TROOPERS SAYING THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE OF ANY SHOOTINGS. THANKFULLY, NO ISSUES TO REPORT AT THE CENTRAL CAROLINA FAIR IN GREENSBORO. ITS THREE WEEK RUN GOT UNDERWAY THIS WEEKEND, BUT THE STARTING WAS A BIT DELAYED DUE TO THE WEATHER. PEOPLE WERE TAKING ADVANTAGE OF GATES OPENING TODAY AT 11 A.M., INCLUDING HAVING SOME FUN ON ALL OF THOSE RIDES. DEFINITELY KID FRIENDLY. THERE’S A LOT OF KID FRIENDLY RIDES OUT HERE. THERE’S SOME FOR ADULTS TOO, BUT I’D SAY THERE’S MORE FOR KIDS. AND YOU KNOW, TONS OF PRIZES TO WIN AND EVERYTHING AND CAN’T FORGET ABOUT THE ANIMALS OVER THERE. THEY’VE GOT ALL KINDS OF ANIMALS. THEY’VE GOT A CAMEL OVER THERE. SO WE THOUGHT THAT WAS PRETTY COOL. THERE ARE SEVERAL PROMOTIONAL DAYS PLANNED WHILE THE FAIR IS SET UP AT THE GREENSBORO COLISEUM COMPLEX THIS WEEK. IT INCLUDES A DOLLAR DAY THURSDAY AND EVERYONE’S A KID DAY WHEN ALL VISITORS CAN GET IN FOR THE PRICE OF A CHILD. SATURDAY, THE FAIR WILL ONLY BE OPEN ON SELECT DAYS, TYPICALLY THURSDAY, THROUGH SUNDAY. WE HAVE A LINK TO HOURS AND TICKET INFO ON THE WXII 12 NEWS APP. AS WELL AS OUR WEBSITE TIPS AND TAXES. WHAT’S CHANGING AND WHY? IT COULD MAKE A BIG DIFFERENCE WITH VOTERS AND THE ECONOMY. IT’S BACK TO SCHOOL AND SOON BACK TO ANOTHER SEASON OF VIRAL DISEASES. I’M AMY LU WITH TIPS FROM THE DOCTOR ON STAYING HEALTHY AND PROTECTED. FIRST, COVER UP WITH COOLING TEMPS. YOU MAY BE OUTSIDE A LITTLE BIT MORE. THE MESSAGE COMING FROM A LOCAL DOCTOR ABOUT AN INCREASING NUMBER OF MOSQUITO BORNE ILLNESSES.
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Greensboro celebrates opening weekend for 125th annual Central Carolina Fair
The 125th annual Central Carolina Fair has kicked off with opening weekend at the Greensboro Coliseum Complex!TOP STORIESWake Forest University police arrest man after incident in Z. Smith Reynolds LibraryTrump to speak at Fraternal Order of Police event in Charlotte this weekOfficers investigating reported shooting call on Markwood Lane; no evidence of incident, Winston-Salem police say Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking hereThe fair was scheduled to open Friday, Aug. 30, but was moved to Saturday due to thunderstorms in the area. People took advantage of gates opening on Labor Day at 11 a.m. to begin enjoying fair food and fun rides. Keep up with the latest news and weather by downloading the WXII app here.One attendee who spoke with a WXII photojournalist said, "It's definitely kid friendly. There's a lot of kid friendly rides out here. There's some for adults too, but I'd say there's more for kids and, you know, tons of prizes to win and everything, and can't forget about the animals. They've got all kinds of animals. They've got a camel over there, so we thought that was pretty cool."The fair is offering several promotional days during its three-week run:Sept. 5 and 12- 'A Dollar Day': one dollar select food items, rides, admission and free parking)Sept. 9 and 14- 'Everyone's a Kid': $15 admission + ride band (band accepted until 5 p.m.)The Fair will only be open on select days, typically Thursday through Saturday.For a link to hours and ticket information, click here.Watch: NOWCAST streaming newscastsNAVIGATE: Home | Weather | Watch NOWCAST TV | Local News | National | News We Love |
GREENSBORO, N.C. —
The 125th annual Central Carolina Fair has kicked off with opening weekend at the Greensboro Coliseum Complex!
TOP STORIES
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- Wake Forest University police arrest man after incident in Z. Smith Reynolds Library
- Trump to speak at Fraternal Order of Police event in Charlotte this week
- Officers investigating reported shooting call on Markwood Lane; no evidence of incident, Winston-Salem police say
Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here
The fair was scheduled to open Friday, Aug. 30, but was moved to Saturday due to thunderstorms in the area.
People took advantage of gates opening on Labor Day at 11 a.m. to begin enjoying fair food and fun rides.
Keep up with the latest news and weather by downloading the WXII app here.
One attendee who spoke with a WXII photojournalist said, "It's definitely kid friendly. There's a lot of kid friendly rides out here. There's some for adults too, but I'd say there's more for kids and, you know, tons of prizes to win and everything, and can't forget about the animals. They've got all kinds of animals. They've got a camel over there, so we thought that was pretty cool."
The fair is offering several promotional days during its three-week run:
- Sept. 5 and 12- 'A Dollar Day': one dollar select food items, rides, admission and free parking)
- Sept. 9 and 14- 'Everyone's a Kid': $15 admission + ride band (band accepted until 5 p.m.)
The Fair will only be open on select days, typically Thursday through Saturday.
For a link to hours and ticket information, click here.
Watch: NOWCAST streaming newscasts
NAVIGATE: Home | Weather | Watch NOWCAST TV | Local News | National | News We Love |
