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Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Climate
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N.C. DOT cautions drivers in Winterville of two lanes closed for repairs
WINTERVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — The N.C. Department of Transportation has temporarily closed two inside lanes of Fire Tower Road near the intersection of Evans Street and Old Tar Road. Tuesday, May 27, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. crews have closed one lane traveling east and one traveling west to construct a turn lane extension and perform general pavement repairs. This work will continue daily during the same timeframe and will finish on Friday, May 30 at 5 p.m. Weather permitting, work could continue into the next week, beginning the morning of Monday, June 2, and will be ongoing daily until the end of the week. Drivers should utilize for real-time travel information and use caution when approaching and traveling through the work zone. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Business
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Reentry program in North Carolina helps former felons find work
RALEIGH, N.C. (WAVY) – The N.C. Department of Transportation (NCDOT) started a reentry program in 2024 to help those formerly incarcerated get jobs on transportation work crews. The program, which was created as a result of Executive Order 303, helps those who were incarcerated get identification cards to access housing and healthcare more easily. 'Removing barriers, creating job opportunities, and improving reentry services so participants can be successful and productive after they leave prison helps reduce crime and breaks the cycle of relapse,' said state Transportation Secretary Joey Hopkins. The Executive Order was signed in January 2024 under former Gov. Roy Cooper and continued under Gov. Josh Stein. In addition to the reentry program, NCDOT's On the Job Training program trains formerly incarcerated people in operating heavy equipment, directing traffic in work zones or surveying property. 'Individuals with prior incarceration face significantly lower callback rates from potential employers compared to those without criminal records,' said NCDOT's Ebony Pittman, the agency's deputy secretary for Business Administration. 'This program provides a meaningful pathway to both short-term and long-term employment for people who may be losing hope due to their past. Ultimately, formerly incarcerated people deserve a second chance.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Automotive
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Incident on I-85 in Charlotte blocks several lanes, causing heavy delays
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — Several lanes are closed on Interstate 85 in Charlotte after an incident Friday afternoon. According to the N.C. Department of Transportation, emergency crews responded around 3 p.m. on I-85 South at Brookshire Freeway (Exit 36). Three lanes are closed at the scene, and on a busy Memorial Day weekend travel day, traffic is shown backed up beyond North Graham Street (Exit 40). The road is expected to be cleared by 6:10 p.m. Any injuries are unknown at this 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Business
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City, county to launch microtransit service
Lee County and the City of Sanford recently signed an agreement to begin a microtransit pilot program that will provide residents with on-demand transportation in designated service areas. Sanford applied for a $3.4 million Mobility for Everyone Everywhere grant offered through the N.C. Department of Transportation. The program is designed to expand 'high quality, on-demand services in rural low-income communities,' according to news releases from Sanford and Lee County. Sanford, one of 11 cities in the state awarded the grant, applied after a 2022 study found that the microtransit program would provide 'affordable, efficient, reliable access in the city.' Technology will be used to determine the routes and stops based on demand. It will complement the County of Lee Transportation Service, or COLTS, program by filling in gaps when needed and will provide weekend services, according to Assistant County Manager Angelina Noel. It is predicted to provide means for elderly, disabled and 'everyday people to have access to provisions and services' and can be used by visitors for mobility. 'A consistent goal of our Strategic Framework has been to improve access for those who live in our community,' Sanford Mayor Rebecca Salmon said. 'This pilot project is an opportunity to provide an affordable transportation option in a collaborative and sustainable way.' The system will provide an invaluable service for those re-entering the workforce or needing access to mental and behavioral health services or substance abuse treatment, according to Kirk Smith, chairman of the Lee County commissioners. 'The microtransit project we are about to undertake will help eliminate this barrier to treatment or employment by providing reliable transportation and overcoming this critical need,' he said. The program is expected to start in the fall with a 23-vehicle fleet including three COLTS buses. Rides will be scheduled through an app or by phone. Members of the Microtransit Advisory Board will include Salmon and Smith; Crystal Gaddy, director of Business Retention and Expansion for the Sanford Area Growth Alliance; Yanira Scott, executive director of El Refugio; and Wendy Bryan, executive director of the Sanford Tourism Development Authority. This city-county partnership is the first of its kind in North Carolina, according to the news releases. The pilot program allows flexibility to develop the best program for the community, Salmon said. 'It also lays the foundation for future funding to help with the costs of potentially expanding the service,' she added.
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Automotive
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North Carolina launches campaign to enforce Move Over Law
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCT) — The N.C. Governor's Highway Safety Program and local law enforcement are launching a statewide enforcement campaign to remind drives of the Move Over Law. The enforcement campaign will be in place from May 12-18, 2025. The North Carolina Move Over Law requires drivers to move over a lane or slow down when they are approaching an emergency vehicle stopped on the side of the road. It protects law enforcement officers, emergency services workers, and people working along the roadside with the N.C. Department of Transportation. 'Our emergency transportation and utility responders put themselves in harm's way each day to keep our roads safe,' GHSP Director Mark Ezzell said. 'The Move Over Law is not just a suggestion; it's the law, and a crucial component to ensure the safety of these responders and others. This campaign is a vital step in educating drivers and fostering a culture of safety on North Carolina roadways.' If you violate the Move Over Law, you could receive a $250 fine and misdemeanor or felony charges, if someone is injured or property is damaged. 'Slowing down and moving over is a simple way to help protect law enforcement, first responders, and others who work on the roads at all hours of the day,' Commander of the N.C. State Highway Patrol, Colonel Freddy Johnson Jr. said. 'These emergency personnel work in dangerous situations all the time, but drivers really increase that risk for them when they ignore the flashing lights and don't comply with the law.' For more information on the Move Over Law, click here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
