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October
Spooky season guide: 12 haunted attractions within driving distance of Charlotte (10/15/20)
For many Halloween enthusiasts, like myself, October is synonymous with the spoo... (read more)
Seagrove Potters Plan Studio Tour Instead of Festival (10/08/20)
SEAGROVE, NC — The Seagrove Potters Association announced it would h... (read more)
Richard Petty Motorsports Announces Partnership with Count On Me NC (10/08/20)
Richard Petty Motorsports (RPM) announced today a partnership with Count on Me N... (read more)
Pumpkins are officially “in season” at Millstone Creek Orchards (10/05/20)
Millstone Creek Orchards in Ramseur, NC had been hosting apple pickin’ adv... (read more)
A Weekend in the Heart of North Carolina | Randolph County (10/05/20)
Diane Villa, the North Carolina Zoo’s Director of Communications and Marke... (read more)
Family Travel Tips for Visiting the @NCZoo in @TheHeartofNC during COVID-19 (10/04/20)
During these uncertain times, finding fun safe things to do with a child has bee... (read more)
NC Zoo will be featured in new National Geographic series (10/02/20)
ASHEBORO, NC — The North Carolina Zoo will be in the worldwide spotlight t... (read more)
NC Pottery Center presents 'Working Together: Online Gala & Benefit Auction' (10/02/20)
Seagrove, NC - Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the nonprofit North Carolina Potter... (read more)
North Carolina Zoo Recognized with Honors through AZA for Conservation (10/01/20)
Asheboro, NC –The North Carolina Zoo is pleased to announce it received an... (read more)
Kersey Valley gears up for return of Spookywoods (10/01/20)
Archdale, NC — The arrival of Spookywoods this year was fraught with a ser... (read more)
Take the Kids: Millstone Creek Orchards gears up for busy pumpkin season (10/01/20)
By Coleen Hanson Smith, Go Ask Mom writer
Located off Highway 64 just between S... (read more)
September
Secrets of the Zoo, North Carolina Premieres on Nat Geo WILD Oct 31, 2020 (09/30/20)
Asheboro, NC – Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at the North C... (read more)
Seagrove Potters Announce New Studio Tour (09/30/20)
Seagrove, NC - Thirty pottery shops and almost 100 ceramic ... (read more)
NC Zoo to be featured in cable series (09/30/20)
ASHEBORO, N.C. — Seeing the animals at the zoo from what they call "The ... (read more)
Bush-n-Vine’s sunflowers are in bloom (plus a big list of other sunflower fields near Charlotte) (09/21/20)
Fireworks are in short supply this year, but you could say that sunflowers are n... (read more)
10 Fall Things in 2020 You Can Do in Charlotte (09/18/20)
Dear COVID-19, you are NOT going to take my favorite season from me. No sir, n... (read more)
Fall guide 2020: 25 must-do fall activities in and around Charlotte (09/17/20)
The fall season is upon us, and although the pandemic has certainly changed the ... (read more)
'It is that make or break time' | Triad fall festivities adjust to align with NCDHHS guidelines (09/16/20)
ARCHDALE, N.C. — The fall season can make or break for some farms across... (read more)
Apple season is upon us: 7 pick-your-own orchards within 2 hours of Charlotte (09/15/20)
Fall means apple cider, apple cider donuts, and, of course, apple picking. Here ... (read more)
Two golfers' goal: Play 1,000 courses (09/13/20)
Some people are passionate about the game of golf. And then there are Landon Owe... (read more)
NC Zoo Has Vampire Bat Baby Boom (09/11/20)
ASHEBORO, NC — There’s been a big baby boom of vampire bats at the N... (read more)
Fall Countdown: Here's how you can celebrate safely during the COVID-19 pandemic (09/10/20)
GREENSBORO, N.C. — It's no secret the coronavirus pandemic has led to th... (read more)
You Can Officially Indulge In Cider Slushies & Donuts In North Carolina Now (09/09/20)
Ramseur, NC - There are countless cozy things to do in North Carolina this ... (read more)
“Ladies and Gentlemen, Start Your Engines!” The Petty Museum Re-Opens Tuesday (09/04/20)
Level Cross, NC - The Petty Museum, home to thousands of artifacts honoring the ... (read more)
Cute but Ferocious: North Carolina Zoo Announces Birth of Sand Cat Kitten (09/03/20)
Asheboro, N.C. – Sand cats may be small but don’t let their petite s... (read more)
Farmers See Positive Outlook for Pumpkin Season Despite Pandemic (09/03/20)
RAMSEUR, NC – There's still a month left in the growing season for pumpkin... (read more)
10 of the Scariest Haunted Houses in America
Socially-distanced frights ahead (09/02/20)
For those who look forward to October 31st all year long, Halloween is no one-da... (read more)
August
California Sea Lion Diesel Passes Away at North Carolina Zoo (08/24/20)
Asheboro, N.C. - Diesel, a California sea lion, who one zookeeper remembered as ... (read more)
Destination Vacation | Seagrove: A potter’s paradise in the heart of North Carolina (08/20/20)
SEAGROVE, N.C. — The pottery capital of the country sits right in the midd... (read more)
