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Hendersonville to wipe longtime parking policy from books after NC ban

HENDERSONVILLE – The city is preparing to remove off-street parking requirements from its books to comply with a state law passed in July that bans local governments from setting parking minimums. This means that come Jan. 1, the city will no longer be able to make developers include any parking spaces in their plans, no matter the size or type of building, Community Development Director Lew Holloway told the Hendersonville Planning Board at its Nov. 12 meeting. This may not have much of a noticeable impact in many parts of the city, but in a city planner’s ideal dream scenario it could mean fewer parking lots downtown and more buildings in their place, Long-Range Planning Manager Matt Manley told the Times-News after the meeting. “Lots that are used for parking now could be developed. (We could) get more people living closer in to the core of the city, and … multi-story parking instead of oceans of asphalt,” he said. More: Hendersonville considers $2.3M economic incentive for new factory Many parking spots go unused Planning Board Chair Jim Robertson said that he’s noticed that a big portion of the parking at big box stores like Lowes or Home Depot are empty

Hendersonville, NC · 1d

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I-26 Connector: Where Asheville drivers can expect delays

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Drivers heading through Asheville next week may want to allow a little extra time. Construction on the I-26 Connector will bring overnight lane and ramp closures, traffic slowdowns and flagging operations to several busy roads. Some of the biggest disruptions are expected Tuesday night, Nov....

Asheville, NC · 1d
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26 of the 248 BRIDGES IN HENDERSON COUNTY ARE RATED IN POOR CONDITION

Attila Rácz-Akácosi, gov.house < This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 26 of the 248 highway bridges in Henderson County, North Carolina are rated in poor condition in the Federal Highway Administration's 2025 inventory: 10.5%, against 7.1% across North Carolina and 6.6% nationally. Vehicles cross them about 92,200 times a day.

Henderson County, NC · 1d
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Asheville approves nearly $7M in road improvements including bike paths, greenway

ASHEVILLE, N.C. — The Asheville City Council this week approved millions of dollars to improve bicycle and pedestrian safety as part of the Interstate 26 Connector project. Mike Sule rides his bike to work, and as executive director of Asheville on Bikes, he advocates for safe streets around Asheville. He also works to cultivate a strong cycling community.

Asheville, NC · 20h
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Parents say Laurens County school bus delays continue as district reports 46 drivers

LAURENS COUNTY, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - The district says several bus drivers called out sick last week, forcing other drivers to cover multiple routes. But some parents say the problem goes beyond temporary absences, pointing to low pay and concerns about driver retention. The district started the school year with...

Laurens County, SC · 2d

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Recovering Main Street, Walhalla parking spaces

A committee of the Walhalla City Council directed the city administrator to approach SCDOT about restoring and re-striping a number of parallel parking spaces on Main Street. The request came before the council committee for streets, the result of a community meeting. Dave Poulson, city administrator, said DOT’s concurrence is required because Main Street remains state-maintained and the agency will be liable to insist on meeting current standards covering what can be striped as a legal parking spot. Because of the September fire that decimated a large part of one downtown block, parking spaces have been reduced. And last night, Councilwoman Lynn McClain called for better signage to alert motorists where they are welcome to park.

Walhalla, SC · 4d

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Breakdown: School District 55 bus woes take turn

Laurens, South Carolina – About 1:15 p.m. Monday afternoon, Laurens County School District 55 parents were alerted that school would run on a regular schedule on Tuesday rather than a repeat of Monday’s e-learning day, which was announced Friday afternoon due to the district’s ongoing bus transportation challenges.

Laurens County, SC · 3d

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Spartanburg Co. road closure expected to last for months

SPARTANBURG COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) — Drivers in Spartanburg County will need to plan for a long-term road closure beginning later this month. According to Spartanburg County officials, Burnett Road is scheduled to close on Monday, Nov. 23, for a culvert replacement project. County leaders said the closure is expected to remain in place for about […]

Spartanburg County, SC · 5d

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SCDOT: Crash causes backup on I-85S in Greenville

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is reporting a crash in Greenville on Wednesday morning.

