Polls show a close race in North Carolina. To get a sense of where things stand away from the campaign rallies themselves, an NPR team took on the hardship assignment of a trip to the state fair.

The North Carolina State Fair is approaching, and fairgoers can expect to see some new rides and attractions this year. The ...

Polls show a close race in North Carolina. To get a sense of where things stand away from the campaign rallies themselves, an NPR team took on the hardship assignment of a trip to the state fair. Amid ...

And I'm Scott Detrow in the Ferris wheel at the North Carolina State Fair in Raleigh. And the Ferris wheel looms over this fair kind of the same way that the presidential election looms over North ...

RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — The North Carolina State Fair ended Sunday. Hundreds of thousands of visitors packed the fairgrounds for the 11-day event. While most days saw perfect weather, the final ...

RALEIGH, N.C.— The North Carolina State Fair first came to Raleigh in the 1850s. Back then, dazzling lights, fireworks, giant stuffed animals and wacky fair foods weren't yet on the menu.

Taking place this time just about every year because of the North Carolina State Fair, the road trip began on October 17 and the team will return on October 29. 12 days on the road may not sound ...