2023.

Eligible individuals who are not registered by that deadline may register and vote at any early voting site during the early voting period. New registrants will be required to provide documentation of their residence.

Firefighters say the contents inside the mill added strength to the fire and current weather conditions made it hard to tame the flames.

RANDLEMAN, N.C. — Randolph County fire crews responded to a structure fire on Russell Walker Avenue January 20th.

Around 4pm the old Worthville Mill in Randleman caught fire, according to the Randolph County Fire Marshal's Office.

The City of Randleman's Fire Marshal Chris Hedrick told WFMY News 2 it took 13 agencies from Randolph and Guilford County to get the fire under control.

Firefighters said the three story 150,000 square foot mill is destroyed.

The Worthville Cotton Mill was built in 1880, and has not been operational in years.

Many residents told WFMY News 2 it was a pillar in their community.

One resident said he had family ties to the mill.

"My grandfather actually built most of the machines that was used in this building," Victor Oxentine said,

"Pretty much my entire family worked in this building. It's been just a part of our community."

Fire crews said left over fabric in the mill added to the strength of the fire and current weather conditions made it harder to put out.

"The winds did push the fire into the mills a little bit. The frigid temperatures makes everything difficult," City of Randleman Fire Marshal Chris Hedrick said,

"As far as the water freezing on the roadway, it made it difficult and hazardous for fire vehicles," Hedrick said.

He said fire crews will stay on scene until the fire is completely out. Hedrick estimates that could take a few days or even longer for the fire to completely go out.

A cause of the fire is not yet known.

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Firefighters say the fire is 100% contained but there is limited access to the site due to smoldering.

RANDLEMAN, N.C. — Randolph County fire crews responded to a structure fire on Russell Walker Avenue January 20th.

Around 4 p.m. the old Worthville Cotton Mill in Randleman caught fire, according to the Randolph County Fire Marshal's Office.

Firefighters said the three story 150,000 square foot mill is destroyed. The mill was built in 1880, and has not been operational in years.

The next day, family of the owner came to see what's left of the historic site.

Lilias Przybylowski said the mill was more then an abandoned building. It was her childhood playground and her family owned it for nearly three decades.

"It was a family project, a generational family project," Przybylowski said, "So many different people in our family who helped my dad with his projects and my grandpa with his projects."

For three generations she said it was a part of a beautiful childhood memory Przybylowski holds close to her heart.

"There were huge spools of fabric on shelves that we kind of stacked up into caves," she recalled, "We used to play in them and hang out."

The City of Randleman's Fire Marshall said the fire is now 100% contained. Currently, there is limited access to the site due to smoldering. Firefighters said the area has to cool down before they can investigate what's left of the three story mill.

All hope isn't lost for the community. The City of Randleman's Mayor Gary Betts said the area surrounding Worthville Mill is scheduled for beautification in the Spring.

"It's not much we can do for the building but we do have a lot of future plans for the Riverwalk," Mayor Betts said, "It will be continued through the Worthville beach area by the mill it will still be a remembrance in the Riverwalk."

He said during this time, community support is key.

"I can't imagine some the pain you're feeling," Betts said. "I think that being a resident of Randleman, and in the community of Worthville that you're strong people...we will get through this."

The cause of the fire is not yet known.

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RANDLEMAN N.C. – The Level Cross Fire Department is reporting one of their apparatuses was involved in a vehicle collision earlier today.

Initial reports indicate that Around 6pm a fire truck from the Level Cross Fire Department, which we believe was responding to assist the Randleman Fire Department with a house fire, was involved in a vehicle collision at the intersection of 220 Bus North and New Salem Rd.

In a post on Facebook Level Cross FD Chief David Ridgeway said that all parties involved were okay and that the department would not be able to provide any further information until all information is gathered and an investigation is complete.

The crash investigation will be handled by the NC State Highway Patrol, who as of the time of this initial post was still on scene investigating the incident.

