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Finding Lost Money Is Always Good
The Department of State Treasurer is helping reunite people with their money and other unclaimed property at the N.C. Cash booth. Unclaimed property consists of bank accounts, wages, utility deposits, insurance policy proceeds, stocks, bonds and contents of safe deposit boxes that typically have been abandoned for one to five years.
I May Be Crazy, But I’m Not Stupid
Well, I couldn’t spend eight days at the N.C. State Fair without getting on an amusement ride.My recommendation: The Claw. Here’s the deal with this ride … they psych you out. This thing takes you up in the air, spins you around upside and then, it begins to come in for a landing.
At that [...]
Performing ‘Magic’ Poodles, What?
So you know a magic poodle show is going to be good when the trainer uses one of the animals to fake relieve itself on a bunch of children.
After that, it was all pretty much a blur.
Bike Stunt Show High-Flyin’ Fun
Today was my first chance to check out the King Action Sports Stunt Show and it was pretty intense.
These guys are athletes and a half. Even though they are outfitted in helmets, it still looks like it would hurt taking a tumble down one of those ramps.
Bring Some Food, Get In Free
Want to get in the fair for free and contribute to a good cause?
Come on down for the N.C. State Fair’s Food Lion Hunger Relief Day. If you bring in four cans of food, admission is free all day.
Tractor Pull: It’s An Easy Ride
Too tired to walk the fairgrounds? That’s OK. You can take the Tram.
For your convenience, and for those of you with kids, who have trouble walking or may just be too tuckered out from riding The Claw over and over again, the Tram offers free rides throughout the fairgrounds.
Come On Out, The Weather’s Perfect
So according to our fabulous NBC17 meteorologists, it’s partly cloudy, and about 55 degrees-perfect state fair weather.
There’s so much going on today, and from what I’ve already seen, today’s your best bet for heading out to enjoy the festivities.
Local BMX Stunt Rider ‘Lives The Dream’
Durham native Keith King says he always had dreams of flying.The full-time BMX bike stunt rider does just that now, as he owns and operates the King Action Sports Stunt Show, which has performed for the last 10 years at the N.C. State Fair.
“As long as you have fun, there’s no reason to quit,” says [...]
Today’s ‘Dance Off’ Boasts Five Finalists
That ever-loving spokesman for Subway, Jared Fogle, will be here today emceeing a group of dancers competing in a dance-off.
Five finalists will participate, including a minister and a 4-year-old girl, so this should be fun. The event starts at 2:30 p.m. at the N.C. State Fair Waterfall Stage and Page and I plan to live [...]
Looking For Some Bling? Outfitted At The Fair
Wondering where you can buy some of those neon, plastic sunglasses from the 1980s?
Look no more. The fair has you covered.
Perched every few meters you can find a stand hawking everything from Elvis on velvet paintings to faux jewelry and feather hair accessories.
Shop On!
Local Artists Showcase Their Work
The Kerr Scott Building at this year’s fair is home to several displays, showcasing the work of local artists.
Art buffs can check out aisles of paintings any time, and get this, it’s free.
Fun and cheap, we love it!
Robots, Washboard Willie Entertain The Masses
As you stroll the makeshift streets at this year’s fair, you never know who or what you might see.
For starters, Page Crawford and I stumbled across an interesting gentleman. Washboard Willie was his name and music was his game.
Mr. Willie walks the fairgrounds from the time gates open at 8 a.m., talking to fairgoers, singing [...]
Have You Ever Seen A Pig Race?
If not, you’re missing out.
Each day at the N.C. State Fair, the Circle C Racing Pigs put on quite a show near Gate Nine. And, it’s a blast.
It’s not just pigs either, but ducks and goats chase after a beloved prize-Cheese Doodles.
The emcee is lively, often picking people from the crowds to cheer on the [...]
Today’s “Tips” From The N.C. State Fair
The Flower and Garden competition handed out its highest honors yesterday. The Arthur K. Pitzer Award, awarded to the best blue ribbon winner in the garden division, was given to the Wakefield High School horticulture program for its Patchwork Quilt Garden.
The Commissioner of Agriculture Award, given to the best exhibit in the Flower and Garden [...]
N.C. Highway Patrol Goes Old School
If you get a chance to come out to the N.C. State Fair, you’ve got to check out the North Carolina Highway Patrol’s exhibit.
First, they’ve got a helicopter, and if you’re nice, they will let you touch it. Second, if you’re nice, you can ask them questions about traffic stops like …
“If I see you [...]
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