Liberty residents may qualify for up to $30,000 in NC energy rebates
A North Carolina state program includes Randolph County and may help eligible Liberty-area homeowners and renters pay for qualifying energy upgrades.
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Indian Trail Road Phase 1 Moves Into NCDOT Review, Not Construction
Indian Trail has submitted 100% plans for Phase 1 of its Indian Trail Road project to NCDOT, but construction and completion dates remain undetermined.
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Denver, NC Water Variance Process Adds Limited Appeals Path
Lincoln County’s new water-variance process offers limited relief for safety, legal, testing and business needs while Stage 2 rules remain active.
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Proposed Enbridge Pipeline From Siler City Draws Lawsuit
Siler City-area residents are watching a lawsuit over survey access for a proposed 28-mile gas pipeline; construction is not approved and the route is not final.
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New Bern-Area MPO Becomes Countywide Craven County MPO
New Bern’s transportation planning agency is now countywide, keeping the city represented while changing how future road, transit and infrastructure priorities are coordinated.
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North Carolina Election Board Adopts Rules That Could Make Some Ballot Rejections Easier
North Carolina election officials adopted separate photo-ID and absentee-ballot rules in July. The changes are not yet effective and still face administrative review before the November election.
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Elkin City Schools seeks public input before Aug. 3 deadline
Elkin City Schools is seeking input from students, parents, staff and community groups on its permanent superintendent search before the Aug. 3 deadline.
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Morganton adopts $94 million budget with higher utility, garbage fees
Morganton’s adopted FY 2026-27 budget keeps city property-tax rates unchanged but raises water, sewer, electric and residential garbage charges.
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Cary-area gas prices ease slightly while diesel rises
Cary-area drivers get slight gasoline relief in the latest Raleigh metro check, but diesel is up sharply from last week and remains much more expensive.
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What Holly Springs’ license-plate reader program does — and doesn’t
Holly Springs Police uses rotating Vigilant license-plate readers, not Flock cameras. Private businesses and outside agencies may operate separate systems.
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Winston-Salem landfill access limited by U.S. 52 work July 31-Aug. 2
Access to Winston-Salem’s Hanes Mill Road Solid Waste Facility will be limited July 31-Aug. 2 as U.S. 52 bridge and ramp work redirects drivers.
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Asheville’s Westgate flyover ramp to close permanently Aug. 2
Asheville’s eastbound Patton Avenue-to-Westgate Parkway flyover ramp is scheduled to close permanently Aug. 2, with detours for drivers and ART changes.
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Garner Gets $850,000 Federal Award for Jones Sausage Road Safety Upgrades
Garner’s $850,000 federal award will support planned Jones Sausage Road safety, sidewalk, transit and greenway work, but construction is not imminent.
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Sylva approves downtown Pride march after two-year permit dispute
Sylva commissioners approved a two-block Pride march closure for Sept. 20 after a two-year dispute, with the town and organizers each expected to pay about $1,140.
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Bank of America Stadium renovation tops $1.3B; city share stays $650M
Charlotte’s Bank of America Stadium renovation now exceeds $1.3 billion, while the city’s approved share remains capped at $650 million. Here’s what to watch.
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North Carolina Senate advances HB 958; final vote remains ahead
North Carolina HB 958 passed a Senate committee on July 28 after a substitute and amendment, but it is not law. A Senate floor vote remains ahead.
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Mooresville school-bus stop-arm cameras move toward an ordinance, but no fines yet
Iredell commissioners are moving toward school-bus stop-arm cameras in the Mooresville Graded area, but an ordinance, hearing and vendor steps remain.
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Durham closes Oakwood Park after 18 people move into interim housing
Durham, NC, closed Oakwood Park after 18 people accepted interim housing, transportation, storage and case-management support. No reopening date is set.
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Greensboro South Elm Street closures begin Aug. 3. What to expect
Greensboro’s South Elm Street pedestrian-plaza pilot begins Aug. 3, with a 200-block closure and weekend shutdowns that will affect downtown access through Nov. 1.
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Neighbors challenge SteelFab’s proposed 123-acre rezoning in Fayetteville
Fayetteville’s Zoning Commission recommended a narrower SteelFab rezoning near Murchison Road. The City Council must hold a public hearing before deciding.
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Wake Forest dashboard helps residents track development projects
Wake Forest’s updated dashboard lets residents follow development projects, public hearings and plan reviews while distinguishing proposals from approvals.
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Concord reports 2,000-gallon sewage overflow near creek tributary
Concord reported a 2,000-gallon sewage overflow near Fox Street SW on July 16. The city said cleanup was completed that night, but lasting effects remain unknown.