Safety checks underway for all 65 rides at the SC State Fair

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) – South Carolina State Fair officials say safety is not taking a back seat as dozens of rides are being assembled ahead of Thursday’s opening day.

The preparations come after a man died in a roller coaster fall at Six Flags Over Georgia on Monday, drawing attention to amusement park safety. Fair officials say there is a multilayered inspection process to make sure the rides are safe.

A total of 65 rides are scattered across the fairgrounds this year, including five new rides…

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