Author L. McKay Whatley is a Randolph County native and lifelong resident. Born in Asheboro in 1955, he graduated from Asheboro High School and Harvard University. Whatley is the a...view moreAuthor L. McKay Whatley is a Randolph County native and lifelong resident. Born in Asheboro in 1955, he graduated from Asheboro High School and Harvard University. Whatley is the author of The Architectural History of Randolph County, published in 1985. He is a lawyer in private practice and has been mayor of the town of Franklinville for 20 years.view less