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Construction begins on bridge connecting Gaston, Mecklenburg counties; completion scheduled for 2032

After years of delays, construction is finally underway on a new bridge that will carry Wilkinson Boulevard over the Catawba River, connecting Gaston and Mecklenburg counties. The long-awaited project will replace the existing bridge with a wider, six-lane crossing that includes a multiuse path for pedestrians and cyclists. For the...

Gaston County, NC · 29d
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Nearly 500 complaints filed about NC gas stations suspected of not passing on tax savings to drivers

A week after launching a website to report gas stations suspected of not passing along tax savings to drivers, the Office of the North Carolina Attorney General said Wednesday that it has received more than 470 complaints.

North Carolina · 16d

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Charlotte transportation jobs: delivery, airport, diesel mechanic, shuttle, and regional truck driving

Charlotte’s transportation listings span local delivery, airport service, vehicle maintenance, shuttle driving, and regional freight. Spark Driver and The Parking Spot focus on passenger or package movement in and around the city, while Prospect International Airport Services centers on escorting unaccompanied minors at the airport. Waste Connections is looking for a diesel mechanic to maintain and repair fleet equipment, and Pemberton Truck Lines is seeking CDL-A regional drivers for home-weekly freight work. Together, the five roles cover different kinds of road, airport, and shop-based transportation work with employers ranging from airport services to waste hauling and trucking.

Charlotte, NC · 18d
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NCDOT seeks feedback on Union County road improvements

WEDDINGTON – The N.C. Department of Transportation is holding an informational meeting this week about two projects intended to reduce congestion, improve safety and accommodate future growth in Union County. The first project, U-3467, proposes to extend Rea Road east from Providence Road to Weddington Road and to widen...

Union County, NC · 18d

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GasBuddy report shows NC gas prices dropped more than 35 cents in a week

NORTH CAROLINA (WWAY) — Average gasoline prices in North Carolina fell more than 35 cents per gallon over the past week, reaching $3.57 per gallon Monday, according to GasBuddy. The statewide average dropped 35.3 cents from the previous week and was 55.8 cents lower than a month ago. However,...

North Carolina · 18d

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Rebuilding roads and bridges for a brighter future: Blue Ridge Community College participates in Good Jobs WNC

The autumn leaves are starting to show along the Blue Ridge Parkway. Mountainous landscapes adorned with golden and maroon treetops that make up the backdrop of the parkway have become a treasured sight for millions of visitors every year. But this fall is especially special because the parkway is just 11 miles away from being fully reopened for the first time since before Hurricane Helene hit two years ago.

North Carolina · 17d

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N.C. 12 access remains a concern for Hatteras Island as coastal storm continues

North Carolina · 18d

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CATS Launches West Charlotte Microtransit Zone, Expands Transit Services

On October 16, the Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) and the Metropolitan Public Transportation Authority (MPTA) celebrated the launch of a new West Charlotte microtransit zone and other recent transit service upgrades at the Renaissance West Community Initiative. The celebration brought together West Charlotte residents, CATS and MPTA leadership, and...

Charlotte, NC · 19d

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North Carolina passenger rail line to get $550M from US DOT

The U.S. Department of Transportation said Thursday it has obligated $550 million for a new passenger rail line in North Carolina. The S-Line project will connect Richmond, Virginia, and Raleigh, North Carolina. Portions of the route will allow train speeds of up to 110 mph, according to the North Carolina DOT. The rail line could reduce travel time between the two cities by up to 90 minutes when completed, according to the US DOT.

Raleigh, NC · 19d

WFMY NEWS2

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Parking a concern with 200,000 visitors expected for GHOE

North Carolina · 17d

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NC drivers seeing relief at the pump 10 days after gas tax suspension

NEW BERN, N.C. (WITN) — Ten days after Gov. Josh Stein signed the Relief at the Pump Act, suspending North Carolina’s gas tax, drivers across eastern North Carolina are seeing lower prices. The House and Senate approved the measure in a special session, and Stein signed it Oct....

North Carolina · 18d

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NC Fuel Prices Fall; $550M for Rail; Democrats Lead Early Voting

North Carolina is reporting the lowest gasoline and diesel prices in the nation following the temporary suspension of the state’s 41-cent-per-gallon fuel tax. Meanwhile, the Trump administration has announced a settlement with UNC-Chapel Hill resolving federal investigations into allegations of antisemitism and racial discrimination, requiring changes to university policies and admissions practices. The administration has also released $550 million in federal funding for a major North Carolina passenger rail project. Andy Jackson of the John Locke Foundation joins the program to examine the first four days of early voting, with Democratic turnout significantly outpacing Republicans and questions emerging about whether the GOP can close the gap before Election Day. Plus, an update on Monday’s voting totals and President Donald Trump’s scheduled Tuesday evening rally in Greenville.

North Carolina · 18d

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Hundreds of NC complaints accuse gas stations of not lowering prices after tax pause

More than 400 complaints about elevated gas prices have been sent to the North Carolina Department of Justice since the state temporarily suspended its gas tax this month, according to Attorney General Jeff Jackson. Now, investigators are beginning to contact stations accused of not passing along the savings to drivers — as the law intended.

North Carolina · 17d

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$21M rehab project announced for I-40 in North Carolina

The North Carolina Department of Transportation announced Thursday that it has awarded a $21 million contract to Blythe Construction Inc. for a pavement rehabilitation project on Interstate 40.

Durham County, NC · 22d

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Tickets For This North Carolina Holiday Train Are Now On Sale, And They Could Sell Out Fast

More than 270,000 lights wrap around a tiny historic train for just 17 nights each December. Tickets for this ride have a habit of vanishing within a few hours. The train is a miniature C.P. Huntington, and it rolls past glowing displays like Candy Cane Lane and Arctic Avenue. Santa...

North Carolina · 22d

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North Carolina receives more than $20 million in federal rail grants

North Carolina is receiving more than $20 million in federal grants to upgrade rail infrastructure, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced Monday.

North Carolina · 18d

WITN

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NC drivers seeing relief at the pump 10 days after gas tax suspension

North Carolina · 18d

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The Overhyped $620 Train Journey Across North Carolina That Travelers Can’t Stop Raving About

Bryson City’s Great Smoky Mountains Railroad offers a concentrated western North Carolina outing: a train ride past water and forest, a break beside the Nantahala River, and a return to the same depot. It is a manageable excursion with a clear beginning and end, rather than a journey across the entire state.

Bryson City, NC · 21d

FOX8 News

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North Carolina gas prices down one week into gas relief

BURLINGTON, N.C. (WGHP) — In the week since Governor Josh Stein signed the Relief at the Pump Act, prices have fallen from north of $4 to as low as $3.48.  Sheila Jeffreys, of Burlington, hadn’t filled up since the bill was passed, and she was quick to notice how big the change was from her last […]

North Carolina · 21d

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Sunday update: NC12 still open amidst storm

OUTER BANKS, N.C. (WAVY) — NC12 remains open and passable from the Marc Basnight Bridge to Ocracoke after the 1 p.m. high tide Sunday afternoon, according to the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT). The nor’easter is expected to sit off the shore into next week, and officials warn...

North Carolina · 19d