RALEIGH, N.C.— The North Carolina State Fair first came to Raleigh in the 1850s. Back then, dazzling lights, fireworks, giant stuffed animals and wacky fair foods weren't yet on the menu.

The state fair wraps up this weekend, plus there are two big fundraising concerts to benefit those in North Carolina affected by Hurricane Helene. Ferris wheel at NC State Fair WRAL Staff The ...