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Funding found to help add more stops to light rail, CATS officials say
10+ hour, 52+ min ago (77+ words) MECKLENBURG COUNTY, N. C. " Plans to bring the light rail further east in Mecklenburg County are moving forward. Lats year transportation leaders slashed the plan for the Silver Line, reducing its original route from Belmont to Matthews to the airport to Bojangles…...
United Airlines CEO floats merger with American. How would that affect Charlotte?
5+ day, 8+ hour ago (113+ words) WSOC TV Save more, spend less & avoid ripoffs Inside look at law enforcement & true crime Your one-stop shop for delicious dishes Documentaries that enlighten & entertain In-depth reporting & trending stories MEDIC responds to overturned car at South Park Mall Rising fuel…...
Mecklenburg County DA fires employee accused of felony death by vehicle
3+ week, 7+ hour ago (81+ words) MECKLENBURG COUNTY, N. C. " The Mecklenburg County District Attorney's Office fired an employee who it says faces charges tied to a deadly crash. The DA says Johana Martinez is accused of felony death by vehicle. According to officials, the crash happened early…...
USPS to suspend retirement contributions, asks for 4-cent stamp price increase
1+ week, 2+ day ago (307+ words) The United States Postal Service is trying to right the ship and is temporarily suspending employer contributions to the Federal Employees Retirement System annuities so it can pay workers and suppliers and continue delivering the mail. The payments equal about…...
Air traffic control clears way for dad flying in for son's birth
1+ week, 3+ day ago (402+ words) CHARLOTTE " A Charlotte pilot made it home just in time for the birth of his son, thanks to quick teamwork between fellow pilots and air traffic controllers who helped rush him to the gate. Cody Burd, a captain with Pacific…...
I-85 southbound lanes closed due to multi-vehicle crash in Rowan County
1+ week, 3+ day ago (127+ words) WSOC TV Save more, spend less & avoid ripoffs Inside look at law enforcement & true crime Your one-stop shop for delicious dishes Documentaries that enlighten & entertain In-depth reporting & trending stories I-85 southbound lanes closed due to multi-vehicle crash in Rowan County Man…...
Lot of traffic fatalities: Charlotte debates return of red light cameras
1+ week, 6+ day ago (461+ words) CHARLOTTE " Should red light cameras return to Charlotte? That's the question city leaders are debating after a 20-year hiatus. At Monday's safety committee meeting, the Charlotte Department of Transportation led the discussion to bring back red light cameras for the…...
Gastonia sues airport operator over unpaid revenue, contract violations
2+ week, 2+ day ago (169+ words) GASTONIA, N. C. " The city of Gastonia has filed a lawsuit against the Academy of Aviation Gastonia, alleging the airport operator failed to pay required revenue, withheld financial records, and ignored contractual obligations tied to its management of the Gastonia Municipal Airport....
Town of Waxhaw launches interactive tool to track local traffic projects
3+ week, 2+ day ago (143+ words) WAXHAW, N. C. " The town of Waxhaw released a new Traffic Projects Gantt Chart to provide a consolidated view of transportation work occurring throughout the community. Town staff presented the digital tool to the board of commissioners on Tuesday. The initiative is…...
Hickory to enhance downtown walkability and safety with construction project
3+ week, 2+ day ago (247+ words) HICKORY, N. C. " Construction will begin Monday on a multi-phase project to upgrade streetscapes in downtown Hickory. The initiative is designed to enhance walkability and safety within the city's growing downtown district. The project is funded in part by an $850, 000 state grant…...