Weekend fair schedule with demos and rides
A multi day fair itinerary lists gate times, admission and ride options, and nightly shows. Highlights include Demolition Derby at Bridgestone/Firestone Arena, Lawn M mower racing, Bear Mountain performances, and acts like Jeff Bates Josh Turner and World Championship Rodeo across Bridgestone Arena and Kiddy Land with various discounts and Senior Citizen days.
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SRP Federal Credit Union
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Western Carolina State Fair continues with rides and events
The Western Carolina State Fair runs through Oct 30 with gates opening 5 pm weekdays and noon weekends. A Pay One Price Ride Stamp goes on sale after 9 pm on select dates. Performances include Jeff Bates Oct 25 and John Turner Oct 26, plus derbies, lawn mower racing, pageant, bull riding, and a rodeo. Local visitors share traditions and family fun despite earlier wet weather.
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Wolf
Jeff Bates
John Turner
Bradley defends routine district pamphlet amid election-year election concerns
Bradley says the district pamphlet is a routine information effort to show district achievements and costs. He notes no endorsements are included and criticizes those who oppose transparency while awaiting state education report cards.
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Former employee shoots at Beltservice plant in Earth City
A former Beltservice Corp employee opened fire Thursday at the Beltservice conveyor belt factory in Earth City near the Rams training facility. He reloaded in a parking lot before reentering. one worker was grazed and wounded slightly. About 110 employees were inside. all evacuated. The shooter, reportedly fired and left a year earlier, was believed to have been fired amid personal problems.
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