Yancey AYP Perfect
07/30/2010
Student testing scores from last year are being released. On AYP or Annual
Yearly Progress testing Yancey Schools were perfect with 100%. AYP scores from
other Western School Systems; Mitchell 50%, Madison 71.1%, Asheville 33.3%,
Avery 100% and McDowell 83.3% (to hear the story with comment from Pete
Peterson, Director of Testing for the School System click audio button above)
Census Effect
07/30/2010
The influx of jobs from the 2010 Census could not have come at a better time for
the struggling economy, but now that the Census is wrapping up, many of those
same people are back in the unemployment line. (to hear the story with News
Center reporter Stephanie Carson click on audio button above)
Guilty Plea in McDowell
07/29/2010
A retired priest pleaded guilty in a McDowell Courtroom on Wednesday for
molesting a boy more than thirty years ago, at a Mountain Lodge in the Little
Switzerland community Bill Casey now seventy-seven years old pled guilty to one
count of a crime against nature and received a suspended sentence. He was also
sentenced to two years of supervised probation, required to comply with a sex
offender control program and was ordered to not be around children without a
responsible adult present and permission from his probation officer. He was also
ordered to pay a $5 hundred fine. The victim, Warren Tucker, 44 who now lives in
Indiana said he was pleased Casey plead guilty, but disappointed he will not
serve any jail time.
Two Charged in Yancey
07/29/2010
Yancey County Sheriff Deputies have arrested Bobby David Sparks 22, and Amber
Lynn King 35, on misdemeanor and felony charges involving a stolen check. The
investigation revealed Sparks and King allegedly acted together in the theft of
personal checks from a victim and after having the checks in their custody they
acted together to obtain money and did in fact obtain money by forging and
passing the stolen checks. Both Sparks and King remain in the Yancey County
Detention Center Jail. Sparks bond was set at $6,000.00 secured and King’s bond
was set at $ 3,500.00 secured. They are scheduled to appear in Yancey County
District Court on Friday July 30, 2010.
Perdue Visits Mitchell & Yancey
07/28/2010
North Carolina Governor Bev Perdue was in Mitchell and Yancey Counties on
Tuesday, she talked about the STEP program, that’s a Main Street Program,
established to revitalize small communities’ downtown areas. (to hear the story
and comment from Governor Perdue, click audio button above)
Pedestrian Struck & Killed near Estatoe
07/28/2010
A Spruce Pine woman was struck and killed by a vehicle late Sunday night. The
accident occurred on Highway 19E near Veed Garland Road just before the Estatoe
community. State Trooper First Sgt Amos identified the victim as China Autrey,
age 47, of an Arthur Autrey address. (to hear the story and comment of First Sgt
Amos, click audio button above)
Governor to Visit Western Counties
07/26/2010
North Carolina Gov. Bev Perdue will make a four-day swing through the western
counties this week. She will attend a series of events in Buncombe, Cherokee,
Clay, Graham, Madison, Mitchell, Watauga and Yancey counties. Today the Governor
will be in Marshall, on Tuesday, at 9:15AM, Gov. Perdue will take a walking tour
of downtown Burnsville and then visit the Energy Xchange in
Yancey County at 11AM; then she will be in Bakersville at 1:45PM at the renovated
Historic Mitchell County Courthouse.
YCTA Receives New Van
07/26/2010
The Yancey County Transportation Authority (YCTA) recently took delivery of a
new van funded by federal stimulus funds. The van, the first green “flex fuel”
vehicle in the YCTA fleet, is a Ford E 350 14 passenger van that is handicapped
accessible. The North Carolina Department of Transportation, which oversees the
fund distribution and use of the funds, has awarded more than $33 million in
grants to local transportation authorities from the American Reinvestment and
Recovery Act funds. The goal is to preserve and create jobs, promote economic
recovery, and invest in transportation infrastructure that will provide
long-term economic benefits. Yancey County has received more than $150,000 to
further fund the needs of the YCTA. The Yancey County Transportation Authority
provides many valuable services to the county, including transportation of the
elderly and disabled, transportation for children, medical transportation, as
well as transportation for the general public, and special trips to Asheville
and surrounding areas. In addition, YCTA provides transportation to many people
going to and from work each day.
