People heading to the 2013 N.C. State Fair may need another dollar to get in.
In a conference call Thursday, the N.C. Board of Agriculture voted 7-0 to approve a $1 increase in admission prices. The increase is subject to final approval by the board later this year.
Under the proposal, adult admission would increase to $7 for advance sales and $9 at the gate. Children ages 6 through 12 would cost $4 at the gate, with a $1 discount for advance purchases. Children under 6 and adults 65 and over still would get in free.
State Fair Manager Wesley Wyatt said the increase would allow the fair to keep up with rising operating expenses and still make improvements to the fairgrounds. The State Fair does not receive tax dollars.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 5:44 PM EDT2013-05-22 21:44:18 GMT
A new study says more teens die from texting while driving than driving drunk. In fact, 9 percent more teens are killed while texting behind the wheel than from drunk driving.
A new study says more teens die from texting while driving than driving drunk. In fact, 9 percent more teens are killed while texting behind the wheel than from drunk driving.
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An audit of the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services says it has failed to fully test a new $484 million computer system scheduled to begin processing Medicaid claims on July 1.
An audit of the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services says it has failed to fully test a new $484 million computer system scheduled to begin processing Medicaid claims on July 1.
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There's a huge new development on the horizon in the core of the Triangle coming into public focus. A new technology area known as "Chatham Park" near Pittsboro is seeking official approvals for its newly
A new technology area known as "Chatham Park" near Pittsboro is seeking official approvals for its newly revised master plan.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 10:21 PM EDT2013-05-23 02:21:23 GMT
The Durham Police Department is investigating an apparent domestic murder-suicide Wednesday afternoon in the parking lot of an office complex on Durham-Chapel Hill Boulevard.
The Durham Police Department is investigating an apparent domestic murder-suicide Wednesday afternoon in the parking lot of an office complex on Durham-Chapel Hill Boulevard.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 5:44 PM EDT2013-05-22 21:44:18 GMT
A new study says more teens die from texting while driving than driving drunk. In fact, 9 percent more teens are killed while texting behind the wheel than from drunk driving.
A new study says more teens die from texting while driving than driving drunk. In fact, 9 percent more teens are killed while texting behind the wheel than from drunk driving.
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