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Bo and Beth welcome NCDOT's Communications Director to discuss the partial reopening of I-40 after the devastation of Hurricane Helene.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jen Goodwin from the North Carolina Department of Transportation joins Bo and Beth to give an update on the road recovery effort in Western NC. Jen also highlights the NCDOT's community event in Buncombe County. Visit Drivenc.gov for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tune in here for this Tuesday edition of the Vince Coakley Radio Program! Vince starts the show talking about multiple roads in western North Carolina being reopened by NCDOT after being damaged during Hurricane Helene, NC Department of Aviation reporting on aid and assessments, virtue signaling on social media and the arguing over Columbus Day vs. Indigenous Peoples Day, and Vice President Kamala Harris agreeing to an interview with Fox News' Brett Baier. In the second half of the show Vince talks about the power of social media to send folks down the rabbit hole of despair, former President Bill Clinton campaigning for Kamala Harris as some polling shows her losing support from black men, Charles CW Cooke comments about Harris' polling, and a New York Post story that claims President Joe Biden is sabotaging Kamala Harris' campaign.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Segment 3, October 12th, 2024 We've heard the stories of disaster in regards to Helene.  We've also heard about recovery & communities coming together to aid. Sara Bell founded Green River Adventures in 2006 & later added The Gorge Zipline to the portfolio of adventure & recreation in Saluda, NC.  This community in Polk County, NC, was impacted by the rising water of the Green River & felled trees throughout. Sara took time out of the recovery efforts, tree & debris covered roadways to speak with host Bill Bartee about the storm, the recovery, & the future of small business in Polk County. Sara Bell Show Highlights: The Green River Gorge is located south of Asheville, NC & north of Greenville, SC Its 18,000 acres of state game land along with a mix of private property & the Upper Green (Class III Whitewater), The Narrows (Class V Whitewater), and the Lower Green (Class I & less) makes up the river. A series of landslides collected the extreme amount of water, then swept it away blowing out the river, & sweeping homes, property, & more down the river Each day brings new hope from the initial despair.  The Green River Adventures Outpost has acted as a community collection & recovery area NCDOT is working towards improving the roads which will allow for small business to recover  Recovery now includes most power is restoration & rebuilding Polk County Community Foundation has four different funds with different areas to distribute:  Immediate aid, Rebuilding/Construction, Green River Restoration, & the Pacolet Valley Restoration. Surprisingly The Gorge Zipline area didn't take big hit physically.  If transportation & roadways are improved they may be open this fall (2024).  This is important for the support & success of a small business. Things You'll Learn by Listening: Gifts are totally tax free & go completely to the recovery and support efforts.  Bell is encouraged and optimistic regarding the opening of The Gorge Zipline this fall.  Its success impacts the local community greatly. The Carolina Outdoors is powered by local outdoor outfitter in Charlotte.  Many of the fly fishing guided trips that originate at Jesse Brown's utilize the lower section of the Green River (NC) as a destination.  Jesse Brown's is also the home to great brands items such as: Tundra 45 YETI, Turtlebox Speakers, & a pair of Duckhead pants from the Charlotte fly shop Jesse Brown's. Noted in Prior Segments: North Carolina State Parks Closures due to Helene State Parks west of I-77 National Park Service – Blue Ridge Parkway National Park Service – Great Smoky Mountains National Park U.S. Department of Agriculture – National Forests Safety and Emergency Information ReadyNC.gov DriveNC.gov (road closures) NC Emergency Management: Facebook | Instagram NCWRC: Potential for increased human-bear conflicts in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene NCFS: Following Hurricane Helene, NC Forest Service urging the public to be careful and responsible with outdoor fire Please Support small businesses whenever you can. This helps weather the fiscal impact of the storm and its after-affect.

I was stuck in Black Mountain NC! Power was out, I was out of gas, phone almost dead, NC DOT said all the roads were closed... This is the story of how my brother and my friend Job saved my life anyway! By the grace of God!

