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December / 2008
North Carolina Zoo - What's a nice seal like you doing in a dive like this? (12/25/08)
Flippers entwined in a courtly embrace, two seals perform an underwater version of Strictly Come Dancing.
And... (read more)
Trinity, NC Family Has 61 Christmas Trees (12/18/08)
TRINITY, N.C. (UPI) - A mother in Trinity, N.C., says her family home has 61 Christmas trees, each of which is... (read more)
NC Zoo Program Wins Gold Award (12/17/08)
ASHEBORO - A syndicated television series produced by the N.C. Zoo has received a gold award in the 2008 Inter... (read more)
NC Zoo Television Series Wins International Ava Award (12/17/08)
North Carolina ZooDavid M. Jones, DVM, DirectorNEWS RELEASE CONTACT: Rod HackneyFOR RELEASE: December 17, 2008... (read more)
NC Zoo Bear Exhibit Closed for Expansion (12/16/08)
North Carolina ZooDavid M. Jones, DVM, DirectorNEWS RELEASE CONTACT: Tom GillespieFOR RELEASE: Dec.16, 2008Tel... (read more)
NC Zoo Educator Wins (12/16/08)
North Carolina ZooDavid M. Jones, DVM, DirectorNEWS RELEASE CONTACT: Tom GillespieFOR RELEASE: Dec.16, 2008Tel... (read more)
November / 2008
Westmoore Pottery Celebrates Heritage Day (11/04/08)
Date: November 4, 2008Contact: Mary FarrellHeritage Day, an annual event of Westmoore Pottery, will be held on... (read more)
October / 2008
North Carolina Zoo names new general curator (10/31/08)
Contact: Rod HackneyASHEBORO — The North Carolina Zoo has named Curator of Birds Ken Reininger as the pa... (read more)
North Carolina Zoo hosts bat awareness weekend (10/29/08)
CONTACT: Tom Gillespie
ASHEBORO N.C.— In an effort to promote better understanding of one of nature&rsq... (read more)
The Hunt Family Fiddlers debut at Sunset Theatre (10/29/08)
Contact: Foster HughesASHEBORO-The Hunt Family Fiddlers will perform at the Sunset Theatre in Downtown Ashebor... (read more)
New critters arriving in numbers at North Carolina Zoo (10/27/08)
Contact: Rod HackneyASHEBORO—It will be a busy week for the Animal Division at the North Carolina Zoo as... (read more)
North Carolina Zoo Aviary and Pavilion temporarily close (10/27/08)
Date: October 27 2008
Contact: Tom Gillespie
ASHEBORO N.C. – The North Carolina Zoo will temporarily c... (read more)
North Carolina Zoo concludes October festivals (10/21/08)
Date: October 21 2008
Contact: Tom Gillespie
ASHEBORO N.C.--The North Carolina Zoo concludes its month-long ... (read more)
North Carolina Zoo vet wins national award (10/21/08)
Date: October 21 2008
Contact: Tom Gillespie
ASHEBORO N.C. – Dr. Mike Loomis chief veterinarian at the... (read more)
October festivals continue at North Carolina Zoo (10/16/08)
Date: October 16 2008
Contact: Tom Gillespie
ASHEBORO N.C. – Visitors will hear wolf howls and tales a... (read more)
First artifact unveiled at NASCAR Hall of Fame (10/11/08)
CHARLOTTE — There was little debating the merits of the first significant artifact publicly presented to... (read more)
North Carolina Zoo festival features African culture (10/08/08)
Date: October 8 2008Contact: Tom GillespieASHEBORO N.C.—The North Carolina Zoo will hold its second Octo... (read more)
NC Zoo co-hosts gardening lecture (10/07/08)
Date: October 7 2008Contact: Tom GillespieASHEBORO N.C.—The North Carolina Zoo and the Randolph County C... (read more)
NC Pottery Center announces fundraising success (10/06/08)
Date: October 16 2008Contact: NC Pottery Center Front DeskDespite an economy that seems to be “going to ... (read more)
The Travel Promotion Act of 2008 passed (10/01/08)
Date: October 1 2008Contact: Tammy OKelleyASHEBORO – Tammy O’Kelley director of tourism for Randol... (read more)
Randolph County TDA Board Meeting Notice - OCTOBER (10/01/08)
Date: October 1 2008Contact: Tammy OKelleyASHEBORO – The regularly scheduled meeting of the Randolph Cou... (read more)
September / 2008
Festivals highlight October at NC Zoo (09/29/08)
