The N.C. Mountain State Fair will offer special themed days during its 2026 run, adding to the value and experience of the fair. In addition to the daily lineup of entertainment, food, livestock shows, rides, events and more, these days bring special programs and/or admission deals to the fair, which runs Sept. 11-20 at the WNC Ag Center in Fletcher.
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N.C. Forest Service staff in Stanly County recognized with State Forester’s Prescribed Burning Award
N.C. Forest Service (NCFS) Stanly County staff members Josh Hawley, Cody Hartsell and Wade Blalock are the 2026 recipients of the State Forester’s Prescribed Burning Award, which honors individuals committed to expanding the use of prescribed fire in North Carolina.Presented each year during the N.C. Prescribed Fire Council’s annual meeting, the State Forester’s Prescribed Burning Award recognizes an NCFS employee or team that demonstrates leadership and excellence in prescribed burning across North Carolina’s forests.
The Farm Family of the Day program, sponsored by T
FLETCHER – New rides, new entertainment and new food are being added to the lineup of fairgoers’ favorites at the N.C. Mountain State Fair Sept. 11-20 at the WNC Ag Center in Fletcher.
RALEIGH — North Carolina’s wine, cider and mead producers are raising the bar for locally crafted beverages, with producers from across the state earning top honors in the 2026 N.C. Wine Competition.
RALEIGH – The N.C. Forest Service (NCFS) recently awarded $5.6 million to support urban and community forestry projects in 19 local communities across North Carolina through its Urban and Community Forestry (U&CF) Financial Assistance Program.
The N.C. Mountain State Fair is still accepting competition entries, and residents in Western North Carolina can utilize the free Pony Express program to save themselves a trip to the fairgrounds in Fletcher.
The N.C. Board of Agriculture will hold a meeting Monday, Aug. 10, at 1:30 p.m. at the Steve Troxler Agricultural Sciences Center Training Room, 4400 Reedy Creek Road, Raleigh.The board will take up the following items:
As of Aug. 6, 2026, the Quarry Road Fire in Shallotte is 283 acres in size and 100% contained. Percent containment represents sections of fire line that pose no escape risk without further action from firefighters.
RALEIGH – Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler today announced the promotion of Hunter Barrier of Clinton and Salisbury to director of the Research Stations Division and named Tim Baumgartner of Clayton as director of the Division of Soil and Water Conservation. Jeff Barham of Asheville was promoted to general manager of the Western N.C. Ag Center and N.C. Mountain State Fair in Fletcher.