I-26 Connector Project Begins: Asheville Ramps Closing Permanently
Several ramps on I-26 in Asheville will close this week for the I-26 Connector project, reshaping local highways.
April 13, 2026
Several ramps on I-26 in Asheville will close this week for the I-26 Connector project, reshaping local highways.
Guilford County and Winston-Salem/Forsyth schools discuss budgets, focusing on pay raises, tech upgrades, and staffing.
The Utilities Commission will decide on Duke Energy’s proposed 18% rate hike. Public hearings are ongoing.
David Batts, opposing data centers, triumphed in Edgecombe’s primary, symbolizing growing anti-tech sentiment.
T-Bone, a vocal pig, found corn more enticing than being lured back into her pen. Sherrick is wary of fracking.
In Murphy, NC, a crypto mine’s hum disrupts peace, sparking local concerns over AI data centers and their impact.
Katey Zimmerman, the Pamlico-Tar Riverkeeper, highlights concerns about water usage from a proposed data center.
June marks the start of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, with 13 named storms and 2 major hurricanes forecasted.
Every Baby Guilford hosts an interactive health fair this weekend for Black Maternal Health Week at Center City Park.
NPR’s Frank Langfitt visited Asheville, sharing insights on his global reporting experiences and local observations.
The state of North Carolina’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for January 2026 remained steady at 3.8 percent, according to a recent government press release. This rate is consistent with December 2025’s revised figure and reflects no change from January 2025. Comparatively, the national unemployment rate saw a slight decrease, moving
Forsyth Sheriff Kimbrough seeks better funding amidst budget overage, citing rising inmate costs and overtime expenses.
