(The hype for larger projects was real back then too, as the report projected that the zoo would welcome more than two million visitors in its first year — a milestone it actually took five consecutive years to reach.)
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The North Carolina Zoo’s Connection to the Space Race It was 56 years ago this month that two American astronauts became the first humans to walk on the moon—a feat made possible thanks not only to thousands of humans, but also a cheerful, wrinkle-faced ...

It was 56 years ago this month that two American astronauts became the first humans to walk on the moon—a feat made possible thanks in part to a chimpanzee named Ham who called the N.C. Zoo home for several years. #nczoo #spacerace #history #randolphcountync
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🚨 Randolph County 911 continues to face a staffing shortage. out of 38 job positions, 20 are fully trained staff, and seven others are still in training, leaving 8 open positions. Keeping positions filled has been a challenge.
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A key interstate entrance ramp in Randolph County is now closed as part of ongoing construction linked to the proposed widening of U.S. 64.
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