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North Carolina’s S-Line Rail Project Gets $550 Million Boost to Connect Raleigh and Richmond

RALEIGH, N.C. — North Carolina’s ambitious S-Line rail project is moving forward with an additional $550 million in federal-state partnership funding, bringing the state closer to establishing faster passenger rail service between Raleigh and Richmond, Virginia. The project aims to transform regional transportation by restoring a historic rail...

Raleigh, NC · 3d
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Charlotte-Area Drivers Warned as Peak Deer Crash Season Arrives

Charlotte-area drivers are entering the most dangerous stretch of the year for deer collisions. Mecklenburg County recorded 1,709 animal-related crashes this year, the highest total in North Carolina. Those crashes injured 70 people, according to NCDOT. Every year, that risk climbs sharply from October through December, when deer movement during...

Charlotte, NC · 3d
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NCDOT receives $35.8 million for planned Western North Carolina rail service

The U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded NCDOT $35.8 million to improve rail safety and support plans to restore passenger service in Western North Carolina. The funding will help with project development, final design and construction. It also includes upgrades to more than 40 railroad crossing signal systems between Salisbury and Hickory.

North Carolina · 4d
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Traffic deaths in North Carolina dropped 12% last year

Traffic deaths in North Carolina dropped 12% last year, according to a new report from the state Division of Motor Vehicles. The agency's annual Crash Facts report shows more than 200 fewer people died on North Carolina roads in 2025 compared with the previous year. That's the lowest number of...

North Carolina · 2d
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City and state leaders working to address predatory towing

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – When it comes to towing in Charlotte, some drivers say it’s the Wild Wild West. City and state officials are working to write policies that can better protect drivers from predatory towing and booting. “We don’t have concrete rules around this,” Caleb Theodros, State Senator...

Charlotte, NC · 3d

WSOC Charlotte

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Blue Line adjustments begin in South End for new light rail station construction

The Charlotte Area Transit System is beginning scheduled single-tracking operations and Rail Trail detours along the Blue Line in South End starting Monday.

Charlotte, NC · 4d

The Center Square

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Diesel, gasoline prices are lowest in North Carolina

(The Center Square) – Lowest average prices for a gallon of diesel fuel or regular unleaded gasoline are 19 and 16 cents better, respectively, in North Carolina than any other state in the nation, according to an update Monday from AAA. Motorists from Murphy to Manteo are benefitting from the Republican-majority General Assembly chambers suspending the 41 cents per gallon fuel tax on each through the end of November. The seven-week pause carries an estimated cost of $362.3 million, according to Rockingham County 13th term Sen. Phil Berger Jr. The loss of revenue for money used to help maintain highways through the state Department of Transportation’s Highway Fund and the Highway Trust Fund is being subsidized by the state’s Stabilization and Inflation Reserve account. Berger said the account to draw from has a balance of about $518 million available. First-term Republican state Treasurer Brad Briner, in published reports, said $11 billion in reserves means the amount would not negatively impact the state’s top-level credit rating. If not extended, the fuel taxes return Dec. 1. North Carolina’s average on Monday, according to AAA, for a gallon of diesel is $5.49 and a for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline is $3.38.

North Carolina · 4d

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$550M announced for S-Line Rail Project

Construction is progressing on the S-Line rail project in North Carolina, with $550 million in federal-state partnership funding announced for the project’s development. Once completed, the railway will connect Raleigh to Richmond, Virginia. “Living in the number one state that people from other states are moving to, North Carolinians...

Raleigh, NC · 6d

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Diesel, gasoline prices are lowest in North Carolina

(The Center Square) – Lowest average prices for a gallon of diesel fuel or regular unleaded gasoline are 19 and 16 cents better, respectively, in North Carolina than any other state in the nation, according to an update Monday from AAA. Motorists from Murphy to Manteo are benefitting from...

North Carolina · 4d

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CATS fare ambassadors start on Blue Line to help curb fare evasion on light rail

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Charlotte Area Transit System started its Fare Ambassadors Program on the light rail Friday. It is its newest attempt at curbing fare evasion. This issue came to the light after DeCarlos Brown Jr. was arrested last year for the murder of Iryna Zarutska. He didn't have a ticket at the time.

