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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 · 18d
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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 · 17d
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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 · 21d

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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

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North Carolina has the lowest gas prices in the country. Some say it's still too high

More than a week after North Carolina lawmakers voted to suspend the gas tax, the state now has the lowest gas prices on average in the entire country. Several people WRAL spoke with on Sunday still aren't satisfied. “They're still high. Still a lot of money out of my paycheck,"...

North Carolina · 19d

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NC has the cheapest gas in the country

North Carolina · 18d

WCNC

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North Carolina suspends gas tax, but not all drivers are seeing savings

North Carolina · 18d

WSOC Charlotte

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All Aboard Charlotte reveals passenger rail proposal using CSX tracks

Local organization All Aboard Charlotte has proposed a passenger rail project using existing CSX freight tracks to connect Charlotte with Union County.

Charlotte, NC · 22d

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CATS launches $2.20 microtransit rideshare in west Charlotte

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - City leaders celebrated a new way for people to get around west Charlotte with the launch of Charlotte Area Transit System Microtransit, an on-demand rideshare service funded by last year’s sales tax increase. The service is the second of 19 areas across Charlotte set to...

Charlotte, NC · 21d

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North Carolina has the lowest gas prices in the country. Some say it’s still too high

RALEIGH, N.C. (WRAL) - More than a week after North Carolina lawmakers voted to suspend the gas tax, the state now has the lowest gas prices on average in the entire country. Several people WRAL spoke with on Sunday still aren’t satisfied. “They’re still high. Still a lot of...

Raleigh, NC · 18d

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State audit: Blue Ridge Road construction delays impacting State Fair, costing taxpayer millions

In addition to the typical congestion on the roads around the state fairgrounds, drivers on Saturday also had to weave around a construction zone on Blue Ridge Road. Frustrations over the delayed underpass project, which was supposed to be completed by July 2023, are now at the center of a new state audit.

North Carolina · 20d

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North Carolina has the lowest gas prices in the country. Some say it’s still too high

North Carolina · 18d