Greenville, SC · 4d

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Bus driver shortages disrupt transportation for Upstate school district

District leaders said they are conducting interviews to fill the open bus driver positions.

Laurens County, SC · 5d

Stacker

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Cheapest gas stations in Greenville

Stacker compiled a list of the cheapest gas stations in Greenville using data from Gas Buddy

Greenville, SC · 5d

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District 55 transportation disruption: Changes to longstanding pay practices lead to driver shortage

In the past week, Laurens County School District 55 (LCSD55) and the families attending have experienced a setback taking the bus to and from school. There were several days families experienced significant delays in pick up and drop off and on Nov. 9, the district announced an e-learning day. While...

Laurens County, SC · 4d

Spartanburg Herald-Journal

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Upstate SC bridges close for repairs as 2 others reopen early

Motorists across the Upstate are seeing a mix of long-term bridge closures and road reopenings as the South Carolina Department of Transportation continues infrastructure projects in Spartanburg , Greenville and Pickens counties. Two Spartanburg County bridges are set to close Monday, Nov. 9, for replacement and repair work, while a pair of bridges on Pace Bridge Road in Greenville and Pickens counties recently reopened more than a month ahead of schedule after being closed since 2023. More: Upstate SC's busiest roads, ranked by daily traffic Closures: Spartanburg County bridges shutting down for repairs and replacement The South Carolina Department of Transportation will close and detour a portion of Racetrack Road (SC 234) in Spartanburg County beginning Monday, Nov. 9, as crews replace the bridge over Dildine Creek. The project is expected to require a lengthy closure, with the road scheduled to reopen in mid-summer 2027, weather permitting. A signed detour route will be in place during construction. The closure is one of several bridge projects underway in Spartanburg County aimed at addressing aging infrastructure and improving safety for motorists. Also beginning Monday, Nov. 9, SCDOT will close the Zimmerman Road bridge (S-42-967) over Fairforest Creek in Spartanburg County for repairs.

Spartanburg County, SC · 5d

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Expect Delays: Safety upgrades begin at Mauldin intersection

MAULDIN, S.C. (WSPA) — Drivers in Mauldin may notice lane impacts and delays as a new roadway safety improvement project gets underway. According to the City of Mauldin, the South Carolina Department of Transportation has begun work on safety upgrades at the intersection of Ashmore Bridge Road and Standing Springs Road. The project will include […]

Mauldin, SC · 6d

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SCDOT: Crash cleared after causing backup on I-85S in Greenville

GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) reported an interstate crash in Greenville on Wednesday morning. According to the SCDOT, the crash was located on I-85 southbound at mile marker 50. The right lane was blocked but now, all lanes are back open. Feel more...

Greenville, SC · 4d

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Laurens District 55 to return to regular schedule after bus issues prompt eLearning

LAURENS, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - Laurens County School District 55 said it will return to its regular schedule Tuesday after switching to eLearning Monday because of ongoing bus issues. District officials said all bus routes and planned field trips are covered for Tuesday. However, families are cautioned that field trips...

Laurens, SC · 5d

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Spartanburg Co. drivers face detours as bridge projects get underway

SPARTANBURG COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) — Motorists in Spartanburg County should prepare for detours as the South Carolina Department of Transportation begins two bridge projects this week. According to SCDOT, a portion of Racetrack Road (SC 234) over Dildine Creek will close on Monday, Nov. 9, for a bridge replacement project. The roadway is expected to […]

Spartanburg County, SC · 6d

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After delays, roundabout opens at busy Spartanburg Co. intersection

SPARTANBURG COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) — A new roundabout is open to drivers in Spartanburg County after months of construction and delays. The roundabout is located at the intersection of Berry Shoals Road and Duncan Reidville Road, a busy area county leaders hope will become safer and more efficient for motorists. Construction on the project began […]

Spartanburg County, SC · 9d