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July 2023

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December 2022

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Seagrove, NC - On Saturday, December 7, 2013, Westmoore Pottery, located just outside of Seagrove, NC, will ho... (read more)

August 2022

North Carolina Zoo Featured on State Travel Guide Cover (08/18/22)

ASHEBORO, NC — The North Carolina Zoo, celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2014, becomes one of the... (read more)

February 2021

Westmoore Pottery (02/11/21)

Seagrove, NC - On Saturday, December 7, 2013, Westmoore Pottery, located just outside of Seagrove, NC, will ho... (read more)

February 2017

The North Carolina Zoo Receives Disney Conservation Grant (02/20/17)

ASHEBORO, NC – The North Carolina Zoo has been awarded a $25,000 grant from the Disney Worldwide Co... (read more)

October 2014

Spooky Day At Brightside Gallery (10/10/14)

Carriage House Tea Free Tea Tasting: Pumpkin Spice Black Tea (10/10/14)

Governor McCrory to Lead Opening Ceremonies for North Carolina Zoo's New Polar Bear Exhibit (10/09/14)

Own a Piece of the North Carolina Zoo's Plant Collection at a Bargain (10/09/14)

Randolph Arts Guild Offers Beginning Watercolor Class for Adults with NC Artist, Ken Hobson (10/09/14)

Westmoore Pottery Presents Hearthside Cookery Program (10/09/14)

26th Annual NASCAR Day Festival Just Around the Corner (10/08/14)

The North Carolina Pottery Center Presents Monthly Lecture Series, Friday, October 17th (10/02/14)

September 2014

42nd Annual Asheboro Fall Festival - Oct 4th & 5th (09/29/14)

Asheboro Fall Festival Kick-Off Concert featuring Bantum Rooster (09/29/14)

Carriage House Tea - FREE Tea Tasting of Emory's Apple Spice Black Tea (09/26/14)

Book Signing & Reading by Ben Frazier at Brightside Gallery (09/26/14)

The Randolph Arts Guild Hosts Make-Your-Own Voo Doo Doll/Dude Workshop with Mary Davis (09/23/14)

North Carolina Zoo Launches Lion Cub Naming Contest (09/22/14)

The 7th Annual Celebration of Seagrove Potters Announces Participants (09/18/14)

Fall Festival Kick-Off Concert featuring Bantum Rooster Set for Oct. 3rd (09/17/14)

The Barrister Boys, Native Son Vineyards, & Herb N Garden Featured at Brightside Gallery's Season Fi (09/12/14)

Carriage House Tea Offers Free Tasting Event: Peach Apricot Black Tea (09/12/14)

Randolph Arts Guild to Feature Artist Les Caison III during Sept 'Out and About' (09/12/14)

The Randolph Arts Guild Announces Application Deadline for Regional Artist Grants (09/12/14)

The Randolph Arts Guild presents the "Art of Coffee" Lecture with The Table Farmhouse Bakery & Count (09/11/14)

Final Brightside Market of the Season - Saturday, Sept. 13th (09/05/14)

The Randolph Arts Guild Presents Water Color Batik Class Featuring Artist, Debra Spinks (09/04/14)

Randolph Community College Kicks Off 7th Cultural Arts Season (09/04/14)

August 2014

NC Pottery Center - Book Discussion, Signing & Pottery Identification (08/30/14)

North Carolina's Official Travel Guide Recognized with National Award (08/30/14)

NC Pottery Center Artist in Residence - Josh Floyd (08/29/14)

The Randolph Arts Guild to host Two Zentangle(R) Drawing Classes with Lisa Skeen (08/28/14)

Randolph Arts Guild to Host Exhibition by Artist Cat Collier (08/26/14)

NC Zoo Offering Second Wildlife Research Camp (08/26/14)

RCC Students Gain Real Life Experience at Petty's Garage (08/26/14)

North Carolina Zoo to add new polar bear to newly expanded exhibit (08/21/14)

The Randolph Arts Guild Offers 'Make Your Own Pixie Door with Julian Bralley' (08/15/14)

Call to Potters - Randolph Arts Guild to host Mugapalooza Exhibit (08/15/14)

Mobile Anagama Kiln Firing at the Pottery Center (08/14/14)

Randolph Arts Guild Presents Mike Gaffney & Friends LIVE! (08/14/14)