Mitchell Schools Shine on End of Grade Testing
07/23/2010
Mitchell Schools come up big on end-of-year testing. (to hear story and details
from Chad Calhoun, Director of Accountability, Federal Programs for the Mitchell
School System click audio button above)
Scams Targeting the Elderly Prompt Warning from Sheriff
07/22/2010
A scam artist will use any and every measure possible to get your personal
financial information. If the scammer can do that, your money will soon be gone.
Recent scams targeting the elderly have surfaced in Yancey County and according
to Sheriff Gary Banks several residents have reported receiving telephone calls
from people identifying themselves as FBI Agents assigned to the international
terrorist task force soliciting money to assist in the international
investigation and apprehension of know terrorists. The caller requests that a
donation be made to a bank account and the scammer provides an account number
for the money to be sent. The scammer then obtains the account number of the
sender and drains the innocent persons account. Sheriff Banks said everyone
should be careful when they receive calls to donate to any organization when
they are asked to provide personal or financial information.
Hope for NC
Food Banks
07/22/2010
North Carolina food banks say tough economic times are
making support for local food pantries that much more important, and Congress is
considering legislation that would boost their funding. (to hear the story with
reporter Stephanie Carson click on audio button above)
NC Small Businesses Eligible for Health Care Tax Credits
07/21/2010
A new report has been released on the number of North Carolina small businesses
eligible to receive tax credits in 2010 under the new health care reform law.
Small businesses with fewer than 25 employees in the state and across the nation
are eligible for tax credits to help pay the cost of employee health coverage.
The report “A Helping Hand for Small Businesses,” lists the number of businesses
in North Carolina that qualify for the maximum tax credit of 35 percent. These
are the smallest businesses that have the most difficult time affording health
insurance. The report comes from Families USA, a national organization for
health care consumers. It is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that
advocates for high-quality, affordable health care for all Americans.
Recovery Act Funds Creates Energy Economy Jobs and Internships for College
Students in NC
07/21/2010
The North Carolina Energy Office has announced Twenty-three private businesses,
public agencies, and public and private universities will receive $5.6 million
to create 400 jobs and internships to give students hands-on experience and
training. The federal funds will be combined with other private and public
dollars to create an internship program worth nearly $8.7 million. The N.C.
Energy Office created the program with money from the federal American Recovery
and Reinvestment Act to provide green-energy-related internship and fellowship
programs for talented North Carolina undergraduate and graduate students. In WNC,
Appalachian State will receive a grant amount: $485,857. The N.C. Arboretum in
Asheville receives a grant of $89,600. And AdvantageWest Economic Development
Group, in Fletcher, in Henderson County will receive a grant amount: $479,259.
Charged with Forgery & Passing Stolen Checks
07/20/2010
A Yancey County man has been charged with forgery, passing stolen checks,
obtaining property by false pretense and larceny. Jason Todd Laws, age 32, is in
the Yancey County Detention Center under a $7 thousand secured bond and is
scheduled to appear in Yancey County District Court on July 30th. According to
Sheriff Banks, Laws is alleged to have forged and passed personal checks, that
he stole from a relative, at local businesses to obtain money and is also
suspected of being responsible for other unrelated thefts that have been
reported to the Sheriff’s Department.
NC Case Illustrates Immigration Power Abuse
07/20/2010
It's a story that seems like it was ripped from the script of a T-V movie, but
for a North Carolina immigrant this tale of abuse sheds light on the many
challenges immigrants face when the system breaks down. (to hear story from News
Center Reporter Stephanie Carson click on audio button above).
Spruce Pine Couple Charged with Selling Drugs
07/19/2010
A Spruce Pine couple, identified as Lyndsay Rhea Rainey, age 23 and David Mathew
Cantrell, age 21 have been charged with numerous drug violations including
selling drugs after they sold a quarter of an ounce of marijuana to an
undercover officer. But it didn’t stop there, the suspects then asked the
undercover agent if he wanted to buy some Hydrocodone, he said yes, they told
him to wait there, they left and returned about 15 minutes later and sold him
several Hydrocodone pills. Rainey and Cantrell had their newborn baby with them
when these transactions occurred. Both Rainey and Cantrell are in the Rutherford
County Jail under $35 thousand secured bonds each. They’re scheduled to appear
in Mitchell County tomorrow. Mitchell Sheriff’s Detective R.V. Wiseman and
Spruce Pine Police Detective S.B. Hughes were the investigating officers.
