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Randolph County, NC lies within 90 miles of the majestic Blue Ridge Mountains to the west and is 200 miles from the shores of the Atlantic Ocean. Situated in the heart of the Eastern Seaboard, Randolph County has an easy connection to half of America’s population and numerous significant business markets within a 500-mile radius. As part of the six-county Piedmont Triad region, Randolph County, NC residents have convenient access to a modern interstate highway infrastructure, numerous higher learning facilities and the Piedmont Triad International Airport.

The population of Randolph County, according to the 2000 Census data, was 130,454. Randolph County ranks as NC’s 11th largest county and has the state’s 17th highest population. Randolph County divides into 22 townships and several cities and towns. Larger cities include Archdale, Asheboro and Trinity. Towns with less than 4,000 residents include Franklinville, Liberty, Ramseur, Randleman, Seagrove and Staley.

Asheboro, the county seat and center of commerce, sits 70 miles from the dynamic City of Charlotte and Raleigh, the NC State Capital. Asheboro, NC is home to the North Carolina State Zoological Park and Randolph Community College. There are several additional colleges and universities nearby, such as High Point University, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University in Greensboro, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem and Winston-Salem State University.

Renowned as a leading center of manufacturing, industries such as apparel, furniture and textiles have traditionally driven the thriving economy. In recent years, a transformation of the economic base began to include more agriculture and technologically based sectors. Major Randolph County employers include Randolph County Schools, Klaussner Furniture Industries, Energizer Battery Co. and Randolph Hospital.

Randolph County, North Carolina is full of cultural entertainment and recreational activities. The area boasts eight local golf courses, with easy access to numerous other greens within an hour’s drive. Lake Lucas, Deep River and Lake Reese provide ideal sites for year round fishing and water play. Its situation in the foothills of the Uwharrie Mountains affords excellent opportunities for hiking, mountain biking and hunting. The Uwharrie region remains stocked with pheasants and a wide variety of additional game birds. Sports enthusiasts will appreciate the events of the Asheboro Copperheads and Caraway Speedway. Randolph County, NC is also home to the Richard Petty Museum and the Victory Junction Gang Camp. Founded by NASCAR's beloved Petty family, this 65-acre facility near Randleman offers camping experiences for chronically ill children.

Randolph County, North Carolina residents are privy to a low crime rate, affordable living and unparalleled recreation opportunities, all found in the midst of a massive metropolitan area. Randolph County communities have the best of both worlds within easy reach.

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