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Stanly County rail upgrades receive nearly $20 million in federal funding

ALBEMARLE — A freight railroad serving Stanfield, Oakboro, Aquadale and Norwood has acquired nearly $20 million in federal funding for rail improvements in Stanly and Montgomery counties. Announced last month, Aberdeen Carolina & Western Railway was awarded $19.9 million through the Federal Railroad Administration’s Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety...

Stanly County, NC · 2d
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Main Street Dollars

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Georgia’s 33.3-cent gas tax break and North Carolina’s 41-cent suspension are both set to end Nov. 30, raising fill-up costs

Drivers in Georgia and North Carolina are set to pay their states’ full gas taxes again on Dec. 1. Georgia’s suspension of its 33.3-cent-a-gallon gasoline tax and North Carolina’s suspension of its 41-cent motor fuel tax are both scheduled to end Nov. 30. For anyone with a 15-gallon tank, that works out to roughly $5 […]

Georgia · 16h

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Union County Roads Set for Nearly 19 Miles of Upgrades Under $6.9 Million Contract

Drivers across Union County will soon notice smoother pavement on a mix of primary and secondary roads. The North Carolina Department of Transportation has awarded a $6.9 million contract to TrueRock Construction LLC, a Monroe-based company, to upgrade nearly 19 miles of roadway throughout the county. The work calls for...

Union County, NC · 18h
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FOX8 News

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North Carolina has some of the worst drivers in the United States: Study

According to the study from LendingTree, there were 48.1 incidents per 1,000 drivers in North Carolina through this August.

North Carolina · 1d

Charlotte Stories

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Lake Norman Drivers Brace for Closures on I-77 as 10-Lane Bridge Project Begins

Temporary single-lane closures began this week near Exit 36 and N.C. 150 in Mooresville. Crews are installing a new safety barrier and pavement markings before shifting traffic. Once that work is complete, I-77 traffic will move from the median toward the outside lanes. Crews will then begin constructing interior supports...

Mooresville, NC · 1d

FOX8 News

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North Carolina residents voice concerns ahead of new ferry tolls

CURRITUCK COUNTY, N.C. (WAVY) – The North Carolina Department of Transportation says the Currituck Sound Ferry transported over 14,000 vehicles and close to 45,000 passengers at no cost to vehicle owners in 2025, but that will soon change due to new toll rates. The Currituck Sound Ferry connects Knotts Island to mainland Currituck. The ferry […]

Currituck County, NC · 1d

Queen City News

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Gas main break closes Concord road for several hours

CONCORD, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — Crews are responding to a gas main break in Concord Monday night. The Concord Fire Department is in the area of 5800 Rocky River Road after reports of a 4-inch gas main break. Officials say the break has been isolated and the gas company is working to make necessary […]

Concord, NC · 2d

FOX8 News

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New US 29 bridge is open in High Point over South Main Street

HIGH POINT, N.C. (WGHP) — A 72-year-old bridge has officially been replaced in High Point. The North Carolina Department of Transportation shared on X that the new US 29 bridge in High Point is now open. “The $25.3 million project replaces a 73-year-old steel girder bridge over South Main Street,” they wrote in their post. […]

High Point, NC · 17h

The Richmond Observer

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Fayetteville Road expected to reopen after utility pole replaced

ROCKINGHAM -- A portion of U.S. 1 is still currently closed following an early afternoon wreck. According to the Rockingham Police Department, Fayetteville Road (U.S. 1) is closed on the north ...

