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The Post and Courier

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SC has wanted to fix Columbia’s railroad traffic jams since the ‘70s. Work could begin in 2028.

COLUMBIA — Officials have identified a plan to eliminate railroad crossings on and around Assembly Street in downtown Columbia. Construction is still many years away, and the public has a short window to submit feedback on the project. The South Carolina Department of Transportation held a public input meeting for the Assembly Street Railroad Separation project on Nov. 4. The meeting was an opportunity for officials to present the current proposal for separating the active rail lines from the busy thoroughfare, as well as to solicit feedback from the public. “This project is being very well re...

Columbia, SC · 1d

coladaily.com

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Columbia to close Arsenal Hill parking deck for repairs starting Nov. 16

The City of Columbia has announced that it will begin structural repairs at the Arsenal Hill Parking Deck located at 1812 Lincoln St. on Monday, Nov. 16. The repairs, which are part of Phase 1 of the City’s multi-year Capital Improvement Plan to revitalize and maintain public parking infrastructure across Columbia, will include:

Columbia, SC · 1d
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Lexington County Chronicle

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Lexington County plans hearing on proposed I-20 interchange

Lexington County, in coordination with the S.C. Department of Transportation and Federal Highways Administration, will hold a public hearing regarding the proposed project to add an interchange on Interstate 20 at Calks Ferry Road in Lexington County. The hearing will take place from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, at Boiling...

Lexington County, SC · 7h
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WSOC Charlotte

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Is premium gas really worth the cost? | WSOC-TV

North Carolina · 1d

CDLLife

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31 North Carolina gas stations under investigation after complaints of failing to pass fuel tax savings on to drivers

North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson said that dozens of gas stations are under investigation after consumer complaints that they failed to pass along gas and diesel tax savings on to drivers. On October 30, 2026, Jackson announced that 31 gas stations are under investigation, with additional stations expected to receive inquiries next week. North […] The post 31 North Carolina gas stations under investigation after complaints of failing to pass fuel tax savings on to drivers appeared first on CDLLife .

North Carolina · 4d

WTKR News 3

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Oil falls below $100 a barrel, offering potential relief as gas pumps

Hampton, VA · 1d

Queen City News

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Here are the Union County road upgrades coming soon

All work is expected to be completed by spring of 2028.

Union County, NC · 1d

WBTV

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Some bus routes canceled this week by school in Gaston County: What we know

GASTONIA, N.C. (WBTV) - A school in Gaston County had to cancel two bus routes this week, officials said. Hunter Huss High School said Bus 504 and 512 routes will not run Wednesday-Friday, Nov. 4-6. In a social media post, the school attributed the route cancellations to a shortage of...

Gaston County, NC · 2d

publicradioeast.org

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USDOT awards $36 million for Western North Carolina railroad service

The North Carolina Department of Transportation is receiving more than $35 million in federal funding for a future Western North Carolina rail service. The funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation is for the project’s development, final design and construction. It’s also going toward upgrading highway-rail crossing signal systems between Salisbury and Hickory to improve safety.

North Carolina · 1d

CBS 17

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North Carolina drivers face nation’s steepest insurance hikes after speeding ticket: Study

North Carolina drivers face a 49.3% average increase in auto insurance premiums after receiving a speeding ticket, marking the largest percentage jump in the country, according to new research from LendingTree.

North Carolina · 2d

outerbanksvoice.com

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NC Transportation Board approves new ferry tolling rates

On Thursday, Nov. 5, the N.C. Board of Transportation approved new tolling rates for four previously untolled routes in the N.C. Ferry System. Tolling is required to begin on all ferry routes Jan. 1, 2027, under legislation passed by the N.C. General Assembly in July. The new one-way single-space vehicle...

North Carolina · 1d

828newsnow.com

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51 N.C. gas stations face scrutiny over fuel pricing complaints

North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson said in a Nov. 6 news release that his office has followed up with 51 consumer complaints about gas stations over-charging. Of the 51 complaints, 42 were in response to Jackson’s N.C. Fuel Check initiative, where he asked consumers to let his office know if gas stations weren’t honoring Gov. Josh Stein’s law passed on Oct. 10 to suspend the N.C. gas tax (41 cents). The suspension of the tax will last through Nov. 30.

North Carolina · 8h

WSOC Charlotte

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NCDOT secretary to address I-77 toll lane project in Charlotte

For the first time since the project’s revival, N.C. Department of Transportation Sec. Daniel Johnson will be in Charlotte on Friday to address the I-77 toll lane project.

Charlotte, NC · 1d

backfirenews.com

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Charlotte Is Weighing a Ban on Towing Cars With People Inside, but North Carolina Law Won’t Let It Touch What Towers Charge

Charlotte City Council’s Safety Committee is looking at changes to the city’s private-property towing rules, a topic it took up at its October and November meetings. Two proposals stand out: banning the towing of vehicles with people inside them, and requiring a property owner’s written authorization for every tow, at any hour. Both are reasonable. Neither touches the bill, though, because North Carolina law doesn’t let cities set tow prices.

Charlotte, NC · 1d

gofoothills.com

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If you get a speeding ticket in NC, be prepared for years of expensive insurance

You might think of getting a speeding ticket as a one-off. It sucks, but it doesn’t define you as a driver. Unfortunately, that forgiveness may not be reflected in your car insurance bills. According to a new study from LendingTree, in North Carolina, average auto insurance premiums rise 49.3%...

North Carolina · 15h

WITN

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State transportation board approves 4 new 2027 ferry tolling rates

North Carolina · 1d

WSOC Charlotte

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7 ways to save on gas you may not have thought of

North Carolina’s pause on the gas tax will end soon, and that means drivers could see rising prices in the near future.

North Carolina · 1d

WNCT

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NC Board of Transportation approves 4 new toll prices for ferries

RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCT) — The North Carolina Board of Transportation has approved tolling rates for four ferries. All ferry routes will begin tolling passengers on January 1, 2027, after legislation was passed in July by the NC General Assembly. Hatteras-Ocracoke, Currituck-Knotts Island, Bayview-Aurora and Cherry Branch-Minnesott Beach all have a new tolling rate as of […]

North Carolina · 1d

WNCT

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NC State Patrol observes Crash Responder Safety Week

PITT COUNTY, N.C. (WNCT) — The North Carolina State Patrol is honoring Crash Responder Safety Week from Nov. 2-6. As a reminder, motorists: whenever you see flashing lights on the side of the road, North Carolina law requires you to slow down and move over, even though Move Over Laws vary by state. It takes […]

North Carolina · 1d

islandfreepress.org

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Ferry tolls, N.C. 12 relocation among major Outer Banks issues before state transportation board Thursday

The North Carolina Board of Transportation is scheduled to consider the new ferry tolls, authorize the acquisition of right of way for relocating N.C. Highway 12 near the Pea Island Visitor Center, and take up several other Outer Banks-related transportation matters during its monthly meeting Thursday, Nov. 5, in Raleigh.

North Carolina · 2d