Jobs to Rutherford County
07/19/2010
Gov. Bev Perdue today announced that C.M.I. Enterprises Inc., a national
supplier of automotive soft-trim materials, will locate a new manufacturing
facility in Rutherford County. The company plans to move its Florida
manufacturing plant to Rutherfordton, creating 53 jobs and investing $697,000
including lease payments. The project was made possible in part by a $33,000
grant from the One North Carolina Fund. Salaries will vary by job function, but
the annual average wage for the new jobs will be $22,528, not including
benefits. The Rutherford County average annual wage is $26,624.
Blue Ridge Parkway Travel Advisory
07/19/2010
Sections of the Blue Ridge Parkway, from the French Broad River access at State
Road 191, milepost 393 to the US Highway 70 access, -Milepost 383 will be closed
daily from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. this week, today through Friday, July 23rd.
These closures are necessary for tree trimming operations. Blue Ridge Parkway
management regrets any inconvenience or delay this closure causes Parkway
visitors and commuters.
Fire Destroys Mitchell Commissioner’s Home
07/16/2010
The home of Lisa Sparks, Mitchell County Commission Chairwoman, was destroyed by
fire Tuesday night, she says the SBI have accused her of arson, but she says
she’s not to blame and she has not been arrested: News 13’s Sherrill Barber has
more on the story: (barber) Sherrill Barber from News 13 in Asheville. SBI
officials will only say the fire is being investigated at the request of
Mitchell County Sheriff Ken Fox. (to hear story and report from Sherrill Barber
from News 13 in Asheville, click audio button above)
Health Problem May Have Caused Accident
07/16/2010
Thursday afternoon at around 2:30 pm, Burnsville police officer Gene Higgins
attempted to stop a 2007 Chevrolet truck, at the intersection of 197 south and
19E, the driver appeared to be having some difficulty. Then the man drove the
vehicle around Dellingers Convenience store and entered 19E causing a wreck
which involved a total of 6 vehicles, two people in these vehicles were taken to
Blue Ridge Regional in Spruce Pine with non-life threatening injures, police say
it appeared they were taken to the hospital basically as a precautionary
measure. The driver of the truck identified as Clarkston Hollifield Jr. was also
injured. EMS on the scene said he had extremely low blood sugar which may have
contributed to the accident; he was taken to Mission Hospital in Asheville. No
condition report is available on Mr. Hollifield.
NC Appeals Court Rules Yancey Violated Open Meetings law
07/15/2010
In November 2008, Yancey Commissioners Renfro, Penland and Hicks, in their last
month in office, named Tamera Frank & Peter Franklin to be Board Members of the
Yancey County Department of Social Services. In December of 2008, a new board of
Commissioners Walter Savage, Johnny Riddle and Jeri Storie were sworn in. That
same day the new board held their first meeting and they declared the
appointments of Frank & Franklin invalid and named Elaine Boone and Judy
Buchanan to the Board. Frank and Franklin cried foul saying the appointments of
Boone and Buchanan were illegal because the appointments were made at a meeting
that violated the states open meetings law. After several court hearings and
rulings, the North Carolina Court of Appeals ruled, last week, ruled there was
enough evidence the meeting was not properly advertised or announced and that
violated the state’s open meetings law and the case should go to court. Yancey
County Manager Nathan Bennett said the County has not been given official notice
of the Court’s decision, when that happens, the County Attorney will review the
ruling and make a recommendation whether to appeal the ruling before the North
Carolina Supreme Court or to argue the ruling in Yancey County Superior Court,
he did say he felt certain here will be no settlement prior to a definite
judicial determination; meanwhile we spoke with Peter Franklin and Tamara Frank
yesterday, they said talked with their attorneys and they will try one last time
to settle the matter out of court, they will offer the County a compromise plan
in hopes of settling the dispute.
Six Candidates Seek Three Seats on Mitchell Board of Education
07/15/2010
Six candidates have registered to seek a seat on the Mitchell County Board of
Education, there are three seats to fill. The candidates are:
Roger Burleson
David Johnson
Tommy Ledford
Dean Myers
Donny Seatz
Kevin Street
Burleson, Ledford are Myers current board members and are seeking a another
term. The election is November 2nd.
