Final preparations are underway for the North Carolina State Fair, which opens its gates on Thursday.
On Wednesday, state officials will conduct thorough inspections of the fairgrounds, ensuring that rides and food vendors meet stringent safety and health standards.
Amusement rides
N.C. State Fair is one of the largest assemblages of amusement rides for an 11-day fair in North America, according to Wake County.
North Carolina’s amusement device laws are also among the strictest in the country…