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Johnston Co. Man Bakes Award Winning Pound Cake

To say he was shocked would be an understatement, but when Cleveland resident Dan West saw a third place ribbon beside his entry, he couldn’t believe his eyes.
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Economic Friendly Ways To Enjoy Fair

The North Carolina State can be a drain on your wallet any year, but with the economy in a downward spiral in 2008, many families are feeling the effects even more.
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Man Wins Prize At State Fair For Coffin

Grady Hunter will take his prize-winning entry in the N.C. State Fair to the grave.
The News & Observer of Raleigh reports that Hunter won a blue ribbon in this year’s crafts and hobbies competition by making his own coffin.
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Fair Goes On Despite Economic Downturn

 In 2007, the North Carolina State Fair saw a record attendance, so fair officials added another day this year in hopes of not only beating that record, but also in hopes of cashing in.
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State Fair Officially Opens Today

North Carolina’s Agriculture Commissioner, Steve Troxler, will officially open the fair today.The official opening of the 2008 North Carolina State Fair will take place today at 11 a.m. with a brief ceremony.The ceremony will be held at the Bluegrass Stage in Heritage Circle.