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News Room - Archives 2008

News Room - Archives 2008

January 2008

Richard Petty to receive lifetime achievement

February 2008

2008 Official Visitor Guides for Heart of NC
NC Zoo third most-visited attraction
Leap Day celebrates Year of the Frog
Who let the frogs out?

March 2008

Hop to it! Frogs need help
Sponge Bob to be featured in NC Zoo theater
Williams displays arrowhead collection
Westmoore Pottery work in HBO's John Adams
NC Zoo honors volunteers with President's award
Tourism officials to attend Governor's Conference
Partnerships with Parks & Recreation Leaders
Actor visits zoo in search of clues
NC Zoo horticulture wins 2007 sustainability award
Chimp at NC Zoo gets Easter treat
Visitor Centers to be green
Scenes of Randolph County - Amazing Grace Art

April 2008

Zoo unveils brand new Africa plains
A slice of Africa in Asheboro
NC Zoo opens expansion of elephant rhinoceros
Zoo wins states top honor for sustainable energy
9th Annual NC Pottery Center Benefit Auction
Earth Day festivities on tap at NC Zoo
The King's Hat makes visit to troops in Iraq
No bad breath for this bear - NC Zoo
Bass tournament at Lake Reese April 26
A variety of concerts in May at the Sunset Theatre
NC Zoo gets funding for giraffe feeding station
Goat Lady Dairy holds annual open house
Hands-on day at Westmoore Pottery
NC Zoo received energy award
Randolph Friends of the Zoo awards grants
More than bottom line for NC Zoo Society Board

May 2008

NC Zoo's 4D Theater features SpongeBob SquarePants
NC's American Indian potters at NC Pottery Center
Sunset Street Festival
NC lawyers give to Wildlife Learning Center
Zoo Society receives economic development grant
NC American Indian Pottery exhibit on display
Kurt Busch Superdome unveiled at Victory Junction
The King urges Americans to give back to veterans
NC Zoo named state's fresh summer destination
Kyle Petty honored as Father of the Year
WFMY 2's Summer Fun Guide features Visit Asheboro

June 2008

Summer plans turn to nearby attractions
Seagrove Pottery Festival selected as Top 20 event
Randolph County tourism director wins award
Seagrove Pottery Festival in Top 20 Southeast
2009 NC Travel Guide deadline
Furniture industry worth 8.25 billion to region

July 2008

Road to seven titles 200 wins
Richard Petty: NASCARs living grinning legend
NC Calendar of Events 2009 deadline
Richard Petty still the King
Fifty years later Petty family sets pace
Forever the King
King Richard still the same amid changes
Fifty years with The King
Petty still true blue

August 2008

On the Wild Side: Galapagos Tortoise
Tourism professionals extend education in Georgia
TDA announces 2007 Economic Impact Increase
Black bear cubs on display at NC Zoo
New black bears arrive at NC Zoo
On the Wild Side: Baby Harbor Seals
Visitors Bureau ties festival Quakers Civil War
Male giraffe dies at NC Zoo
On the Wild Side: Poison Dart Frogs

September 2008

Visitors Bureau seeks information for 2009 guide
Celebration of Reenactment at Westmoore Pottery
Zoo to Do raises 191000 for NC Zoo
NC Zoo participates in electronics recycling days
NC Zoo receives international conservation award
Traditional Early 20th Century Tableware at NCPC
NC Pottery Center auction raises about 35000
NC Zoo launches new web site
Festivals highlight October at NC Zoo
Historical cookery program at Westmoore Pottery
Goat Lady Dairy welcomes you to their Open House

October 2008

The Travel Promotion Act of 2008 passed
Randolph County TDA Board Meeting Notice - OCTOBER
Two tigers seen as signs of recovery in Iraq
NC Pottery Center announces fundraising success
NC Zoo co-hosts gardening lecture
North Carolina Zoo festival features African culture
On the Wild Side: Brushing Grizzly Teeth
Pettys 1967 Plymouth presented to Hall of Fame
First artifact unveiled at NASCAR Hall of Fame
On the Wild Side: Animal Medications
October festivals continue at North Carolina Zoo
North Carolina Zoo concludes October festivals
North Carolina Zoo vet wins national award
New critters arriving in numbers at North Carolina Zoo
North Carolina Zoo Aviary and Pavilion temporarily close
North Carolina Zoo hosts bat awareness weekend
The Hunt Family Fiddlers debut at Sunset Theatre
North Carolina Zoo names new general curator

November 2008

Westmoore Pottery Celebrates Heritage Day
North Carolina Zoo gets two new giraffes

December 2008

Christmas on Sunset Returns to Downtown Asheboro
Country Inn & Suites by Carlson Opens in Archdale
NC Zoo Bear Exhibit Closed for Expansion
NC Zoo Educator Wins
NC Zoo Program Wins Gold Award
NC Zoo Television Series Wins International Ava Award
North Carolina Zoo Educator Wins Community Service Award
Trinity, NC Family Has 61 Christmas Trees
North Carolina Zoo - What's a nice seal like you doing in a dive like this?
North Carolina Aviation Museum has a million dollar baby on display
North Carolina Zoo - Grizzly bear enjoys a swim