Artist Spotlight: Tift Merritt

For me, the N.C. State Fair is a constant reminder of the magic and excitement of fall. Occasionally, that magic extends beyond the fairgrounds. Tift Merritt is a perfect example. Submitted for your approval: 1997. Fall semester. UNC-Chapel Hill. Two college students, Tift Merritt and Zeke Hutchins, meet in an American studies class. Soon, they form a little band called The Carbines, which plays local venues  The Cave, Cat’s Cradle, the front porch of the General Store in Bynum, among other locations. Fast forward five years. Merritt releases Bramble Rose to critical acclaim, followed two years later by her second…

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Walk-up ticket locations open today through Oct. 15

View N.C. State Fair walk-up ticket sales locations in a larger map Walk-up ticket sales locations open today, with eight places in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, Wilson and Burlington now selling admission tickets and ride sheets: Triangle Town Center in Raleigh State Farmers Market in Raleigh Gate 9 at the State Fairgrounds in Raleigh N.C. Museum of History in downtown Raleigh University Mall in Chapel Hill Northgate Mall in Durham Burlington Square Mall in Burlington Wilson Mall in Wilson All locations accept cash, Visa and Mastercard, and will be open through Thursday, Oct. 15. Each location has its own business…

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