Rain slows inspections for fair rides
by Josh Shaffer - Staff writer RALEIGH --
Despite a rainy beginning, officials at the N.C. State Fair pledged to have at least 100 rides operating by the time the gates open at 3 p.m. today.
Wet weather has delayed some final inspections, but skies are expected to clear by the afternoon and nearly all fair rides should be running.
"We want everyone who comes to the fair to have a safe time as well as a good time," state Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler said. "I have a granddaughter who is 4 years old who will be riding these rides, and I feel safe with her out here knowing (the inspectors) have been there."
As of 10:30 p.m., 82 fair rides had been given final clearance. Some issues with computers and decking on the rides could not be dealt with until the rain stops.
The fairgrounds were wet and muddy Thursday morning as final preparations were made, and the noise of goats could be heard along with workers barking instructions.
Read more: http://www.newsobserver.com/2010/10/14/740200/rain-slows-inspections-for-fair.html#ixzz12QBgdgki
Wet weather has delayed some final inspections, but skies are expected to clear by the afternoon and nearly all fair rides should be running.
"We want everyone who comes to the fair to have a safe time as well as a good time," state Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler said. "I have a granddaughter who is 4 years old who will be riding these rides, and I feel safe with her out here knowing (the inspectors) have been there."
As of 10:30 p.m., 82 fair rides had been given final clearance. Some issues with computers and decking on the rides could not be dealt with until the rain stops.
The fairgrounds were wet and muddy Thursday morning as final preparations were made, and the noise of goats could be heard along with workers barking instructions.
Read more: http://www.newsobserver.com/2010/10/14/740200/rain-slows-inspections-for-fair.html#ixzz12QBgdgki
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