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Zoo’s African Pavilion closing for renovations

2012-02-03T10:27:39-05:00

One of the N.C. Zoo’s African exhibits, the indoor African Pavilion, will close for five days for repairs and improvements beginning Feb. 6.

Basic sewing class begins Feb. 21 at RCC Archdale Center

2012-02-03T10:07:19-05:00

Have you ever wondered if you would like to sew? Randolph Community College is offering a Basic Sewing class at its Archdale Center, taught by local seamstress Johnnie Springett.

RCC Archdale Center launching book club Feb. 21

2012-02-03T10:05:06-05:00

This spring, Randolph Community College’s Archdale Center will be the site of a different kind of course that will appeal to those who appreciate the Southern tradition of storytelling.

Musicians earn positions in district honor bands

2012-01-26T13:09:44-05:00

Seven Asheboro City Schools students have earned, through competitive audition, positions in the 2012 Central District Bandmasters Association All-District Honor Bands.

It's a girl! Chimp born Monday at N.C. Zoo

2012-01-18T17:40:30-05:00

A baby chimpanzee was born Monday at the N.C. Zoo, marking the 12th chimp birth at the park since its opening in 1974 and the second since August 2010.

Volunteers needed at the N.C. Zoo

2012-01-13T09:49:33-05:00

For those looking for something more than New Year’s resolutions of diet and exercise this year, consider reshaping your life by becoming a volunteer at the North Carolina Zoo.

Archdale library offering eReader help

2012-01-08T23:16:38-05:00

Did you receive a new eReader (Kindle, Nook or similar device) as a gift? Or perhaps you were lucky enough to receive an iPad or other brand of tablet computer. Would you like to learn how use your device to download free eBooks from your library?

Cedar Falls history group to present library program

2012-01-08T23:14:57-05:00

Members of the Cedar Falls Historical Society will discuss the history of their community and their efforts to preserve it at 7 p.m. Jan. 12 at the Asheboro Public Library.

Diane Frost in running for national award

2012-01-08T23:05:56-05:00

Dr. Diane Frost, superintendent of Asheboro City Schools, is one of four finalists in the 2012 National Superintendent of the Year program sponsored by the American Association of School Administrators, ARAMARK Education and ING.

Coble expected to be released Tuesday

2011-12-26T16:01:05-05:00

If all goes as doctors expect, U.S. Rep. Howard Coble (R-NC) will have to stay only one more night at a Greensboro hospital.