Bo and Beth welcome NCDOT's Jen Goodwin to the show to give an update on current road closures in Western NC. Also, Jen gives tips on how to navigate the state while staying clear of impacted areas.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

//The Wire//1830Z September 30, 2024////PRIORITY////BLUF: HURRICANE DAMAGE IN SOUTHEASTERN US CATASTROPHIC. DOCKWORKER UNION STRIKE TO BEGIN TOMORROW, SHUTTING DOWN MOST EAST COAST PORTS.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE------HomeFront-USA: A nationwide Verizon outage was reported this morning, affecting most of the United States. AC: As cellular communications have been strained due to the increased demand throughout the southeast, localized outages have been reported. The cause of this national outage has not been disclosed however, and is possibly unrelated to storm damage. The widespread telecoms issues throughout the southeast already present an exceptionally vulnerable target for malign actors, both foreign and domestic.Throughout the East Coast, the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) labor union has voted to conduct the first total port strike since 1977, starting Tuesday, October 1. Most high-risk rail freight has already been stopped as of last week, so as to avoid HAZMAT or other lootable materials being stuck on the track due to the labor strike. On the west coast, land-based freight is already overwhelmed as cargo operations shift to trucks, of which there are not enough to mitigate the impacts to freight operations. As such long lines and processing times are being reported around the country at every major logistics hub.AC: The impact that this labor strike will have on logistics will without question be catastrophic due to the devastated American southeast. If this goes forward, the logistical problems already in play will likely result in a near-total breakdown of most cargo operations throughout the eastern United States. East coast ports being shut down, with union members picketing, combined with the apocalyptic damage reported in the southeast, presents a clear and present danger to national security.Southeastern US: Devastation from Hurricane Helene remains at historic levels due to the sheer scale of the disaster. Potentially thousands remain missing, and NCDOT authorities continue to urge everyone to consider all roads in western NC closed until further notice, even interstates or major highways. Asheville is the largest metropolitan center that has suffered severe damage, largely due to all roads into and out of the city being blocked or unnavigable for most vehicles. Looting has also been reported throughout most of the flood damaged regions.Florida: The city of Okeechobee is under a state of defacto martial law as the Chief of Police Donald Hagan signs a Local State of Emergency declaration nullifying the 2nd Amendment. The possession of firearms in public and the sale of ammunition has been completely banned. The display of firearms by gun stores has been banned. AC: As it stands in this municipality, this is appears to be a complete and total ban on the possession of all firearms in public. It is unknown as to if law enforcement officials are enforcing this policy or not.Georgia: A major chlorine processing facility caught fire in Conyers over the weekend. This is one of the most significant factory fires in Georgia's history, with plume analysis indicating hazardous debris being deposited throughout the region. Initial reports from local responders indicate that chlorine has been detected, leading to mass evacuations around the factory and a shelter-in-place order for the entirety of Rockdale county. AC: Details are unconfirmed regarding the origin of the fire. However the internal fire suppression system itself may have exacerbated the situation as chemicals have reacted with the water, resulting in either the fire starting in the first place, or at minimum the blaze being more substantial. Haze and chemical odors have been reported in Atlanta, prompting local authorities to recommend the closing of exterior ventilation systems for structures and vehicles throughout Fulton county.Washington D.C. – The White House

In this episode of the Crack House Chronicles Donnie and Dale discuss the unsolved murder of Chuck Porter and speak with his sister Crystal Porter. Born Charles "Chuck" Alvin Porter, Jr., he was 39 at the time of his murder.  This took place on Sunday, September 26, 1993, at the Interstate 85 rest stop in Cleveland County.  Mr. Porter was working at the rest stop as part of his employment with the North Carolina Department of Transportation.  He was found tied-up with a gunshot wound to the chest in the rest stop utility room.  Witnesses reported seeing two young black men driving away toward I-85 southbound in a dark Volkswagen.  Sketches of the two men were circulated, but have not produced any viable leads. Our Links: https://www.crackhousechronicles.com/ https://linktr.ee/crackhousechronicles https://www.tiktok.com/@crackhousechronicles https://www.facebook.com/crackhousechronicles Check out our MERCH! https://www.teepublic.com/user/crackhousechronicles SOURCES: https://www.sheriffclevelandcounty.com/unsolved-homicides/ https://amwfans.com/thread/1117/unknown-charles-chuck-porter-killer  

Part of the largest project in NCDOT history finished this week. Phase 1 of Complete 540 opens to drivers after five years of construction. WRAL's Brett Kneese explains the impact of the highway and the timeline for Phase 2.