Charlotte, NC · 6d

Charlotte Observer

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Charlotte says transit tax will spark job influx. It's got a plan for them

Charlotte is launching a free course to prepare small businesses for what the city says will be a massive influx of construction-related jobs anticipated across the region. The Skilled to Build initiative aims to keep jobs and dollars local by training companies on everything they need to know to compete for large contracts. The first cohort will launch in 2027. “When small businesses are successful, Charlotte’s economy is successful,” said Alban Burney, the Skilled to Build program manager. Mecklenburg County voters approved a 1% sales tax increase last year to support road and transit improvements. The tax went into effect July 1 and will generate an estimated $19.4 billion over several decades to fund the transportation projects. A city report earlier this year found demand will exceed local labor capacity by 2030. And if current market conditions persist, local businesses could only build about half of those projects when construction demand peaks around 2040. Skilled to Build will try to bridge those gaps by ensuring entrepreneurs are aware of the upcoming opportunities and are prepared once they arrive, Burney said. How will Skilled to Build work? The city hired a local vendor to design a small business readiness curriculum that

Charlotte, NC · 7d

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CATS Lays Out Plans and Timeline for Huntersville Stations, Line Name Change

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) may rename the Red Line after completing the commuter rail line through north Mecklenburg County. Queen City News reported that CATS updated the Huntersville Board of Commissioners during the week of Oct. 19 on the long-anticipated Red Line. The Red Line is envisioned as a 24-mile, 11-station commuter rail corridor in north Mecklenburg County, running from Uptown Charlotte to Davidson, with long-range plans to reach Mount Mourne.

Charlotte, NC · 8d

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I-26 Connector Project lane, ramp closures planned for week of Nov. 2-6

The North Carolina Department of Transportation reported on Oct. 30 that crews will be continuing construction for the Interstate 26 Connector Project for the week of Nov. 2-6. Below are the plans for next week:. Monday, Nov. 2 – Wednesday, Nov. 4. Patton Avenue frontage road: The right lane...

North Carolina · 6d

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Charlotte Blue Line customers will experience single-tracking starting next week

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - People who ride the Charlotte Area Transit System Blue Line will be experiencing periods of single-tracking starting next week as system upgrades continue. There will also be detours on the rail trail near the Blue Line. On Monday, Nov. 2, the Charlotte Area Transit System will...

Charlotte, NC · 6d

WCNC

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NC gas stations face questions after hundreds of complaints over prices

North Carolina · 7d

Queen City News

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I-77 North reopened after tractor-trailer crash in south Charlotte

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — A section of Interstate 77 was shut down Thursday night in south Charlotte after a crash involving a tractor-trailer.  The crash occurred on I-77 North just beyond Tyvola Road (Exit 5). All northbound lanes were closed, but have since reopened. One person was taken from the crash to a […]

Charlotte, NC · 7d

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Nearly $36M awarded for future rail service in western North Carolina: NCDOT

RALEIGH, N.C. (WLOS) — Nearly $36 million is headed to North Carolina as the state works to improve rail safety and lay the groundwork for restoring passenger rail service to western North Carolina. The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) announced Friday that it was awarded $35.8 million from...

North Carolina · 6d

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Fare ambassador program to begin this week for Charlotte Area Transit System riders

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - Charlotte Area Transit System riders will be greeted with 60 new smiling faces starting on Friday. On Friday, Oct. 30, the fare ambassador program for the Charlotte Area Transit System officially kicks off. The program is to help crack down on people riding the light rail for free.

Charlotte, NC · 7d

theweeklydriver.com

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What Drivers Should Do Immediately After a Car Accident

A car accident can happen in seconds, leaving drivers uncertain about what to do next. Even a minor collision can lead to injuries, vehicle damage, insurance complications, and unexpected expenses. Knowing how to respond can help protect everyone involved and make the process of handling the incident less stressful. For drivers dealing with serious injuries, disputed responsibility, or complicated insurance claims, consulting a Charlotte car accident lawyer may also help them understand their legal options.

North Carolina · 8d