How Randolph County’s Water Systems Are Holding Up to Statewide Drought
For resident not on well water, knowing where your water comes from can help you understand if and how the...
Asheboro
After 4-Year Wait, NC Zoo’s Aviary Demolition Set for This Summer
After four years closed, the NC Zoo is finally demolishing its beloved R.J. Reynolds Forest Aviary this summer as...
State Budget Funds Staff Positions for NC Zoo’s Asia — Opening Date Still Unknown
North Carolina's new state budget approves 54 staff positions and $6.2 million for the N.C. Zoo's Asia Continent, though...
North Carolina Zoo Asks Public to Name New Sand Cat Kittens
The North Carolina Zoo is inviting the public to help choose names for two sand cat kittens born Feb....
Asheboro’s 1,4-Dioxane Fight Has Cost Water Customers More Than $734,000 — and Counting
The City of Asheboro has spent more than $734,000 in public money on outside legal counsel to fight state...
Asheboro Man Pleads Guilty in Child Exploitation Case
An Asheboro man who gained national recognition for creating the "Thank You Jesus" yard signs has pleaded guilty to...
NC Zoo’s Asia Continent Is Ready — Waiting On State Budget To Finish Hiring
The buildings are up, the habitats are landscaped, and most of the animals are settled in. What's missing is...
Asheboro’s new license plate cameras feed into federal network; privacy advocates raise concerns
Since mid-February, Asheboro police have installed eight cameras that photograph every passing vehicle around the clock and share that...
Man Charged After Stealing Randolph County Ambulance, Leading Deputies on Chase
A Moore County man faces multiple charges, including several felonies, after authorities say he stole a Randolph County ambulance...
N.C. Zoo nominated for nation’s Best Zoo; daily voting now open
The North Carolina Zoo and Botanical Gardens is once again competing USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards for Best...