Highway Patrol reminds us to slow down

Our offices are located in the Scott Building, overlooking the Highway Patrol display. Not only does thisĀ  mean we have to be on our best behavior in front of N.C.’s finest, it also means that we pass by their wrecked vehicle every time we head up to our office. Each year, the Highway Patrol brings a vehicle that has been preserved as a memorial to lives lost in motor vehicle accidents. Usually, a young life. This year’s vehicle is a reminder that we need to pay heed to the yellow “Slippery When Wet” signs. Wet roads can be treacherous for…

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Progress Photos: Wednesday

The rapidly approaching opening of the N.C. State Fair tomorrow means a lot of final preparations are taking place today. In Dorton Arena, crews were installing lighting equipment as the building gets ready for 11 nights of concerts. The 2010 concert series kicks off tomorrow with country singer Danny Gokey. (Tickets for the show are $5.) In the Jim Graham Building, livestock were being checked in for the Junior Livestock Shows. Across the fairgrounds, vendors were putting out their products and gussying up their booths. Inspectors with the state Labor Department were busy inspecting rides to make sure they meet…

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