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North Carolina has second worst drivers in the country: study

North Carolina · 1h

WAVY News 10

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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 thousand vehicles and close to 45 thousand 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. […]

Currituck County, NC · 2d

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 · 3d
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Second phase in Florence County’s sewer rehabilitation project begins Monday

FLORENCE COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - The second phase in the Hoffmeyer Road Sewer Rehabilitation Project begins in Florence County on Monday. The City of Florence said the two eastbound lanes of Hoffmeyer Road between West Evans Street and Five Points will temporarily be closed for the next phase of the Hoffmeyer Road Sewer Rehabilitation Project from Nov. 9 to Nov. 13.

Florence County, SC · 3d
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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 · 4d

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All lanes of I-485 outer near Rocky River Road close after crash

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - A crash in Northeast Charlotte closed all lanes of I-485 outer past exit 36 near Rocky River Road Saturday. The crash was reported at 4:30 p.m. according to the state’s traffic map. The crash involved a semi truck and a car. Both vehicles showed signs...

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 · 22h

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Charlotte Eyes $2M Fix for 7 Dangerous Crossings as Pedestrian Deaths Climb

Beatties Ford Rd. & Cindy Ln. — Approximate Proposed Safety Project Intersection. Seven Charlotte intersections could soon get new crosswalk beacons, pedestrian signals and repainted pavement markings under a $2 million plan headed to a City Council vote on Monday. The locations stretch across the city, from 4900 Central Avenue to Ballantyne Commons Parkway at Woodview Circle, and reflect a push to slow down some of Charlotte's most dangerous crossings for people on foot.

Charlotte, NC · 2d

WNCT

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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 — and repaired — twice in […]

Dare County, NC · 1d

WECT

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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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Major delays on I-85 after crash injures 1 in Gaston County

At least one person was injured in a serious crash on Interstate 85 in Gastonia on Thursday morning, officials confirmed. The crash happened on I-85 South just south of Exit 19. NCDOT initially said two lanes were closed, but crews were forced to shut down the entire highway. A Gaston County official confirmed at least one person was hurt and taken to the hospital.

Gaston County, NC · 4d

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Charlotte Extends Gateway Station Deal With Developers Before Transit Handoff to Regional Authority

Charlotte city government administrators have detailed a new agreement with developers Lincoln Property Co.⁠ and Republic Land Development to revive plans for Gateway Station. The announcement comes as Charlotte prepares to transfer its transit system to the Metropolitan Public Transportation Authority (MPTA) on Jan. 1, 2027, WSOC-TV 9 reported.

Charlotte, NC · 20h

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Charlotte Weighs E-Bike Helmet And Sidewalk Rules As Accidents Surge

Charlotte City Council is set to vote Monday on a package of new e-bike rules that would require anyone under 16 to wear a helmet, force riders to yield to pedestrians on narrow sidewalks, and create penalties for riders who injure people or damage property. The vote comes amid an increase in e-bike accidents and city staff recommendations for rule changes.

Charlotte, NC · 2d

Raleigh News & Observer

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Waymo eyes Raleigh, Durham for self-driving taxis after Charlotte. What to know

Waymo told a Raleigh transportation audience last week that it is in active talks with Triangle governments about bringing its autonomous taxi service to the area. The company plans to launch first in Charlotte, likely by late next year. FULL STORY: Will Waymo come to the Triangle? What a company rep said in Raleigh this week Here are key takeaways: Rich Harrington, a policy adviser for Waymo, told attendees at the N.C. Department of Transportation’s annual Transportation Summit that the company is in “active conversations” with local governments in Raleigh and the Research Triangle. He did not name which ones or give a timetable. Charlotte comes first. Waymo has finished digitally mapping streets in Charlotte and is testing cars there with human drivers behind the wheel, Harrington said, with service expected to start in and around the uptown core by late next year. Safety is central to Waymo’s pitch. Harrington said the company has logged 270 million fully autonomous miles and claims a 92% reduction in serious crashes compared with human drivers in the same cities. State law is already in place. The General Assembly passed a bill in 2017 permitting fully autonomous vehicles and barring local governments from adding

Raleigh, NC · 2d

FOX8 News

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NCDOT reopens community hub as I-77 South project advances

For some Charlotte residents, the project brings back memories of the original construction of I-77 and the changes it brought to surrounding neighborhoods.

Charlotte, NC · 2d

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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 · 20h

WSPA 7News

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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 · 21h

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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 · 4d

WSOC Charlotte

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NCDOT outlines next steps for revived I-77 toll lane project

NCDOT is moving forward with the revived Interstate 77 toll lane project, with transportation leaders outlining new opportunities for public input and hundreds of millions of dollars in community benefits.

Charlotte, NC · 3d