Hundreds of North Carolina Communities Gear Up for Bike to School Day by MT. AIRY, N.C. – Hundreds of communities across North Carolina will celebrate the joy of pedaling to school on May 10 during National Bike to School Day, a one-day event that is part of a national effort to encourage more families to consider … Read more
Poppies Bloom Along NC Highways in Tribute to Fallen World War I Soldiers by RALEIGH – Red poppies are blooming along highways in North Carolina in commemoration of the centennial anniversary of the U.S. entry into World War I and in memory of servicemen and servicewomen killed during the war. The state departments of Transportation … Read more
This Week at NCDOT: REAL ID and N.C. Wildflower Awards by RALEIGH – The following are highlights from this week at the N.C. Department of Transportation. The stories below are also featured in NCDOT Now, the department’s weekly newscast. REAL ID Frequent air travelers and visitors to military bases, nuclear power plants and federal buildings … Read more
Two New Members Join N.C. Board of Transportation by RALEIGH – Two new members of the N.C. Board of Transportation were sworn-in during the May 4 board meeting in Raleigh. N.C. Supreme Court Associate Justice Michael Morgan administered the oath of office. William “Billy” Clarke of Buncombe County will serve as the board member representing … Read more
April Showers Bring NC Wildflowers by RALEIGH – For more than 30 years, the N.C. Department of Transportation’s Wildflower Program has enhanced the overall appearance and environmental quality of the state’s highways. On Wednesday, the Garden Club of North Carolina and NCDOT presented the annual Wildflower Awards program at First Baptist Church in downtown Raleigh. … Read more
Take the Train and Celebrate Cheerwine’s 100th Anniversary by RALEIGH — Get ready to celebrate an iconic, North Carolina staple. Fans of Cheerwine are invited to sit back, relax, and take NC By Train to Salisbury for the soft drink’s 100th anniversary celebration. Passengers can receive a 15 percent discount on tickets when purchased through … Read more
Share the Road With Motorcycles by RALEIGH – In an effort to reduce the increase in motorcycle fatalities on North Carolina roadways, Governor Roy Cooper has proclaimed May as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. The N.C Governor’s Highway Safety Program and BikeSafe North Carolina strongly encourages motorists to share the road and watch closely for motorcycles, … Read more
Share the Road With Motorcycles by Share the Road With Motorcycles May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month RALEIGH – In an effort to reduce the increase in motorcycle fatalities on North Carolina roadways, Governor Roy Cooper has proclaimed May as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. The N.C Governor’s Highway Safety Program and BikeSafe North Carolina strongly … Read more
Bladen and Polk County Schools Win Annual Model Bridge Building Contest by RALEIGH — Students from Clarkton School of Discovery in Bladen County and Polk County Early College in Polk County took top honors today in the annual Model Bridge Building Competition sponsored by the N.C. Department of Transportation and the Carolinas Associated General Contractors. … Read more
This Week at NCDOT: Motorcycle Safety and Data on the Fly Event by RALEIGH – The below are highlights from this week at the N.C. Department of Transportation. The stories below are also featured in NCDOT Now, the department’s weekly newscast. Motorcycle Safety Gov. Roy Cooper is set to proclaim May as Motorcycle Safety Awareness … Read more