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High Point man wins $100,000 after buying scratch-off at convenience store
JAMESTOWN, N.C. (WGHP) — Mark Douglas, of High Point, bought a $20 scratch-off and won the first $100,000 prize in a new lottery game, according to an NC Education Lottery news release. Douglas bought his winning Instant Millions ticket from Quick Mart on West Main Street in Jamestown. He arrived at lottery headquarters Friday to […]
Celebrating the North Carolina Zoo’s 50th anniversary
ASHEBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — This summer the North Carolina Zoo will reach a major milestone. The park is celebrating its 50th anniversary! Coming up in today’s Zoo Filez – we’re turning back time and showing you how the zoo grew over the last five decades.
Donna Davis: The Malpass Brothers Show premieres tonight
Seeing Chris and Taylor Malpass on stage with their band in Denton at the Malpass Brothers Bluegrass and Country Music festival feels like a foray into time travel. Chris’ coiffed and pomaded hair-do and on-stage twitches, back-kicks, and hip-pivots get the crowd going as much as Taylor’s contrasting deadpan expression, covert sibling mockery, and poly-professional swagger. But with all their showmanship, the music is still center stage. Having toured with...
Tips for surviving a day with your small children at the North Carolina Zoo in Asheboro
North Carolina is home to the world's largest natural habitat zoo. The North Carolina Zoo, located in Asheboro, has 1,700 animals representing mor than 250 species. With more than five miles of trails and multiple continents to explore, a day at the North Carolina Zoo in Asheboro can be overwhelming for some families. These tips will help you and your family navigate the day with less stress!
North Carolina Zoo is helping to bring red wolves back from the brink of extinction
ASHEBORO, N.C. — This past Easter, the North Carolina Zoo welcomed four red wolf pups into their pack. “We've had red wolves at the zoo for going on 20, 25 years now. But the breeding program was started around 15 years ago, I believe, when we built five additional pens behind the scenes," said Animal Managment Supervisor, Curtis Malott.
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