Rockingham, NC · 1d

Raleigh News & Observer

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Drivers complained about fuel quality at 24 Triangle gas stations. What tests found

Consumers complained about fuel quality at two dozen gas Triangle stations recently, and state inspectors found issues at a handful of them. Between Aug. 19 and Oct. 31, customers submitted complaints about 24 stations in Wake, Durham, Chatham and Johnston counties to the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. The Standards Division didn’t receive any complaints about Orange County stations during that time. Complaints were made about 20 Wake County stations, two in Johnston and one each in Durham and Chatham, according to records obtained by The News & Observer. In the complaints, drivers reported a variety of issues with their vehicles including: losing power, having difficulty starting; check engine lights turning on; and engines stalling. Some people reported taking their cars to mechanics, who said the cars were filled with contaminated fuel. Inspectors followed up on the complaints and discovered fuel quality problems at five stations, all in Wake County. Tests are conducted at stations and in the lab to ensure that fuel meets the advertised ethanol content, octane rating and other specifications. That way, consumers get what they’re paying for , and don’t inadvertently damage their vehicles with contaminated fuel. Here’s what the tests showed. Fuel

Durham County, NC · 13h

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Brunswick, Pender Co. gas stations get letters amid NC Fuel Check complaints

SOUTHEASTERN N.C. (WECT) – Attorney Jeff Jackson says that his office has followed up on 51 consumer complaints about gas stations since launching N.C. Fuel Check. North Carolina’s 41-cent-per-gallon tax on gasoline and diesel is suspended from Oct. 10 through Nov. 30 under a law signed by Gov. Josh Stein in October.

Pender County, NC · 2d

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North Carolina Education Officials Ask Lawmakers for Help Covering School Bus Diesel Costs

The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (DPI) plans to ask the General Assembly for a $40 million school transportation fuel reserve fund to cover diesel costs that exceed existing state allotments for school buses. DPI officials, including Senior Director of Government Affairs and Strategy Geoff Coltrane, have told lawmakers...

North Carolina · 18h

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West Catawba Road Closure Starts Friday

By Dave Vieser — Mandated sewer installation work for the Catawba Commons project will require the closure of eastbound traffic on West Catawba Avenue between One Norman Boulevard and Torrence Chapel Road from 10 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, through 5 a.m. Monday, Nov. 16. A temporary detour will be...

Cornelius, NC · 1d

WFMY NEWS2

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Gas Prices in North Carolina Drop Below $3

North Carolina · 13h

WNCT

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NCDOT crews to begin installing water line near Greenville road

PITT COUNTY, N.C. (WNCT) — The North Carolina Department of Transportation said they will close a section of Fifth St. near Memorial Drive starting on November 14 to install a water line. Officials said crews will start at 5am and close a portion of West Fifth St. near the intersection with Memorial Drive, and weather […]

Charlotte, NC · 1d

Queen City News

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York County I-77 northbound lane closures scheduled through Thursday

YORK COUNTY, S.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — Northbound lanes of Interstate 77 over Celanese Road in York County will be closed for repairs this week. Two left lanes of I-77 between mile markers 81 and 82 will close at 7 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 8 and will reopen by 6 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 12. […]

York County, SC · 3d

Queen City News

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North Carolina has 2nd worst drivers in the nation, study says

According to the study from LendingTree, there were 48.1 incidents per 1,000 drivers in North Carolina through this August.

North Carolina · 2d

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Outer Banks meetings set about NC 12 changes after 2 storms damage key road

RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) -- After two recent major repairs to N.C. 12 and many delays over the years accessing the Outer Banks, renewed attention is focused on improving the key road frequently damaged by high surf. The focus is on one area of N.C. 12 that was washed away --...

Dare County, NC · 3d

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Gaston County Schools Seek Bus Drivers as More Than 30 Positions Sit Open

Gaston County Schools are facing a critical shortage of school bus drivers. More than 30 driver positions remain open district-wide, leading to route cancellations and disruptions. WBTV reported Wednesday, Nov. 4, that Hunter Huss High School canceled two bus routes for the rest of the week. Another route was canceled...

Gaston County, NC · 3d

FOX8 News

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Triad gas stations suspected of not lowering prices contacted by attorney general

Gas stations suspected of not passing along tax saving to drivers have been contacted by the North Carolina Attorney General's Office, officials said Friday.

North Carolina · 1d