Stress Increases Domestic Violence
07/14/2010
In a time of stress, domestic violence increases. David Pike with Mitchell
County Safe Place says stress from being unemployed, even the stress of holidays
can increase domestic violence. IF you are in a domestic violence situation and
need help, in Mitchell County call Safe Place at 765-4044 and in Yancey County,
call the Family Violence Coalition at 682-0056. (to hear the story and comment
from David Pike, click audio button above)
Teachers encouraged to apply for WCU’s Invest in Teachers Scholarship
07/13/2010
Western North Carolina schoolteachers are
encouraged to apply for scholarships to cover the cost of a graduate-level
education course through a Western Carolina University Invest in Teachers
Scholarship. The scholarships cover tuition and fees for one course, on campus
or via distance education, taught in fall 2010. Scholarship winners are required
to pay a $45 application fee and for required texts and any other course-related
materials.
To be considered for a scholarship, teachers must be eligible for in-state
tuition and be a new student in a graduate-level licensure program or degree
program at WCU in the summer or fall of 2010. Recipients also must apply for and
gain admission into the Graduate School in the education field and submit a
scholarship application.
For more information, contact Patsy Miller in the WCU Programs in Asheville
office at 828-251-6642 or by e-mail at
miller@wcu.edu.
Energy Savings-More Cash for Education in
NC
07/13/2010
North Carolina public universities could have
additional incentive to become more energy efficient, if a bill sitting on the
governor's desk is signed into law. (to hear story with News Center Reporter
Stephanie Carson, click on audio button above)
We Could Use Rain
07/09/2010
The lack of rain has sent eight Western North Carolina into a moderate drought, while the rest of WNC is considered abnormally dry. The counties in the moderate range are Avery, Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Jackson, Swain and Watauga. The state went through a record drought in 2007-2008 bringing the driest conditions since record keeping began in 1895. This dry weather is causing more and more people to water their crops and gardens. The area may get some relief as rain is in the forecast over the couple of days as a weather system approaches the western mountains. The rain is expected to be of the scattered variety-not a rain event, but when you’re dry any rain is welcome.
Golden Leaf Meeting
07/09/2010
The next Community Assistance Initiative forum hosted by the Golden LEAF Foundation and Mitchell County will be Tuesday, July 20th at 4:00 p.m. at the Historic Mitchell County Courthouse in Bakersville. The agenda will include continued work to prioritize desired results/impacts. The Community Assistance Initiative is a grants-making process targeting economically distressed counties across North Carolina and is currently being implemented in Mitchell County.
Heat + Kids Left in Cars = Danger
07/09/2010
It's an unseasonably hot summer across North Carolina, putting even more children at risk for heat stroke when left in a hot car. News Center Reporter Stephanie Carson has details. (to hear story from reporter Stephanie Carson, click audio button above)
Innocent Man Freed From Prison
07/08/2010
A Hot Springs man has been released from prison after a judge declares he was wrongfully convicted in 1992. Scott Pierpoint, now 46, had served 17 years for sexually abusing his stepson; but on Tuesday Judge Phillip Ginn said the stepson’s statements and new medical evidence made it clear that Pierpoint should never have been imprisoned and its clear that he would have been found not guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. Duke Law School’s Wrongful Convictions Clinic spent more that 2 years working on the case. Pierpoint had served his 17 years at the Avery-Mitchell Correctional Facility near Spruce Pine.
Paying on Line
07/08/2010
A new system for paying most waivable traffic tickets and related costs online is now statewide. The system was launched as a pilot in March 2010 and is now processing an average of about $24,000 per day, which has kept nearly 4,700 people from standing in line at county courthouses. The web-based system was custom-built and implemented in each county by the judicial branch’s N.C. Administrative Office of the Courts (NCAOC) in collaboration with a third-party receipt processing company. Overall, N.C. courts handle the payment of more than half a million waivable offense citations (including traffic) per year. In fiscal year 2008-2009, more than 644,000 of these waivable offense citations were paid in the state. Payments may be made on a secure website at www.payNCticket.org and are processed by an independent third-party vendor.
