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Randolph County Schools suspends teacher accused of indecent liberties
RANDLEMAN, N.C. (WGHP) — A woman who was charged with indecent liberties by the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has been suspended from her teaching job. On July 1, the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office got a report of sexual allegations and began investigating. Following an investigation, detectives charged 39-year-old Britney Marie Vernon with three counts of […]
North Carolina high school teacher arrested for ‘indecent liberties’ with student
A North Carolina high school teacher was arrested Wednesday for allegedly sexually abusing a student, police said. Britney Marie Vernon, 39, was hit with three counts of felony indecent liberties with a student and three counts of felony sex acts with a student, according to the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office. The disturbing assault allegations against the Randleman High School teacher were first reported on July 1. ‘Jeopardy!’ champ and alleged perv teacher at swanky NYC private school has nothing to say after child porn arrest Police did not share the details or disclose if more than one student was allegedly targeted by Vernon, but...
Asheboro teen found safe
ASHEBORO, N.C. — UPDATE: The Randolph County Sheriff's Office said Andrea Elisabeth Bland has been found safe. The Randolph County Sheriff's Office is searching for a missing/runaway teen who was last seen missing on July 24. Deputies said Andrea Elisabeth Bland, 13, was last seen leaving her home on...
Post 292 uses huge fifth inning to run rule Randolph County, youth all-star teams honored in regular season finale
SILER CITY — With the help of an explosive fifth inning, Chatham County Post 292 ended its Heroes League regular season slate with a 12-2 run rule win over Randolph County on July 17. In a game in which Chatham County recorded just two hits from Logan Gunter and...
Pet of the Day: Bougie the cat fits her name
RANDLEMAN, N.C. (WGHP) — Meet Bougie, our FOX8 Pet of the Day!. If you’re interested in adopting this pet or any other pets at Randolph County Animal Services, please call (336) 683-8240, email rcaspets@randolphcountync.gov or visit the Randolph County Animal Services website. Randolph County Animal Services is located...
Flood watch in effect in some Piedmont Triad counties
(WGHP) — A Flood Watch is in effect for the following counties until midnight: Alamance, Chatham, Davidson, Forsyth, Guilford, Montgomery, and Randolph. Showers will continue through lunchtime across the Piedmont. By mid-afternoon, the rain will be tapering off and highs will climb to the lower 80s. The chance of rain today is 80%. Overnight, a cold front is […]
Man arrested for assault facing new charges for attacking detention center medical staff
RANDOLPH COUNTY, N.C. — A man is facing new felony charges after originally being arrested for assault on July 19. He's now being accused of assaulting medical center staff at the Detention Center he was held in. Deputies from the Randolph County Sheriff's Office arrested Jacob Austyn Hicks, 22,...
Randolph County father, son accused of assaulting neighbor who was hospitalized
RANDOLPH COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — A father and his son are being accused of assault, according to the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office. On Saturday, deputies came to Old Thomasville Road after getting a report of an assault. At the scene, the victim provided evidence that they were assaulted by two neighbors for unknown reasons. The […]
Randolph County Schools addresses water safety concerns at elementary school
RANDOLPH COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — An elementary school in rural Randolph County is working to address a problem with its drinking water before students go back to class. High levels of PFAS, a forever chemical, were in the water at Farmer Elementary School in Randolph County. The district was alerted to the health concern at […]
Father, son arrested for assaulting their neighbors in Randolph County, deputies say
RANDOLPH COUNTY, N.C. — A father and son were arrested for assaulting their neighbors in Randolph County, deputies say. On Saturday, deputies responded to Old Thomasville Road in reference to a reported assault. A victim shared evidence of an assault by two neighbors and the motive was unclear. EMS...
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