Raleigh’s 10 City Trucks Are Getting A Renewable Makeover
Raleigh is converting up to 10 Parks trucks to renewable propane, with projected savings topping $100,000. The test could show how far cleaner fuel can carry city work vehicles before full electrification.
Lightning, No Exit: RDU Fliers Trapped On Tarmac Past Midnight
An American Airlines flight that landed at RDU late Monday was kept on the tarmac for more than an hour after a lightning-related ramp closure. Here’s a quick guide to what federal rules require and how to respond.
Fayetteville-to-Raleigh Train Dream Gets D.C. Green Light, Still Waiting on Cash
A federal review step advanced plans for passenger rail between Fayetteville and Raleigh, moving the 62‑mile corridor into formal planning while funding and safety questions remain.
Swarm Of Solar ‘Beehives’ Set To Rescue Western North Carolina In The Next Big Storm
Trailer‑mounted “beehive” solar microgrids and 24 permanent systems are headed to western North Carolina to keep libraries, food hubs and fire stations powered in storms. Officials say two mobile trailers will be deployable in 2027.
Sticker Shock: North Carolina Scraps Plate Decals And Paper Reg Cards Oct. 1
North Carolina will stop mailing registration cards and issuing plate stickers Oct. 1, 2026; the DMV will move records online and offer printed copies for a fee.
Judge Lets Chapel Hill Off the Hook in NC 54 Death
An Orange County judge dismissed a suit blaming Chapel Hill for a 2023 NC‑54 pedestrian death, leaving NCDOT crews to deliver the long‑planned signalized crossings. The decision highlights how state control of highways limits municipal authority.
Durham Street Erupts As 30-Foot Water Blast Soaks Parkwood
A Durham water main ruptured Friday, shooting a roughly 30‑foot fountain into the air near the Parkwood neighborhood as city crews moved in to cap the line. Roads were closed and traffic rerouted while repairs got underway.
Sen. Ted Budd Trumpets $25 Million Fix For Asheville Airport Traffic Mess
Sen. Ted Budd says about $25 million in federal funds will go toward roadway upgrades at Asheville Regional Airport as passenger traffic and tourism rebound. Local leaders see improved access as a key to sustaining growth.