Affordable Healthcare
07/08/2010
Quality, affordable health care is easy to take for granted if you have access to it, but it's an enviable commodity for North Carolinians with pre-existing conditions, News Center reporter Stephanie Carson has the story. (to hear story, click on audio button above)
Fire on Old Highway 19E
07/07/2010
Fire units were called to a fire at the old Stewart Insulation building, on Old Highway 19E in the Estatoe area of Mitchell County early this morning; the call came in at around 1:30 AM. Spruce Pine Fire Chief David Hughes said when the first units arrived at the scene, the structure was fully engulfed with fire coming from the roof. They were able to get pews and other equipment out of a church next door, but the church did sustain water damage. Hughes said because of perhaps a tractor-trailer load of insulation that has to be moved before the fire can be completely extinguished, there will be units on the scene most of the day and urges travelers to use caution in this area. Chief Hughes had special thanks to all of the fire and emergency personnel who came to help, it is greatly appreciated. Fire and emergency units from Spruce Pine, Parkway, Newdale, Burnsville, South Toe and Green Valley responded to the scene. (to hear the story in more detail with comment from Spruce Pine Fire Chief David Hughes, click audio button above)
Frank Named to Run for Yancey Commission
07/07/2010
On April 27, 2010, Shane Cassida withdrew his name as a Republican candidate for Yancey County Commissioner. To replace him, the Yancey County Republican Party has unanimously selected Tamera Frank to run for the office in the November Election. Effective with this election, Yancey County’s Commission will become a 5-member board rather than the current 3-member board. The top two candidates receiving the most votes will serve four year terms and the next three candidates will serve two year terms. A Chairman will be chosen by members of the commission. The candidates for Yancey County Commission are:
Jill McIntosh Austin - Democrat
Dale England - Democrat
Tamera Frank - Republican
Peter Franklin, Republican
Marvin Holland, Republican
Brent Ledford, Republican
Michele Presnell, Republican
Johnny Riddle, Democrat
Walter Savage, Democrat
Jerri Storie, Democrat
The general election is November 2, 2010.
Yancey Deputies Arrest SP Man
07/06/2010
Yancey County Sheriff Deputies have arrested a Spruce Pine man, James David Hall, age 22. Sheriff Gary Banks said Hall was charged with stealing a 1996 Ford F-150 pick up truck in the early morning hours of June 28, 2010 from the parking lot of Austin Automotive in the East Yancey Community of Yancey County. The truck was recovered from a location near Halls residence in Mitchell County. Sheriff Banks stated that his officers were assisted in the recovery of the stolen truck by Mitchell County Sheriff Deputies. Hall was taken before a Yancey County Magistrate and remains in the Yancey County Jail under a $ 6,000.00 secured bond. Hall is scheduled to appear in Yancey County District Court tomorrow, on July 7, 2010.
Burnsville Man Faces Several Felony Charges
07/06/2010
On July 1st, Brandon Joseph Williams, age 28, of Burnsville was arrested and served with arrest warrants by Sergeant Gerald Barnett of the Burnsville Police Department. He was charged with intent to sell and deliver a schedule II controlled substance (oxycodone), possession with intent to sell and deliver a controlled substance (oxycodone) and possession of a schedule II controlled substance (oxycodone). Records also indicate Williams was served with warrants for his arrest for Breaking and Entering, Larceny, and Possession of Stolen Property. Williams remains in the Yancey County Detention Center Jail without Bond, he is scheduled to appear in Yancey County District Court on Wednesday. July 7th, 2010.
Mitchell Brush Fires
07/05/2010
Firefighters were busy this past weekend with brush fires in Kona and also near Unimin in Mitchell County. There have been no reports on any injuries or damage. Fire officials say because of dry conditions, it would not take much for fire to get out of control. You are urged to caution when burning.
Yancey County Receives Recycling Grant
07/05/2010
Yancey County has received a grant from the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources in the amount of $30,000 to expand recycling operations within the county. The County is required to match the grant that will provide much needed improvements at the county’s recycling centers. By utilizing the money from this grant and expanding the County’s recycling program the County could also save money by not having to pay to ship solid waste to a landfill in Lenoir.
This grant will help the County to expand services at their Convenience Centers. Currently the East Yancey facility is the only location that accepts motor oil and oil filters, this grant allows the program to be expanded to the Riverside and the South Toe sites. The grant will also help expand the collection of recyclables at the Bee Log and Pensacola sites. Currently these sites do not accept any recyclable goods, this grant will allow for the purchase of equipment for both centers to accept recyclables such as plastics, aluminum, and glass. And the County will be able to purchase a new baler to be placed at the central recycling facility at the East Yancey Convenience Center for faster and more efficient processing of recycled materials that is less labor intensive than the current system.
