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A newcomer's guide to rocking the NC State Fair

Whether you're a first-time visitor or a longtime resident looking for some insider tips, this guide is your key to making the most of your experience at the NC State Fair.

Kaila Curry, WRAL audience engagement producer

A newcomer's guide to rocking the NC State Fair

Buc-ee's eyeing Mebane for 1st North Carolina location

Buc-ee's, a travel destination known for its abundance of gas pumps and clean restrooms, may be coming to North Carolina and just down the road from the Triangle.

South of the Border and Buc-ee's - The battle of two famous roadside attractions just south of NC

People near the North /South Carolina border on I-95 have been inundated with signs for South of the Border. But, there's a new roadside attraction in town.

Sydney Franklin, WRAL multiplatform producer

South of the Border and Buc-ee's - The battle of two famous roadside attractions just south of NC

14-year-old who died at Florida attraction may have not been not properly secured in his seat

The attraction, dubbed the "World's tallest free-standing drop tower" is more than 400 feet tall. The attraction is now closed indefinitely after a 14-year-old was killed.

NYC attraction lets you lean off skyscraper 1,000+ feet in the air

The City Climb, an attraction opening Tuesday at 30 Hudson Yards, one of the city's tallest buildings. It gives thrill-seekers a unique perspective on New York that no observation deck could hope to match: No walls, no glass windows, no railings. Just skyline.

Dinosaur World opens in Cumberland County on June 9

If you love dinosaurs or if you're a kid at heart, you will love Sweet Valley Ranch on Sunnyside School Road outside of Fayetteville.

Gilbert Baez WRAL Fayetteville reporter

Dinosaur World opens in Cumberland County

Look out -- there are dinosaurs on the loose in Cumberland County!

State Fair opening ceremony

The opening ceremony for the 2019 NC State Fair took place Friday morning.

Pumpkin carver from Mocksville draws crowds for his unique work

The North Carolina State Fair opens Thursday in Raleigh and Scott Mason, our Tar Heel Traveler, features one of the unique performers. He's a wood carver from Mocksville who took up doing the same with pumpkins, with great success.

Disneyland prepares to open 'Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge'

While "Star Wars" fans bide their time for the next film in the saga this December, they can get excited about a new attraction officially opening to the public Friday at Disneyland.

Biggest Bonfire on Earth ready to blaze it up in Zebulon

Organizers of what is described as the "biggest bonfire" on the planet spoke to WRAL News about their upcoming event.

Moogfest celebrates the future direction of music

What does a sleep concert, synthesizer building workshop and a sound bath have in common? Apparently, Moogfest 2018! Moogfest is multi-day music, art and technology festival in Durham.

Downtown Nightlife Photos: March 20-26

Downtown nightlife photos taken March 10-17, 2018, in Wilmington at The Husk, Goodfellas and at the Cape Fear Beer and Wine Festival and in Raleigh at Cornerstone Tavern and Alchemy. Photos courtesy of NCEventPics.com.

Best holiday parades

Christmas is coming and that means the sound of marching bands in many communities across the Triangle. If you love a parade, here are some of the best to keep you entertained in the coming weeks.

Ways to watch the Raleigh Christmas Parade from home

If you can't make it out to the 2019 Raleigh Christmas Parade on Nov. 23, there are plenty of ways to watch it from the comfort of your own home.

Pilots share love for flight with NC families

The 2017 WRAL Freedom Balloon Fest is about more than just hot air balloons. The festival also focuses around the men and women who fly them. Each year the festival has a meet and greet, where people can talk to the pilots and check out the equipment.

Balloon Fest Music Schedule

A list of artists performing on the Re-Max Stage at WRAL Freedom Balloon Fest May 26-28, 2017.

Downtown Nightlife Photos: March 28-April 3

Downtown nightlife photos taken March 18-28, 2017, in downtown Raleigh at Alchemy, Rum Runners, Black Flower, Mosaic, Cornerstone Tavern, NC Comicon at the Raleigh Convention Center and in Wilmington for the St. Paddy's Day pub crawl. Photos courtesy of NCEventPics.com.