The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee Welcomes Artie from North Carolina Zoo
The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee and North Carolina Zoo are pleased to announce that African elephant Artie arrived at...
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NC Zoo Council Approves Price Increase
ASHEBORO N.C. (ACME NEWS) – The NC Zoo Council voted this week to approve an increase in the cost...
North Carolina Zoo Mourns Loss of Natalie the Rhino
The North Carolina Zoo announced today that Natalie, one of the zoo's southern white rhinoceros, was euthanized on Jan....
NC Zoo Offers Free Admission to Moore County Residents
The North Carolina Zoo is offering free admission to residents of Moore County affected by the recent power outages.
Two Found Dead after Asheboro Shooting
ASHEBORO N.C. (ACME NEWS) – Two women were found dead in an Asheboro home this afternoon following a shooting,...
North Carolina Zoo Loses Rhino Olivia
Olivia, a southern white rhinoceros who has lived at the North Carolina Zoo for more than 30 years, passed...
Corporal Punishment “Opt-Out” Policy back in Spotlight
Randolph County Schools’ corporal punishment opt-out policy is drawing renewed attention as students return to classrooms. Parents have voiced...
Female Arrested After Vehicle Chase End In Crash
A woman was arrested Friday night on multiple felonies, misdemeanors, and traffic violations after police say she led them...
Drugs, Dollars & Doctors | Pharmaceutical Company Spending in Randolph County
ASHEBORO N.C. (ACME NEWS) – In the healthcare industry, the influence of pharmaceutical companies on doctors has long been...
No Injuries After Fire At Asheboro Furniture Plant
Early this afternoon firefighters with the Asheboro Fire Department responded to a report of a pile of sawdust on...