NC awards $249 million contract to widen one of Charlotte area’s worst congested roads
After 40 years of complaints by residents stuck in congestion, the N.C. Department of Transportation has awarded a $249 ...
Sick of being followed too close? Here’s how NC law recommends you react to tailgaters
For many drivers, tailgaters are one of the biggest nuisances on the road. The practice of tailgating, or following another motor vehicle too closely, can also be dangerous. Following too closely was ...
The Washington Post23d
North Carolina breaks turnout record on first day of early voting
The first-day totals in North Carolina, released by the state Board of Elections on Friday morning, only slightly bested the first-day numbers in 2020, near the height of the coronavirus pandemic.
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North Carolina early voters, still recovering from Helene, turn out in greater numbers than 2020
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — More North Carolina residents turned out to cast ballots on the first day of early voting this year than in 2020, even as residents from the mountainous western portion of ...
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These North Carolina towns are eager for visitors to boost local economy post-Helene
Bryson City Located in far western North Carolina, among the Smoky Mountains, Bryson City is open for visitors. The town offers mountain views, hiking trails and a bustling downtown. You can visit ...
The New York Times24d
North Carolina Officials Report Record Turnout for First Day of Early Voting
By Eduardo Medina Reporting from Hickory, N.C. More than 353,000 ballots were cast in North Carolina on Thursday, a state record for the first day of early voting, signaling intense enthusiasm in ...
The Washington Post25d
For these North Carolina families, disaster aid may never come
So did their jobs on nearby farms. They had come to Centro Unido, a Latino community group serving western North Carolina, to see if anyone could help them get back on their feet. But, because of ...
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Facing sudden loss of commercial driver's licenses, truckers drive home their message at MassDOT board
THE REGISTRY TOLD HUNDREDS OF TRUCK AND BUS DRIVERS THIS SUMMER. THEY’RE ABOUT TO LOSE THEIR COMMERCIAL DRIVER’S LICENSES. AND REMEMBER, THAT’S THE KEY TO THEIR LIVELIHOODS. IT’S BASED ON ...
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NC constitutional amendment 2024: What does 'citizens-only' ballot measure mean? What to know
Early voting kicked off Thursday in Buncombe County, just three weeks after Tropical Storm Helene caused widespread destruction across North Carolina. The 2024 ballot in North Carolina includes ...
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What Trucking Industry Leaders Need To Know About The FMCSA’s New Rule For CDL Holders
The FMCSA’s most recent report shows that as of March 1, 2024, 163,318 CDL holders were on prohibited status. This figure aside, it’s important to recognize that responsible trucking companies ...
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Gov. Roy Cooper says 81 people still missing in North Carolina, addresses threats
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper said Tuesday afternoon that 81 people remain missing in the western part of the state in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. At a press conference earlier in the day ...
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North Carolina driver kills man directing traffic, troopers say
WE’ North Carolina State Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash in Wilkes County. Troopers said that on Monday, Oct. 14, around 7 p.m., Lester Lee Whisenhunt's car got partially stuck on ...