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N.C. State Fair busts attendance record
More people went to the North Carolina State Fair in 2009 than in any other year, officials announced Monday. This year's fair broke a two-year-old record by nearly 20,000.Military looks for new recruits at State Fair
If you attended the North Carolina State Fair this year, you likely saw military recruiters. Despite the job hazards presented by wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, active duty and reserve recruiting numbers are up.Youngsville woman wins four cooking contests
A Youngsville woman took home four blue ribbons and got recognition for her culinary flair at the North Carolina State Fair this year.State Fair sets fourth attendance record
The 2009 North Carolina State Fair set a fourth single-day attendance record when more than 90,000 people entered the gates Friday.Biscuit, bowl makers are fair neighbors
Maw Hutto makes a batch of biscuits and James Madren makes some beautiful bowls. Both have been featured on the Tar Heel Traveler and they are actually neighbors each year at the State Fair.
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State Fair cooking contests
Find award winning recipes from the N.C. State Fair.Make healthy choices at the fair
Brian Shrader and nutritionist Tara Wind take a look at what to eat and what not to eat at the state fair.Winning apple recipes at the State Fair
WRAL's Brian Shrader samples the winning apple recipes at the State Fair.
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Crews inspect State Fair rides
As of Wednesday afternoon, 65 of the rides passed inspection.State fair's history is one big spectacle
Although the spectacles offered by the State Fair have changed over the past 156, the annual event offers one certainty: This year's fair is unique.
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- CONGRATULATIONS to Virginia Saitta from Cary. Very excited winner of the lifesize Greg Fishel cutout. Thanks to all... bit.ly/iaBrR
— Tuesday, October 27, 2009 9:04 PM - What would you do w/lifesize cutout of Greg Fishel? Some ideas here: www.wral.com/6291390/ We'll choose a winner, ton@ 6 on WRAL-TV.
— Tuesday, October 27, 2009 3:39 PM - Folks lined out the door #WRAL tent #NCStateFair to meet Greg Fishel tweetreel.com/?twgbf (via #shellyleslie)
— Friday, October 23, 2009 9:51 PM
- CONGRATULATIONS to Virginia Saitta from Cary. Very excited winner of the lifesize Greg Fishel cutout. Thanks to all... bit.ly/iaBrR

