NC Zoo to Celebrate Birthday of Oldest Elephant (08/11/14)

Burning of Elephant Ivory, Rhino Horns Postponed (08/11/14)

North Carolina Zoo to burn elephant ivory, rhino horns (08/08/14)

Lark Artists Announces Call for Artists for 4th Annual Handmade Holiday Art Show (08/06/14)

Four Lion Cubs Born at the North Carolina Zoo (08/06/14)

July 2014

Randolph Partners Up To Celebrate 40 Wild Years (07/30/14)

RCC Archdale/Chamber Partner for Customer Service Course (07/28/14)

Recommendations Changed To Keep & Expand NC Zoo Gorilla Troop (07/23/14)

Kiln Firing at the NC Pottery Center by ECU Students (07/22/14)

Many Faces: North Carolina's Face Jug Tradition (07/17/14)

FREE Attractions Offered During Visitor Appreciation Day at the NC Zoo (07/16/14)

Battle of the Bands to Decide Performer for Fall Festival Kick-Off Concert (07/16/14)

Randolph Arts Guild to Showcase Mike Gaffney LIVE at the Sunset Theatre (07/10/14)

Destination: Bugs - An Epic Adventure at the NC Zoo (07/03/14)

June 2014

Randolph and Davidson Counties Partner to Honor Veterans in Southeastern Old Threshers Reunion Ann (06/24/14)

Destination: KidZone at the NC Zoo (06/19/14)

NC Zoo Loses Female Elephant, 'Little Diamond' (06/18/14)

Randolph Arts Guild Mike Durham Yard Art on the Sidewalk (06/17/14)

Own a Piece of the NC Zoo's Horticulture Collection (06/17/14)

Broken Water Line Closes I-73/74 Visitor Centers in Seagrove (06/17/14)

Celebrate Father's Day at the North Carolina Zoo (06/11/14)

2014 Summer Clay Programs at the North Carolina Pottery Center (06/10/14)

Richland Creek ZipLine Awarded TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence (06/05/14)

The North Carolina Zoo to Remain Open during Zoo Parkway Construction (06/03/14)

Diane Villa Named NC Zoo Curator of Design (06/03/14)

NC Zoo names Simmons as deputy director and COO (06/03/14)

Celebrate World Oceans Day at the North Carolina Zoo (06/02/14)

May 2014

NC Zoo offering unique wildlife camp (05/28/14)

Randolph Arts Guild Announces 32nd Annual Juried Arts Show (05/27/14)

The North Carolina Zoo's Gorilla Exhibit Set to Undergo Changes (05/22/14)

The North Carolina Zoo Welcomes Baby Chimpanzee (05/22/14)

"Cousins in Clay" Event - Pottery with Personality & Collectible Appeal (05/19/14)

The North Carolina Zoo Presents Save Our Snakes (05/15/14)

Randolph Arts Guild Announces Call for The Chicken Art Show (05/13/14)

Plants and Pots with Brooke Avery and Bettina Hunter (05/13/14)

Run Wild in the North Carolina Zoo's Annual 5K (05/06/14)

NC Pottery Center presents Neolia, Keeper of the Cole Tradition (05/06/14)

Celebrate Mother's Day at the North Carolina Zoo (05/05/14)

NC Golf Vacation: The "Heart"' of Asheboro (05/05/14)

NC Food Truck State Championship Comes to Randleman (05/05/14)

April 2014

Randolph Arts Guild Announces Call to Artists for 2014 Randolph Ramble (04/30/14)

Third Annual Bloomin' Wine Festival (04/28/14)

Art on Sunset to feature the artwork of Local Artists and World Music (04/23/14)

NC Zoo to Become First State Agency to Attain Environmental Stewardship Award (04/21/14)

NC Zoo Postpones Easter Egg Event (04/19/14)

Baby Baboon Born at the North Carolina Zoo (04/11/14)

Party for the Planet at the NC Zoo this Weekend and Celebrate Earth Day (04/10/14)

NC Pottery Center presents: Neolia, Keeper of the Cole Tradition: A Retrospective (04/10/14)

Celebration of Spring Kiln Openings and Studio Tours | April 26th & 27th (04/06/14)

The NC Zoo Kicks off Sustainability Campaign (04/03/14)

NC Zoo Officials to Present Malt O Meal with Award (04/01/14)

Cougar cubs make debut at NC Zoo (04/01/14)

