Record #:

2728

Author(s):

Quirk, Bea

Abstract:

With business investments of over $300 million and 1,600 new jobs since 1991, Randolph County, the state's sixth most industrialized county, enjoys low unemployment and plans for further economic growth.

Source:

North Carolina (NoCar F 251 W4), Vol. 54 Issue 2, Feb 1996, p17-19,22-23,26-29, il

Subject(s):

Randolph County--Economic conditions

Record #:

5783

Author(s):

Cline, Ned

Abstract:

This special NORTH CAROLINA magazine community profile supplement discusses Randolph County, which is located squarely in the center of the state.

Source:

North Carolina (NoCar F 251 W4), Vol. 61 Issue 4, Apr 2003, p23-26, 29-30, 32, 36, 38, 40, il

Subject(s):

Randolph County--Description and travel; Randolph County--Economic conditions

Record #:

15988

Author(s):

Cox, Mrs. J.P.; Smith, Frances Patterson

Abstract:

Randolph County is featured in The State magazine's community profile. The article includes information on Asheboro, the county seat; the Randolph Hospital; Randolph County; the school system; and the towns of Ramseur and Liberty.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 4 Issue 9, Aug 1936, p17-23, il, por

Subject(s):

Randolph County--Description and travel; Randolph County--Economic conditions

Record #:

24193

Author(s):

Kemp, Mark

Abstract:

Asheboro-based Fox Apparel struggles to keeps its doors open since 1995, when apparel-manufacturing jobs the United States gave way to technology improvements and low-cost imports.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 27 Issue 4, April 2007, p66-73, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Randolph County--Economic conditions; Textile industry--Asheboro; Randolph County--Industry; Textile industry

Record #:

36281

Author(s):

Abstract:

An industry was given an opportunity to recoup a job loss of 90,000 in the redevelopment of North Carolina’s railroad system. Created in 1849 and spanning 317 miles, the development promises to spur growth for two major industries, railroads and manufacturing.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 36 Issue 3, March 2016, p32. Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Railroads; Railroads--North Carolina--History; Railroads--Models--Greensboro; Greensboro--Economic conditions; Guilford County--Economic Conditions; Randolph County--Economic conditions; Manufacturing industries--Greensboro; Manufacturing--North Carolina; Selma--Economic conditions; Johnston County--Economic conditions

Record #:

44354

Author(s):

Holden, Zeb

Abstract:

"Despite Toyota's record investment, Randolph county slides in the state economic rankings." Commerce officials attribute the slide relative to other counties to decline by 11 positions in per capita tax base and 14 position decline in median household income.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 45 Issue 1, January 2025, p100, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Randolph County--Economic conditions