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North Carolina running out of room to borrow for road projects
RALEIGH — North Carolina may run out of room to borrow money for transportation projects in just a few years, according to a new report released this week by State Treasurer Dale Folwell.
COLUMN: The forgotten Seaburn Spring
The other week while it was raining, I was checking my computer about some history of Richmond County. I happened to run across a subject of waterways located in the county. I recognized all the names except one, and that was Seaburn Spring and Branch.
Cooper pushes multibillion-dollar bond, but budget picture remains murky
RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper is again pushing for a multibillion-dollar infrastructure bond, but Republican leaders caution that North Carolina’s still-unsteady economy makes it impossible to tell whether it would be prudent.
Habitat for Humanity calling for volunteers this week at build for Richmond County family
ROCKINGHAM — Volunteers are wanted this week to assist in building a home for a single mother with three children.
UNCP’s Thomas School of Business building reaches construction milestone
PEMBROKE — The University of North Carolina at Pembroke celebrated a major milestone Thursday morning during a topping out ceremony for the $38 million dollar James A. Thomas Hall which will house the Thomas School of Business.
NCDOT suspends most lane closures for July Fourth holiday
RALEIGH — The state will temporarily suspend most highway construction projects that cause lane closures to help reduce the anticipated influx of traffic over the July Fourth holiday weekend.
Board of Trustees receives updates on RichmondCC projects, CARES funding
HAMLET — Richmond Community College provided updates about campus renovations and the use of funds from the CARES Act during the Oct. 2 Board of Trustees meeting via teleconference.
Senators grill DOT officials on pre-COVID overspending
RALEIGH — The state Department of Transportation defended its overspending and planned reforms to a skeptical Senate Transportation Committee on Wednesday, May 27.
Extended holiday weekend means lots of traffic and suspended road closures
RALEIGH — Predicting a busy Thanksgiving weekend, the N.C. Department of Transportation is suspending most construction activity along its major highways to keep lanes open for holiday travelers.
Road construction to restart in 2020, but contractors still suffer
RALEIGH — Road construction will begin to ramp up again early next year, but contractors say they will suffer in the meantime.