UPDATE 6/11/23 12AM – Late tonight, the North Carolina Highway Patrol has released preliminary information following their on-scene investigation of the accident.

According to a press release from the Highway Patrol, 18-year-old James Jackson Luther of Randleman was stopped at the stop sign on New Salem Road at the intersection of 220 Business. Troopers say Luther attempted to make a left hand turn on US 220 South but failed to yield the right of way to an on-coming fire truck from the Level Cross Fire Department which was responding to an emergency call at the time.

Luther swerved to avoid colliding with the fire truck and traveled off the roadway. The driver of the fire truck, identified as Jason Long, trying to avoid striking Luther, braked hard, lost control of the vehicle, and traveled off the roadway to the right, striking a utility pole, causing the truck to overturn on its left side and hit an additional pole.

Long sustained minor injuries and was transported to Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital in Greensboro for evaluation.

Luther was uninjured and has been charged with a yield violation related to the crash.

All lanes of US Highway 220 Business at New Salem Road are closed. The N.C. Department of Transportation has established a detour and motorists are encouraged to avoid the area until the roadway is re-opened.

NOTE FROM THE NEWS DESK – NC DOT’s Traffic Information System advises that US 220 Bus at New Salem Rd reopened at 9:25pm on 6/10/23.

According to the Level Cross Fire Department, the condition of the truck is unknow currently as they are awaiting an evaluation from insurance.

This is a developing story, and more information will be posted as it is made available.

UPDATE 6/12/23 8PM – Today Chief Ridgeway of the Level Cross Fire Department issued a statement via a Facebook post regarding the accident over the weekend.

Anytime a vehicle accident occurs it causes damage physically, financially, and emotionally. With the accident of 434 it has taken a huge impact on our agency. We are down a piece of apparatus, which lowers the amount of available water. We housed 3 trucks that carried 1000 gallons, now we are down to 2. We have damaged equipment that will have to be tested and repaired. The cost of a new apparatus in 2023 is much more expensive than in 1997 when 434 was built. The driver was an experienced driver who has many miles and hours behind the wheel. Please yield to emergency services, turn down the music a little, be less distracted. Not all agencies who have suffered an apparatus incident were fortunate, some have lost their lives. Please pay attention, responding to calls is the most dangerous part of our jobs.”

Chief Ridgeway – Level Cross Fire Department

The City of Randleman Fire Marshal said the fire is now 100% contained.

RANDLEMAN, N.C. — Update: The fire is now 100% contained and firefighters have cleared the scene, according to the City of Randleman Fire Marshal.

"There are still hot spot fires throughout the building but it is expected to die out considering the weather," said City of Randleman Fire Marshal.

Update at 8:30 p.m. : City of Randleman fire Captain Dillow said the Worthville Mill fire is 80% contained. Dillow said crews will stay overnight to monitor the fire since there is still a small fire inside the mill.

The old Worthville Mill in Randleman is on fire, according to the Randolph County Fire Marshal's Office. Multiple crews are on scene battling the fire on this Saturday evening.

The mill is located just off Worthville Rd in Randleman. There are homes within walking distance on the western side of the mill. It's bordered by water just to the east.

The Randolph County Fire Marshal's Office said the mill has not been operational for years.

The smoke was visible for miles Saturday afternoon. We captured video easily from our High Point weather camera more than 15 miles away. The smoke plume was thick enough to be spotted on weather radar as well.

Smoke will continue to drift southeast of the fire as it burns overnight. Air quality may be poor through this part of Randolph County.

Weather conditions are poor for fighting fires. "It's one of the coldest nights of the year," says WFMY Chief Meteorologist Tim Buckley. "Cold air is very dry, and a gusty wind makes it hard to fight fires like these."

A cause of the fire is not yet known. No injuries are known of at this time.

Please avoid this area while crews work the scene.

This is a developing story. Stay with WFMY News 2 for updates.

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