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Park the car and ride the train: Going to NC State Fair? Here’s how to Skip the traffic, save gas

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September 5, 2023

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Park the car and ride the train: Going to NC State Fair? Here’s how to Skip the traffic, save gas

Tuesday, September 5, 2023 8:11PM

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — A lot is happening this fall including the state fair and the NC Department of Transportation is making it easy to get there and back home without the traffic and the parking hassle.

They’re offering train service to some events.

The state’s passenger rail service will make special stops at the 2023 N.C. State Fair and Lexington Barbecue Festival.

Dates for the state fair are Oct. 12 – 22. Starting Oct. 13, NC By Train will make four stops at the fairgrounds in Raleigh.

The times for those stops are:

On October 28, the annual Lexington Barbecue Festival is happening.

NC By Train will make 10 stops, unloading and boarding passengers at the Lexington Hospitality Center, which is at 29 North Railroad St., one block from the festival.

When and where to catch the train

Passengers can depart from Charlotte, Kannapolis, Salisbury, High Point, Greensboro, Burlington, Durham, Cary and Raleigh.

Scheduled arrival times in Lexington

From Raleigh toward Charlotte

From Charlotte toward Raleigh

You may want to book your tickets asap! According to NDOT, the NC By Train had its highest ridership ever in 2022 and 2023 numbers continue to break records.

The train stop is wheelchair accessible.

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Santa Claus swaps reindeer for alpacas at farm in Waynesville

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December 25, 2024

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Santa Claus swaps reindeer for alpacas at farm in Waynesville

WAYNESVILLE, N.C. — At Winchester Creek Farm, Santa Claus traded in his traditional reindeer for alpacas during the farm’s Santa Tour on Monday.

The event offered visitors a unique opportunity to pose for photos with Santa and interact closely with the farm’s animals.

The farm also featured a large mailbox for children to send their letters to Santa. Luanna Baldwin, a mother from Canton, expressed her delight with the experience.

“This was a great outing to take the girls for some Christmas magic,” Baldwin said. “They’ve been asking to see Santa, write a letter specifically, so that was super fun.”

At Winchester Creek Farm, Santa Claus traded in his traditional reindeer for alpacas during the farm’s Santa Tour, which concluded on Monday, Dec. 23.

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In addition to the alpacas, the tour allowed guests to feed and pet various other farm animals. Farm Manager Ashley Edwards highlighted the joy the event brings to visitors of all ages.

“We have people come in who are in their 60s, 70s, and above who have never touched a chicken before, and I’m able to provide that kind of happiness to their hearts to their soul, and I think it’s great,” Edwards said. “This is a memory people aren’t going to forget.”

Winchester Creek Farm has been hosting the Santa Tours for the past six years. Although this year’s event has ended, the farm offers tours throughout the year.

Winchester Creek Farm operates as a year-round working farm, raising animals primarily for the fiber produced by their coats.

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Multiple injuries reported in northeast Charlotte 8-car crash

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9 hours ago

December 25, 2024

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Multiple injuries reported in northeast Charlotte 8-car crash

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) – An eight-car crash injured several people and shut down a major interstate on Christmas Eve, the Charlotte Fire Department confirmed.

The crash happened at Interstate 85 North at West W.T. Harris Boulevard. I-85 was shut down by 7:40 p.m. and isn’t expected to reopen before 10:40 p.m.

Of those injured, two were taken to area hospitals, according to Medic.

Crews at the scene said to expect significant delays in the area.

For the latest traffic maps, visit drivenc.gov.

WBTV is working to find out more information. Download the free WBTV News app for the latest updates sent straight to your device.

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How AM radio helped storm recovery efforts in North Carolina

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17 hours ago

December 24, 2024

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How AM radio helped storm recovery efforts in North Carolina – CBS News

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After Hurricane Helene brought devastating flooding to North Carolina, internet and cell phone service were spotty at best. But many were able to coordinate relief efforts and get crucial information out over AM radio. Skyler Henry has the story.