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We talked politics at the North Carolina state fair — and learned 3 key things
But North Carolina was the state Trump won by the smallest margin in 2020, and as this year's presidential ... assignment of a trip to the state fair. Amid the midway rides and fried food stands ...
New Hampshire Public Radio1mon
The election looms large at the North Carolina State Fair
North Carolina hasn't broken Democrat for President since 2008, but Trump's win here in 2020 was by less than a point. In the center of the state fair's Expo Hall, the election becomes a bit more ...
Opening night of the North Carolina State Fair draws huge crowds
Tens of thousands of people went to the North Carolina State Fair's opening night on Thursday. The fair runs through Oct. 27.
WRAL2mon
Ride inspections begin before NC State Fair opens this week
As the North Carolina State Fair gears up to open this week, state inspectors are diligently checking nearly 100 rides to ensure the safety of visitors. State inspectors on Tuesday began the ...
Charlotte Observer2y
One of the NC State Fair’s must-see events is a no-go as ‘legendary’ pig racer retires
For fans of the racing pigs at the North Carolina State Fair, the following news may seem like hogwash: the pigs will not be racing this fall. The North Carolina State Fair announced Monday that ...
WRAL1mon
NC residents, officials monitoring traffic on NC State Fair's final weekend
Travelers saw more backups Friday night due to another concert at Lenovo Center during the final weekend of the North Carolina State Fair. Thousands of people attended the Little Big Town concert ...
WOSU Public Media1mon
We talked politics at the North Carolina state fair — and learned 3 key things
But North Carolina was the state Trump won by the smallest margin in 2020, and as this year's presidential contest ... an NPR team took on the hardship assignment of a trip to the state fair. Amid the ...