Firefighters in Cornelius rescued a construction worker stuck in a lift 30 feet high, aided by their proximity due to earlier training at the same site.

The N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles' License and Theft Bureau welcomed 11 new inspectors from the 30th Basic Inspector Class to combat vehicle-related crimes in the state.

Bus lanes on Independence Boulevard in Charlotte are set to reopen, offering improved services for express routes after construction delays related to the Hawthorne Lane bridge.

I-40 West in Asheville is closing again for the weekend to continue bridge repairs, causing drivers to take detours via I-240 West. This is part of a $27.9 million rehabilitation project set to complete by spring 2026.

Intersection at Dickinson Avenue and Moye Boulevard in Greenville to close for seven weeks for upgrades, including waterline and roadway improvements. Detours include Memorial Drive and Arlington Boulevard.

The Harkers Island bridge replacement in North Carolina earned an Operations Excellence award for innovation and efficiency, completing ahead of schedule using corrosion-resistant materials.

The William R. Davie Recycling Center in Charlotte is closing temporarily for expansion and will reopen by end of 2024. Residents can use alternative sites for recycling during this period.

A section of Citation Terrace in Charlotte County will be closed for pipe replacement from August 19 to August 23, affecting the area between Monte Cristo Blvd and Nightingale Drive. Detour signs will guide drivers.

Hurricane Debby has damaged a section of the boardwalk trail at Larry Taylor Kiwanis Park in Port Charlotte, leading to its closure, with no timeline for repairs. Other park areas remain open with recommended detours.

The article outlines a schedule of public meetings for Charlotte County in August 2024, discussing local governance topics like budget, street, drainage, and community development.

The Keystone Boulevard bridge in South Gulf Cove will be closed through November 10 for essential repair work, requiring travelers to take detour routes.

The article describes the evolution of the traffic light, from its first gas-lit form in London in 1868 to the adoption of the three-color electric system as an international standard in 1931, and the initial public resistance to its implementation.

South Gulf Cove Park's basketball/multi-use court in Port Charlotte will close for maintenance on August 19, 2024, and aims to reopen by August 26, 2024. Contact Lonne Moore for more info.