Fairgrounds would add parking, stalls
The N.C. State Fairgrounds would get new exposition space, more parking and hundreds of extra horse stalls under a long-range master plan made public Wednesday.
Weather, economy hurt State Fair
The bad economy did not keep people from the deep-fried mac and cheese and pecan pie.
It's a big finish for the fair
Fair spokesman Brian Long said Sunday's attendance figures could well exceed last year's closing-day figure of 98,433.
Judge of 4-H entries knows fine work
For 32 years, Zeda Bashford has served as an arbiter of talent and skill among the children of 4-H, who put their little hands to work painting, sewing, spinning, weaving and carving to make what they hope will be blue-ribbon winners at the N.C. State Fair.
Faces of the fair
Of all that is on exhibit at the N.C. State Fair, the most dynamic display is the daily parade of people. The faces of the fair are at the same time familiar and exotic, like a favorite candy bar dipped in batter and deep fried. It's us, with extra sugar sprinkles.
Keeping ladies' room ladylike
In State Fair's Expo Building, she patrols 29 stalls and chats with customers for good measure.
Attendance drops at State Fair
Longtime vendors at the N.C. State Fair say business is down this year between 20 percent and 50 percent. And visitors arrive with smaller wads of bills.
Fair artist saves face(s)
Van Jaksan may make caricatures for a living, but he draws pictures his customers want to see.
Green home at fair displays practical ideas
Even at a place with as many sights and smells as the N.C. State Fair, water holds a kind of magnetic attraction.
Fair workers accused of embezzling
A witness who noticed "some sort of a handoff" between two ticket-takers at the N.C. State Fair led to charges that the pair had stolen nearly $980 in cash and tickets, authorities said.
'Everybody likes hugs'
Small-town teen brings joy to strangers during his trip to the State Fair.
Q&A with Bobby Flay at the State Fair
Before celebrity chef Bobby Flay took the stage at Dorton Arena on Monday night, he sat down to answer a few questions about his first fair experience, his cooking and what spice he couldn't live without.
Science in his silliness
As a magician, Hubba Bubba is less than slick, what with his poor eyesight and slightly-off sleight-of-hand.
Family brings animals to the fair
On a hilltop farm not far from Asheville, the Worley family spends much of the year focused on Raleigh and the N.C. State Fair.
Have fun, spend little, win at fair
High gas prices and precious little money shouldn't keep anyone from the State Fair this week.
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