Count your blessings in your backyard
Pinching pennies, tightening our belts, and counting our blessings seem to be recurring themes during these tough economic times. Speaking of blessings - have you ever thought of how fortunate we are…
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NC Zoo summer camps aimed at budding veterinarians
ASHEBORO-For the second time the North Carolina Zoo's veterinary staff will be hosting a summer camp aimed at helping to cultivate the next generation of veterinarians who will work with wild and…
Read MoreChili, music, and shiny cars make new Asheboro event
ASHEBORO, NC - When Forbes Magazine claimed in 2008 that Asheboro was a dying town, local community leaders and business owners weren't happy. The following year, a local businessman started a new…
Read More"Hands-On" Day at Westmoore Pottery
All day Saturday, March 27th, visitors of all ages are invited to a "hands-on" day at Westmoore Pottery. This year our focus will be on decorating. Westmoore Pottery welcomes both adults and children…
Read MoreLocal horticulturist to speak at NC Zoo
ASHEBORO - The North Carolina Zoo and the N.C. Cooperative Extension invite nursery growers and plant enthusiasts to hear Dr. Todd Lasseigne, executive director of the Paul J. Ciener Botanical Garden…
Read MoreNC Zoo hosts Woodland Management workshop
ASHEBORO, NC - The North Carolina Zoo will host the second of four woodland management workshops for landowners on Friday, April 23, and Saturday, April 24, at the park. The workshop, "Native…
Read MoreDale Earnhardt Jr. is "Keeping the Dream Alive" at Victory Junction
RANDLEMAN, NC - Victory Junction kicked off their "Keeping the Dream Alive" campaign today by announcing that Dale Earnhardt Jr. will join the elite list of Victory Junction Founders, as he commits to…
Read MoreNC Zoo Society launches "Get a Member" campaign
ASHEBORO, N.C. - The North Carolina Zoo Society is asking its current membership of over 26,000 member households to help add another 1,000 members to its ranks in 2010. For bringing in new members…
Read MoreAcacia, second gorilla to arrive at NC Zoo
ASHEBORO - "Acacia," a 15-year-old female gorilla, arrived at the North Carolina Zoo Saturday evening from the Oklahoma City Zoo, the second new gorilla to be transferred to the state zoo in the past…
Read MoreKlaussner Furniture to show in High Point
ASHEBORO, N.C. - After 30 years in its own showroom at its Asheboro headquarters, Klaussner Furniture will begin a transition to a showroom in High Point for the spring furniture market. The company…
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