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2006 North Carolina State Fair
Feed Your Senses at the NC State Fair! Learn about the foods, sights, smells, and sounds of the fair. | Full Story

2004 North Carolina State Fair
A lot has changed at the N.C. State Fair since organizers first beckoned farmers to Raleigh for an admission fee of 25 cents per person. | Full Story

NIE Special Features
@ the Zoo
Learn about the zoo, and the amazing animals found inside.
Explore North Carolina
A look at North Carolina geography through science and history
North Carolina History
Learn about the symbols and the people who make up our diverse state.
North Carolina Indians
Learn the history and culture of North Carolina's American Indians.
Weather Tracker
Learn about the weather, and the tools used to forecast and track storms.

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