Date: September 29 2008Contact: Tom GillespieASHEBORO N.C. – With fun and entertainment each weekend&mda... (read more)
Historical cookery program at Westmoore Pottery (09/29/08)
Contact: Mary FarrellDate: September 29 2008On Saturday October 18 Westmoore Pottery will present “Stepp... (read more)
NC Zoo launches new web site (09/26/08)
Date: September 26 2008Contact: Rod HackneyASHEBORO—The North Carolina Zoo has launched a new and improv... (read more)
Traditional Early 20th Century Tableware at NCPC (09/19/08)
Date: September 19 2008Contact: Paulette BadgettIn a tribute to the long heritage of making and using function... (read more)
NC Zoo receives international conservation award (09/18/08)
Date: September 18 2008Contact: Mike McClanahanASHEBORO N.C.— The Association of Zoos and Aquariums AZA ... (read more)
Celebration of Reenactment at Westmoore Pottery (09/09/08)
Date: September 9 2008Contact: Mary FarrellWestmoore Pottery of Seagrove NC will be paying tribute to those wh... (read more)
Zoo to Do raises 191000 for NC Zoo (09/09/08)
Date: September 9 2008Contact: Mike McClanahanASHEBORO N.C.— After a night of dancing dining and spirite... (read more)
NC Zoo participates in electronics recycling days (09/09/08)
Date: September 9 2008Contact: Tom GillespieASHEBORO N.C.—The North Carolina Zoo in association with the... (read more)
Visitors Bureau seeks information for 2009 guide (09/05/08)
Date: September 5 2008Contact: Tammy O’Kelley DirectorVisitors Bureau Requests Tourism Information for 2... (read more)
August / 2008
Visitors Bureau ties festival Quakers Civil War (08/12/08)
Date: August 12 2008Contact: Tammy O\KelleyASHEBORO – North Carolina’s Piedmont Triad region is ho... (read more)
Tourism professionals extend education in Georgia (08/06/08)
Date: August 6 2008Contact: Tammy OKelley DirectorASHEBORO – After three years of specialized summer cla... (read more)
TDA announces 2007 Economic Impact Increase (08/06/08)
Date: August 6 2008Contact: Tammy OKelley DirectorASHEBORO – Tammy O’Kelley Director of Tourism fo... (read more)
July / 2008
Fifty years later Petty family sets pace (07/11/08)
He is a legend in his own time. His belt buckle reads: King Richard seven-time Winston Cup champion. And he ow... (read more)
NC Calendar of Events 2009 deadline (07/08/08)
Date: July 8 2008Contact: Amber WilliamsASHEBORO – Randolph County Tourism Development Authority is coll... (read more)
Richard Petty: NASCARs living grinning legend (07/05/08)
A cowboy hat his crown sunglasses his jewels.This is The Kings outfit.No majestic robe - just boots jeans and ... (read more)
June / 2008
2009 NC Travel Guide deadline (06/16/08)
Contact: Amber Williams
ASHEBORO – Production of the N.C. Division of Tourism’s 2009 Official Tra... (read more)
Seagrove Pottery Festival selected as Top 20 event (06/06/08)
Contact: Tammy O’Kelley, Director of Tourism
SEAGROVE – The 27th Annual Seagrove Pottery Festival... (read more)
Randolph County tourism director wins award (06/06/08)
ASHEBORO – Randolph County Tourism Development Authority’s director, Tammy O’Kelley, was awa... (read more)
May / 2008
WFMY 2's Summer Fun Guide features Visit Asheboro (05/31/08)
Contact: Tammy OKelley
ASHEBORO – Lights camera action! You may have noticed a flurry of activity in th... (read more)
Kyle Petty honored as Father of the Year (05/29/08)
Mooresville N.C. - Kyle Petty is being honored by the National Father's Day Council and the American Diabetes ... (read more)
NC Zoo named state's fresh summer destination (05/23/08)
As Memorial Day Weekend kicks off summer road-trip season, high gas prices may be prompting travelers to stay ... (read more)
NC American Indian Pottery exhibit on display (05/09/08)
Contact: Denny Mecham
Visit the new exhibition of North Carolina’s American Indian potters at the North... (read more)
Sunset Street Festival (05/05/08)
Contact: Foster Hughes
ASHEBORO - A New Street Festival is coming to Asheboro. The SUNSET STREET FESTIVAL whi... (read more)
