N.C. Labor Commissioner to discuss ride safety ahead of State Fair

RALEIGH, NC (WWAY) — North Carolina Labor Commissioner Luke Farley will discuss amusement ride safety and inspection procedures ahead of the opening of the North Carolina State Fair.

Farley is scheduled to hold a media availability at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13, at the America 250 Wheel on the State Fairgrounds at 4285 Trinity Road in Raleigh.

The event will give media members an opportunity to learn about the inspection process and safety measures for amusement rides operating throughout the fair. Members of the media will also have the opportunity to ride select attractions.

Other participants include Corky Powers of Powers Great American Midways and Joey Hazelrigg, chief of the N.C. Department of Labor’s Elevator and Amusement Device Bureau.

The attractions available for media members to ride include the America 250 Wheel, Flip Side and Lunartic.

The media availability comes ahead of the opening of the North Carolina State Fair, where amusement ride safety and inspections are among the preparations for the annual event.