Major announcement about Hurricane Helene recovery effort partnership and the N.C. Mountain State Fair safety press conference to be held Thursday

WHAT:              

Media will have the opportunity to cover two stories of interest to Western N.C.  There will be an announcement of a significant investment and partnership benefiting Hurricane Helene recovery efforts involving the N.C. Forest Service and the USDA Forest Service. 

In addition, the annual Mountain State Fair safety press conference with Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler and N.C. Labor Commissioner Luke Farley and others will take place to discuss fairgrounds safety, traffic control, midway operations and animal exhibits. 

WHEN:               

Thursday, Sept. 10, 10:45 a.m.

WHERE:            

Upper chairlift landing pad, WNC Agricultural Center

1301 Fanning Bridge Road, Fletcher

Enter through Gate 1 off Fanning Bridge Road. Park near Entrance E and walk between barns to conference site at top of hill. In case of rain, press conference will be held at the Davis Event Center.

WHO:                 

Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler

Labor Commissioner Luke Farley

Forest Supervisor James Melonas, National Forests in North Carolina

Jeff Barham, N.C. Mountain State Fair

Jim Drew, Drew Expositions

Representatives from state and local law enforcement, fire and rescue, and the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services

MORE INFO:    

The 32nd N.C. Mountain State Fair runs Sept. 11-20 at the WNC Ag Center in Fletcher. More information is available at www.mountainfair.org.

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