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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 15, 2008
CONTACT: |
Brian Long, director
N.C. State Fair Press Office
(919) 839-4664 |
MEDIA ADVISORY
N.C. State Fair officials to discuss safety, security
| WHO: |
Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler, Labor Secretary Cherie Berry, Wake County Sheriff Donnie Harrison and representatives from the N.C. State Fair, Powers Great American Midways, N.C. Highway Patrol, the Raleigh Police Department, N.C. State University Police, Wake County EMS, Western Wake Fire Department, Wake County Environmental Services and the American Red Cross. |
| WHAT: |
Press conference to discuss safety issues and security related to the 2008 N.C. State Fair |
| WHERE: |
Entrance to main Midway located near the Grandstand |
| WHEN: |
Thursday, Oct. 16, 10:30 a.m. |
| WHY: |
Safety is always a top priority at the N.C. State Fair and involves the cooperation of many agencies. The press conference will cover ride safety, law enforcement presence on the grounds and other cooperative efforts between the State Fair and mutual-aid public safety agencies. |
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