N.C. State Fair announces 2012 concert lineup

Temperatures in the Triangle may be soaring, but thankfully, fall will be here before we know it, along with the N.C. State Fair.

Organizers announced the fair's 11-night concert series today, highlighted with a two-night stand from Garner's Scotty McCreery and, as usual, relying heavily on country music. One performance of note is on opening night, Thursday, Oct. 11. Dubbed the Varsity Vocal