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shows a man who's wearing a baseball cap and striped shirt standing in front of a lunch counter. There are stacks of soda cartons stacked up behind him.
Posted inFeatured

This year, healthy food options can be found at the NC State Fair

by Rachel Crumpler and Rose Hoban October 14, 2022October 14, 2022

By Rachel Crumpler People go to the North Carolina State Fair to eat. That’s a known fact.  “The fair is the biggest food scene in the state,” said Isaac B. Horton IV, co-owner of Oak City Fish and Chips, who has been going to the state fair since he was a baby and who was […]

We see two booths, one is Sassy's Sweet Potatoes, which advertises "This spud's for you." There is another booth next to it that offers hot dogs and steak and cheese.
Posted inFeatured

How to get your fruits and veggies — at the NC State Fair

by Elizabeth Thompson October 18, 2021August 31, 2022
Paper boats with different types of Middle Eastern Foods are lined up. This is an example of healthy food at the North Carolina State Fair
Posted inNutrition

Want to eat healthy at the NC State Fair? Yes, it’s possible!

by Liora Engel-Smith October 21, 2019October 23, 2019
Image of the newly identified H1N1 influenza virus, taken in the CDC Influenza Laboratory.
Posted inInfectious Disease, NC Health Briefs, Prescription Drugs

Convenience Drives Spike in Fair Flu Shots

by Editor October 21, 2015October 21, 2015
NCHN Editor Rose Hoban feeds camels at the 2010 NC State Fair. Photo courtesy Steve Tell
Posted inChildren's Health, Featured, Infectious Disease, One Health

Petting Zoos Becoming a Thing of the Past at N.C. State Fair

by Editor October 20, 2015October 22, 2015
Posted inChronic Disease, Featured, Nutrition, Public Health

Eating Well at the State Fair: Some Frying Allowed, Nutritionists Say

by Editor October 16, 2015October 18, 2015

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