North Carolina State Fair News

Security Costs for Guarding North Carolina Fair Ride Costs $400 a Day

Guarding a ride that seriously injured several patrons earlier this year is costing the North Carolina State Fair $400 a day. The News & Observer of Raleigh reports that the State Fair is paying to have someone watch the ride …

Man Charged in North Carolina Fair Injuries Cooperating

A thrill ride operator is cooperating with investigators probing a mishap at the North Carolina State Fair that left several people hurt, authorities said Monday. A judge reduced Timothy Dwayne Tutterow’s bond from $225,000 to $100,000 at the request of …

Georgia Ride Owner Charged in North Carolina State Fair Injuries

The owner of a midway ride at the North Carolina State Fair that ejected five passengers after safety equipment was tampered with was charged in arrest warrants with three felonies, the Wake County Sheriff’s Office said Wednesday. Deputies issued arrest …

Investigation Into North Carolina Air Ride Accident Continues

North Carolina state Labor Commissioner Cherie Berry says the investigation is continuing into last month’s ride accident at the State Fair that left three riders seriously hurt. Berry made her brief comments Tuesday as the Council of State held its …

More Charges Possible in North Carolina Fair Ride Injuries

A ride that jolted into motion at the North Carolina State Fair, injuring five, had been intentionally tampered with to bypass critical safety devices, a sheriff said, with the ride operator accused of assault in an investigation that a prosecutor …