Asheboro Daily Brief: February 7, 2026
Asheboro, NC — February 7, 2026 — Schools remain closed after winter storms as the city digs out; zoo operations and March primary prep lead today.
Asheboro Daily Brief: Storm Closures, Zoo Update, and Election Prep
Schools closed as district weathers back‑to‑back storms
Asheboro City Schools kept students home on Thursday and Friday while staff reported on an optional workday schedule, as winter weather continued to disrupt the second semester calendar. Inclement weather notices on several district pages reiterated that all students were out both days while buildings opened on a delay for employees.
The closures followed a powerful stretch of winter storms that dumped significant snow across central North Carolina and snarled travel earlier in the week. Regional reports show districts across the Piedmont using a mix of closures, delays, and remote learning to get through the ice and snow, with Asheboro joining neighboring systems in pausing in‑person classes for safety.
District leaders have already begun outlining how they will manage make‑up time and schedule adjustments for the rest of the year. Families are being encouraged to watch district communication channels closely for updates before classes resume next week.
North Carolina Zoo digs out after heavy snow
The winter blast also hit the North Carolina Zoo hard, with roughly ten inches of snow reported in and around Asheboro earlier this week. Zoo officials said staff have been focused on clearing walkways, sidewalks, and parking areas so that guests and employees can move safely once operations are fully back to normal.
Earlier in the week, the zoo remained closed while crews worked through snow and ice, and leaders warned that closures could be extended if conditions stayed hazardous. Visitors planning a weekend trip are being urged to check the zoo’s official communication channels for the latest updates before driving out.
County gears up for March primary and key planning meeting
Looking beyond the storm response, Randolph County officials are turning attention to the March 3 primary election. The county Board of Elections has posted sample ballots, candidate lists, and an early voting schedule so Asheboro voters can review their choices and plan when they will cast a ballot.
On the land‑use front, the county Planning Board’s regular February meeting has been rescheduled to Tuesday, February 10. The agenda typically includes rezoning requests and special‑use permits that can shape growth around Asheboro, and residents who follow development issues are being encouraged to keep an eye on that calendar.
Sources
- https://www.asheboro.k12.nc.us/
- https://www.asheboro.k12.nc.us/HomeworkResources.aspx
- https://www.ednc.org/winter-weather-nc-school-and-community-college-closures-feb-2026/
- https://www.wfdd.org/weather/2026-02-05/weather-related-closings-and-delays
- https://nczoo.com/
- https://www.randolphcountync.gov/201/Board-of-Elections
- https://www.randolphcountync.gov/213/Planning-Zoning
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/January_30_%E2%80%93_February_2%2C_2026_North_American_bomb_cyclone