NC lawyers give to Wildlife Learning Center (05/05/08)
Contact: Mike McClanahan
ASHEBORO N.C.—The Construction Law Section of the North Carolina Bar Associati... (read more)
Zoo Society receives economic development grant (05/05/08)
Contact: Mike McClanahan
ASHEBORO N.C.—North Carolina State Representative for Halifax and Nash countie... (read more)
NC's American Indian potters at NC Pottery Center (05/03/08)
Contact: Denny Mecham
The public is invited to celebrate the opening of a new exhibition featuring the work o... (read more)
NC Zoo's 4D Theater features SpongeBob SquarePants (05/01/08)
Contact: Rod Hackney
ASHEBORO N.C.—“Who lives in a pineapple under the sea?” One of the mos... (read more)
April / 2008
Randolph Friends of the Zoo awards grants (04/30/08)
Contact: Mike McClanahan
ASHEBORO N.C.— The North Carolina Zoo Society and the Randolph Friends of the ... (read more)
More than bottom line for NC Zoo Society Board (04/30/08)
Contact: Mike McClanahan
ASHEBORO N.C. — N.C. Zoological Society Board directors agreed at their April ... (read more)
Goat Lady Dairy holds annual open house (04/23/08)
Contact: Carl Wilson, Greensboro News & Record
Many people eat it in local restaurants and don't even rea... (read more)
Hands-on day at Westmoore Pottery (04/23/08)
Contact: Mary Farrell
All day on Saturday, May 3rd visitors to Westmoore Pottery will be given a hands-... (read more)
A variety of concerts in May at the Sunset Theatre (04/21/08)
Contact: Foster Hughes
ASHEBORO - Four great concerts will be held at the Sunset Theatre located at 234 Sunse... (read more)
NC Zoo gets funding for giraffe feeding station (04/21/08)
ASHEBORO N.C.—The world’s tallest animals will soon be eating from North Carolina Zoo visitors&rsq... (read more)
Earth Day festivities on tap at NC Zoo (04/16/08)
Contact: Tom Gillespie
ASHEBORO N.C.—The North Carolina Zoo will hold its 14th annual Earth Day celebra... (read more)
9th Annual NC Pottery Center Benefit Auction (04/10/08)
Contact: Denny Mecham
Tickets are still available for the 9th Annual North Carolina Pottery Center Benefit Au... (read more)
Zoo wins states top honor for sustainable energy (04/09/08)
Contact: Rod Hackney
ASHEBORO—The North Carolina Zoo has been named the 2008 recipient of the North Car... (read more)
NC Zoo opens expansion of elephant rhinoceros (04/05/08)
Asheboro, N.C. — The North Carolina Zoo opened the gates Saturday on its first major addition in more th... (read more)
March / 2008
NC Zoo horticulture wins 2007 sustainability award (03/17/08)
ASHEBORO —The North Carolina Zoo’s Horticulture Division was one of the first-place winners of the... (read more)
Tourism officials to attend Governor's Conference (03/13/08)
Contact: Tammy O'Kelley
ASHEBORO – Local area tourism industry professionals will join more than 400 in... (read more)
Partnerships with Parks & Recreation Leaders (03/13/08)
Contact: Tammy O'Kelley
How often do you think of tourism and parks and recreation working hand-in-hand to cr... (read more)
NC Zoo honors volunteers with President's award (03/05/08)
Contact: Tom Gillespie
ASHEBORO N.C. –The North Carolina Zoo has awarded 109 volunteers with the Presid... (read more)
Westmoore Pottery work in HBO's John Adams (03/03/08)
Contact: Mary Farrell
A bit of North Carolina will appear in the upcoming “John Adams” miniseries... (read more)
Sponge Bob to be featured in NC Zoo theater (03/02/08)
Contact: Rod Hackney
ASHEBORO - Who lives in a pineapple under the sea? Unless you’ve been living... (read more)
February / 2008
2008 Official Visitor Guides for Heart of NC (02/19/08)
ASHEBORO – The Randolph County Tourism Development Authority is now distributing copies of its new 2008 ... (read more)
NC Zoo third most-visited attraction (02/19/08)
The NC Zoo in Asheboro was the third most visited museum and historic attraction in the state in 2007, accordi... (read more)