Mars Hill Student Charged
07/05/2010
A Mars Hill College student is in the Madison County Jail accused of crimes against children. 22 yr. old Jeffrey Thomas Silverman was arrested Thursday night and charged with 2nd and 3rd degree child exploitation. He was already on probation for possession of child pornography. Madison Sheriff Buddy Harwood said the arrest came after probation officers conducted a random check of his on campus residence when they found child porn on his cell phone. Madison Detective Mike Boone said he saw what appeared to be young males performing sexual acts with each other. Silverman is being held on a $22,000 bond.
Booze It & Lose It-Operation Firecracker
07/02/2010
State and local law enforcement officers will be out in force over the Fourth of July holiday as part of the 2010 “Booze It & Lose It: Operation Firecracker” campaign. Checkpoints and stepped-up patrols will be in place across North Carolina through Sunday, July 4, in an effort to remove impaired drivers from the roads. Over last year’s Independence Day weekend, there were 120 alcohol-related crashes resulting in six fatalities and 105 injuries. And remember to watch your speed and make sure all passengers are buckled up!
BRRH Ranked Nationally Within Top Health Systems
07/02//2010
Mission Health System, of which Blue Ridge Regional Hospital is a member, has been named one of the 51 best-performing health systems in the nation. The ranking was given in the annual quantitative study called The Thomson Reuters 100 Top Hospitals: Health System Benchmarks. Mission Health System was the only health system in North or South Carolina to receive the designation. In all, 255 health systems were studied. According to the study, Mission Health System is among the top 20 percent in the nation for performance. Top performers in the studied health systems outperformed their peers – they provided better care, followed standards of care more closely, saved more lives, had fewer patient complications, made fewer patient errors, and had better overall patient satisfaction scores. Keith Holtsclaw, president and CEO of BRRH said “Blue Ridge Regional Hospital’s staff is committed to providing the high quality of care that our patients expect and the compassionate care that our patients deserve,” In addition to Blue Ridge Regional Hospital, members of Mission Health System are Mission Hospital and Mission Children's Hospital in Asheville, and McDowell Hospital in Marion.
NC Driver Licenses to Undergo Change
07/02/2010
North Carolina driver licenses will undergo changes by 2012 which will allow the N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles to produce more secure and tamper-resistant licenses and identification cards. The licenses and ID cards will carry a black-and-white photograph taken by a camera with multiple lenses. The resulting photo will be laser engraved into the card, providing a clearly identifiable image. The cards also will be made of a more durable polycarbonate material than is currently used. Multiple layers will be fused together and cannot be removed without leaving evidence of tampering. The new cards will meet state and federal mandates, as well as national security requirements.
Tips for a Safe July 4th weekend
07/012010
Let the celebration begin, the 4th of July weekend is here, area law enforcement urge to make it a safe one, especially around fireworks which should be handled by professionals. According to the U.S. Consumer Product and Safety Commission, there are nearly 9,000 emergency room-treated injuries associated with fireworks a year. You can enjoy a safe Fourth of July by following these safety tips:
Never give fireworks to small children, and always follow the instructions on the packaging.
Keep a supply of water close-by as a precaution.
Make sure the person lighting fireworks always wears eye protection.
Light only one firework at a time and never attempt to relight "a dud."
Store fireworks in a cool, dry place away from children and pets.
Never throw or point a firework toward people, animals, vehicles, structures or flammable materials.
Stay at least 500 feet away from professional fireworks displays. Leave any area immediately where untrained people are using fireworks.
Area law enforcement urges you to follow these precautions and make this holiday weekend safe and healthy as-well-as throughout the summer.”
Likely Facing Poverty
07/01/2010
Children growing up in North Carolina and other southern states have a higher likelihood of facing poverty, than those living in other parts of the country. Stephanie Carson reports a study at the University of New Hampshire reveals that 17% of children living below the Mason-Dixon Line compared to 13% in the North East.(to hear story click on audio button above)
NCDOT AIMS TO HELP TRAVELERS
07/01/2010
NCDOT is taking steps to help motorists save both time and money this holiday weekend by suspending most road construction activities on major routes across the state today until 9 a.m., Tuesday, July 6, with three exceptions:
Both directions of I-40 in Greensboro (Guilford County), U.S. 17 in Windsor (Bertie County) Glenwood Ave./U.S. 70 in Raleigh (Wake County)
In addition to these projects, westbound I-40 in Haywood County to expect delays over the holiday weekend; one westbound lane has been closed in the seven-mile stretch from Exit 7 to the Tennessee state line for rock stabilization efforts . This work is expected to continue through Labor Day.
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