(original story from May 26, 1976) It was a moment that went viral in real time, before the word “viral” meant what it does today. Gene Gilham – a wheelchair-bound teenager – captured the county’s attention with his 25-mile ride through the original Bike Hike course. Gilham made the headlines, as did the money that…
On April 30, 2025, a federal judge sentenced Robert Aaron Sheppard, 33, of Wedowee, Alabama, to 108 months (9 years) in federal prison for possession of child sexual abuse materials and multiple firearms violations, announced Acting United States Attorney Kevin Davidson. Following his release, Sheppard will be subject to five years of supervised release and…
Incidents •The driver of a motorcycle and the driver of a truck both made a report of a female on County Road 82 in Newell throwing rocks at vehicles. • A resident of County Road 329 in the Swagg community reported the theft of a package containing helmet from his porch. While the officer was…
At Monday’s meeting of Wadley Town Council, Police Chief Phillip Hancock addressed the council concerning the need for an additional officer. Hancock said the new officer would be a sergeant and would be working as an added officer on night shift at a rate of $24 per hour. The chief went on to say all…
The former Roanoke police headquarters and justice center building is entering its final days after the city Monday agreed to sell the building and its contents for salvage and/or demolition. If the city does not find a buyer, they would then request bids on the demolition of building. Either way, it appears the structure will…
At last week’s meeting of Randolph County Commission, the commission approved a letter of support for Brightspeed, Charter and Premier for a BEAD grant from ADECA to provide broadband high-speed internet to unserved and underserved areas of Randolph County. BEAD stands for “Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment.” It is a nationwide program from the National…
At the last meeting of Randolph County 911 Board, the board approved but tabled finding a new attorney to help draw up new dispatch contracts. The contracts would be signed by 911, law enforcement agencies, fire departments and rescue squad. According to 911 Director Kelly Edwards, there is currently no contract for dispatching. This is…
By Baleigh Clanton As Handley High School’s final show of the school year, Once upon a Mattress, closed, the Triangle staff took the opportunity to speak with the theatre seniors about their experiences and insights throughout their years in drama. The comical twist on a classical tale of “The Princess and the Pea” brought together…
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Serving Central and South Alabama is alerting consumers to a surge in counterfeit designer products from China being sold online, particularly through platforms like DHGate, AliExpress, and social media channels such as TikTok. This trend appears to be fueled by recent U.S. tariff changes and misleading claims from overseas sellers.…
The driver of a green four-wheeler eluded a deputy on County Road 26 in the Level Road area on Friday evening. When the officer initiated a traffic stop, the driver of the four-wheeler left the roadway and went into a field, ignoring the deputy. When the four-wheeler re-entered the roadway, the deputy got beside him,…