NC State Fair officials chose the Sanford company American Sky Lifts to build a sky ride. American Sky Lifts was one of the three companies that made a proposal before the State Fair in October. The ride will run about 1,400 feet from near Gate 8 and the Village of Yesteryear to just east of Restaurant Row. Fair officials said this location is to give attendees a nice view of the fair as well as carry them from one end of the midway to the other. Fair officials said American Sky Lift will give the state 32 percent of gross ticket revenue from the sky ride, which was the most generous offer from the proposals. Fair officials are seeking approval from the Council of State for a 10-year ground lease when the council meets today.

Source: The News & Observer