March 2014

NC Zoo's Cougar Kittens Begin Introduction To Exhibit (03/31/14)

North Carolina Zoo marks 40th anniversary celebration with special events, 2 new exhibits (03/29/14)

Sid Luck on the Tales of a Red Clay Rambler Podcast (03/27/14)

NC Zoo plans special weekend to celebrate 40th anniversary (03/26/14)

Randolph Arts Guild Offers Painting Projects Class with Artist Chuck McLachlan (03/26/14)

The Randolph Arts Guild to offer Pysanky Egg Class with NC folk artists Karen & Grace McFetters (03/26/14)

Daffie Days Event at Bulldog Pottery | Celebration of the Ubiquitous Daffodil (03/25/14)

VIDEO: Otter mom nudges baby to swim for first time (03/21/14)

Caught on Camera: Baby Otter at NC Zoo Swims for the First Time (03/20/14)

NC Zoo to delay opening on Tuesday, March 18th (03/18/14)

Sunny Slopes: Working farm helps preserve a valuable heritage (03/18/14)

Randolph Arts Guild now Accepting Vendor Applications for Art on Sunset 2014 (03/17/14)

Firing the Groundhog Kiln with Seagrove Potter Chad Brown (03/15/14)

Randolph Arts Guild to feature Local Artist Cori Cagle (03/13/14)

NC Zoo Officials Announce Volunteer of the Year (03/12/14)

Richard Petty Museum Completes Move Back Home, Named Local Historical Landmark (03/12/14)

NC Zoo to reopen on Tuesday, March 11, 2014 (03/10/14)

Richard Petty Museum moves back to Petty family compound (03/09/14)

NC Zoo to remain closed through Monday (03/07/14)

Fall Festival Applications now available (03/05/14)

Cougar Kittens Arrive at NC Zoo (03/04/14)

Richard Petty back in the 'Winner's Circle' (03/03/14)

February 2014

Orphaned Cougar Kittens to Arrive at NC Zoo Next Week (02/28/14)

ETSU Senior Becca Irvin to Give 'Vortex Soda Kiln' Presentation at the North Carolina Pottery Center (02/20/14)

NC Zoo reopening Tuesday (02/17/14)

NC Zoo to remain closed on Monday, February 17th (02/16/14)

NC Zoo to remain closed through the weekend (02/13/14)

The Randolph Arts Guild hosts Pysanky Egg Craft Class with the McFetters (02/13/14)

The Randolph Arts Guild hosts portrait Illustration class with NC artist, Jim Langer (02/13/14)

The Randolph Arts Guild hosts "Wonder of Wire" Home Decor Edition Craft Class with Michelle Jarrett (02/13/14)

NC Zoo to Close Wednesday & Thursday, February 12th/13th (02/11/14)

Gavin Johnson Named to NC Zoo Public Relatoins Post (02/07/14)

O'Kelley Elected to Chair State Travel & Tourism Board (02/06/14)

Visitors Bureau Distributing 2014 Official Visitor Guides (02/03/14)

NC Zoo Seeking Volunteers (02/03/14)

January 2014

NC Zoo reopens on Saturday, Feb 1st (01/31/14)

NC Zoo to remain closed on Friday, Jan 31st (01/30/14)

NC Zoo to remain closed on Thursday, January 30th (01/29/14)

Valentine Treats from the Potters of Busbee Road (01/28/14)

NC Zoo to close Wed, January 29th due to weather (01/28/14)

Randolph Arts Guild to Open Exhibit by Artist Rodney Bennett (01/28/14)

NC Zoo to close Tue, January 28th due to weather (01/27/14)

NC Zoo to close Friday due to temperatures (01/23/14)

NC Zoo to close Wed, January 22nd due to weather (01/21/14)

Cards & Cookies Valentine Workshop presented by The Randolph Arts Guild (01/16/14)

NC Pottery Center to Recognize Folk Heritage Award-Winning Potters with Exhibition (01/16/14)

Rich Powell Lecture featured at The Randolph Arts Guild (01/15/14)

Promoting Pottery (01/15/14)

NC Zoo's new polar bear already a major draw (01/13/14)

It's not all glamor when you work at the zoo (01/13/14)

The shows go on...Upgraded Sunset offers more (01/09/14)

Randolph Arts Guild Presents The Art Of Food Lecture with Magnolia 23 Restaurant (01/08/14)