TDA unveils 2019 Visitors Guide cover
ASHEBORO — A chance photo taken during a media shoot will grace the cover of the 2019 Official Heart of NC Travel Guide. Eck McCanless, a Seagrove potter, was photographed by Richard Schoenberger of…
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Posts From: December 2018
Heidi Billotto Food | Plate Presentation 101: Tips, Recipes, and a Video
Even if you are not an industry pro, you can still score when it comes to the art of plate presentation. Use this post as a guide for a few quick Holiday How-To’s that will take you through the season…
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Chimpanzee Ruthie Passes Away at 47 at the North Carolina Zoo
Asheboro, NC – Ruthie, a chimpanzee who has lived at the North Carolina Zoo for nearly 40 years and was known for being silly, sassy and stubborn, was humanely euthanized on Thursday afternoon. Ruthie…
Read MoreChristmas on Sunset 2018, Canceled Due to Weather Forecast
Asheboro, NC – Due to the weather forecast calling for rain and thunderstorms this Friday, December 14 th , the City of Asheboro and the Asheboro/Randolph Chamber of Commerce have announced the decision…
Read MoreNorth Carolina Zoo Announces Closure on Sunday, Dec. 9 2018
ASHEBORO, NC— The North Carolina Zoo will be closed to thepublic on Sunday, Dec. 9, 2018 based on the winter storm forecast predicted for NorthCarolina. The storm is projected to begin early Sunday…
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36 Hours in Randolph County, the Heart of North Carolina
Prior to my 36 hours in Randolph County, my knowledge of The Heart of North Carolina was limited. I knew Randolph County’s city of Asheboro is home to the North Carolina Zoo, however, I did not expect…
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Where to buy the perfect Christmas tree around Charlotte
The holiday season comes with festivities, colorful lights and a lot of decisions. The most important decision, of course, is to decide which camp you’re in a real tree or fake tree? There are…
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