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June
Randolph County TDA Board Appoints Scarlett as Executive Director (06/24/20)
Seagrove, NC – Today, the Randolph County Tourism Development Authori... (read more)
Four Saints Brewing reopens Asheboro taproom, June 19 (06/16/20)
Asheboro, NC — On Friday, June 19, customers may once again enjoy a beer i... (read more)
NC Zoo reopens after being closed for nearly 3 months amid pandemic (06/15/20)
ASHEBORO, NC — The North Carolina Zoo has reopened to the public after bei... (read more)
The North Carolina Zoo Will Open to the Public June 15. Online Timed Ticketing Available Now (06/11/20)
Asheboro, NC – The North Carolina Zoo will open to the public Monday, June... (read more)
Citing health concerns, Copperheads will not play in 2020 (06/10/20)
Asheboro, NC - Citing the health of players, fans, sponsors, host families, inte... (read more)
North Carolina Zoo Offers Virtual Summer Camps | Registration Now Open (06/03/20)
Asheboro, N.C. – June 3, 2020 –The North Carolina Zoo is bringing it... (read more)
May
Two Endangered Red Wolf Pups Born at North Carolina Zoo Bringing Total to Seven This Year (05/28/20)
Asheboro, NC – The North Carolina Zoo announces the birth of two endangere... (read more)
Three Orphaned Otters Receiving Care at North Carolina Zoo Before Being Released Back in the Wild. M (05/27/20)
ASHEBORO, NC – Three recently orphaned North American river otter pups hav... (read more)
Heart of North Carolina Visitors Bureau Announces I-73/74 Visitors Centers Will Re-open In Seagrove (05/22/20)
(Asheboro, N.C. - May 22, 2020) Amber Scarlett, Interim CEO... (read more)
Perspective | Comets 2 Careers summer internship program: Empowering students to invest in their fut (05/11/20)
North Carolina’s brand for work-based learning, NC Career Launch, was info... (read more)
The North Carolina Zoo Announces Birth of Five Critically Endangered American Red Wolves (05/08/20)
Asheboro, NC – The North Carolina Zoo announces the birth of five critical... (read more)
Chat-N-Chill features Dewey and Leslie Brown of Liberty Showcase Theater (05/08/20)
The Courier-Tribune featured the "Saturday Chat N Chill Facebook Live" co-hosted... (read more)
This year, Tourism Week is about virtual tours (05/05/20)
Asheboro, NC — The Heart of NC Visitors Bureau is using National Travel an... (read more)
North Carolina Zoo Announces Name of Baby Rhino Named by Public Poll (05/04/20)
Asheboro, NC – The North Carolina Zoo and First Lady of North Carolina Kri... (read more)
April
Scary Women Making A Good Life (04/30/20)
Call a woman a witch, scary or someone’s worst nightmare and you might fin... (read more)
Kersey Valley looks to future (04/28/20)
RANDOLPH COUNTY — It has been a whirlwind month for Kersey Valley Attracti... (read more)
20 Scenic Road Trips in North Carolina: Byways and Highways for Your Next Journey (04/20/20)
We are so lucky to have some of America’s most storied highways. And befor... (read more)
Stay-At-Home Order Prompts Brewery to Deliver (04/18/20)
ASHEBORO, NC – Many breweries have transitioned to beer-to-go sales ... (read more)
North Carolina Zoo Announces Public Poll to Help Name New Baby Rhino (04/17/20)
A surprise guest will announce the winning name on May 4
Asheboro, NC – T... (read more)
Kersey Valley next up on Heart of NC virtual tour (04/17/20)
The Courier-Tribune featured the "Saturday Chat N Chill Facebook Live" co-hosted... (read more)
North Carolina Zoo Offers a New Virtual Visit Experience (04/13/20)
Asheboro, NC – Since a visit to the North Carolina Zoo isn’t current... (read more)
Pottery Business Adapts to New Mandates (04/12/20)
Spectrum News 14 followed up with Bulldog Pottery's Samantha Henneke and Bruce G... (read more)
20 Zoo and Aquarium Live Streams for a Virtual Visit With Cute Animals (04/10/20)
Armchair Animal Encounters
With millions of Americans sheltering at home in... (read more)
Four Saints adjusting to stay-at-home climate (04/04/20)
The Courier-Tribune featured the "Saturday Chat N Chill Facebook Live" co-hosted... (read more)
Zoo Filez: Zebras find home at North Carolina Zoo (04/03/20)
ASHEBORO, N.C. - Zookeeper Jason Balder says the most common question guests ask... (read more)
