NC Zoo attendance remains strong
ASHEBORO-Despite a slumping economy that has affected the tourism industry nationwide, the North Carolina Zoo was able to maintain its 2008-2009 fiscal year attendance slightly above the previous…
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Re-Open House for Randolph County's 1909 Historic Courthouse
Asheboro, NC - Randolph County Commissioners announce an open house for the Randolph County 1909 Historic Courthouse, located at 145 Worth Street in Asheboro, NC. This County facility houses two…
Read MoreVisitor spending increases in NC, Triad
Domestic visitors spent a record $16.9 billion in North Carolina last year, a 2.1 percent increase from the year before. Domestic spending was up in nine of the Triad's 12 counties. Only Rockingham and…
Read MoreTen questions with NC Zoo representative, Tom Gillespie
Are you planning on introducing any new species to your exhibits in the near future? - Tray Epperly, Fuquay-Varina We're going to introduce a new antelope species, the bongo, in August of this year…
Read MoreCovered bridge draws romance, builders, families
Asheboro, NC - For a hundred years, travelers have passed over the Little River in Randolph County on a covered bridge. Today, the bridge draws families on vacation, enthusiastic builders and engaged…
Read MoreNC Zoo photographer one of 10 finalists in USA Today photo contest
ASHEBORO, N.C.-Tom Gillespie, a photographer and journalist at the North Carolina Zoo, has recently been announced as one of the 10 winners in the 2009 USA Today "Picture America" national photo…
Read MorePART bus service adds NC Zoo
ASHEBORO, N.C.-Starting July 6, the Piedmont Authority for Regional Transportation (PART) will begin providing bus service to the North Carolina Zoo. Riders to the zoo can catch a Route 10 Randolph Co…
Read MoreSTS honors Asheboro/Randolph Chamber's 'Christmas on Sunset' as TOP 20 event
The Asheboro/Randolph Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that our Annual Christmas on Sunset event has been recognized by the Southeast Tourism Society as one of their Top 20 Events for December…
Read MoreRibbon cutting/open house set for Richard Petty Education Center
ASHEBORO - A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and an Open House have been scheduled for Randolph Community College's new Richard Petty Education Center in July. Seven-time NASCAR Champion Richard Petty and…
Read MoreNorth Carolina Zoo's second tropical plant show begins July 1
ASHEBORO, N.C. - During the entire month of July, the North Carolina Zoo will host a display of flowering backyard flowers and houseplants of African origin at the park's Africa Pavilion-the second of…
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