Segment 1, August 17th, 2024 The Carolina Outdoors ends each week with a statement to remember to pick-up your trash.  A recent article by Luke Fountain was published in the Charlotte Observer regarding the 1.5 million pounds of garbage removed last year from Mecklenburg County roadways.  This was a fifty percent increase from the year before. Bill Bartee host of the Carolina Outdoors reminded listeners across the area the importance of keeping our world looking good. Show Highlights: Due to the growth in our area, litter will continue to grow NCDOT cleans the interstates twice a month but other roads are less frequent Leave the place better than you found it!  Pick up your trash. The Carolina Outdoors is powered by the local outfitter in Charlotte, Jesse Brown's.

July 15, 2024 Rockingham County Board Of Commissioners MeetingAGENDAI. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER BY CHAIRMAN HALL2. INVOCATION3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE4. RECOGNITION - COMMISSIONER MARK RICHARDSONApproval - Certificate honoring Susan Thompson for dedication to the community and the citizens of Rockingham County,5. APPROVAL OF JULY 15, 2024 AGENDA6. CONSENT AGENDA (Consent items as follows will be adopted with a single motion, second and vote, unless a request for removal from the Consent Agenda is heard from a Commissioner)A) Pat Galloway, Finance Director1. Per Board action on 6/28/2024:• Appropriate $87,652 of Jail Reserve Canteen Funds to add 24/7 medical coverage at the jail through the Southern Health Providers contract.• Appropriate $190,853 of Jail Reserve Canteen Funds to cover FY 25 insurance premium increase for the law enforcement liability coverage.2. Increase the USDA grant award $1,143 to agree with the FY 24-25 funding plan received from Piedmont Triad Regional Council (PTRC). These grant funds are allocated to the County by PTRC and are passed through to Aging & Disability Transportation Services (ADTS).3. Adopt the Landfill Capital Reserve Fund Resolution Amendment as well as the budget amendment for the Landfill Fund and the Landfill Capital Reserve Fund.  In accordance with the May 6, 2024 Landfill Operation Agreement with Wall Recycling, LLC, funds currently set aside in the Landfill Fund for Closure ($4,950,793), Post Closure ($2,942,015) and Potential Corrective Action ($2,288,739), which total $10,181,547, will be transferred to the Landfill Capital Reserve Fund to be held in reserve for the same purposes as originally accumulated in the Landfill Fund.B) Todd Hurst, Tax Administrator1. Tax Collection and Reconciliation reports for June including refunds for June 4,2024 thru July 2, 2024.2. Waiver of Interest in the amount of $25.11 due to Tax Office clerical error in a property transfer. Parcel 164925Z1 was paid on time, but Parcel I64925Z2 was transferred to the wrong account, which is the reason it was not paid at the same time.C) Hiram Marziano, Community Development DirectorReappointment of Mr. Cory Scott of Reidsville to a second three-year term as a member of the Rockingham County Planning Board & Board of Adjustment. His term expiration would be July 16,2027.D) Lance Metzler, County Manager1. Resolution authorizing the execution of opioid settlements and the second supplement agreement for additional funds.2. Resolution accepting a donation of real property from NC DOT by deed to Rockingham County with the appropriate reversionary language, which will provide boat access to the Smith River at Highway 14.E) Yolanda Davenport, PTRCReappointment of Angela Staab, Janice Wilkinson, Linda Gourley and Pamela Drews to the Planning Committee for Older Adults. The term will be from July 15, 2024 until July 14,2027.F) Trey Wright, Health Director1. Add new items to the fee schedule for MOUD program:• Psychotherapy for crisis, first 60 minutes $180.00 90839• Add on for 90829-each additional 30 minutes $108.00 90840• Family Psychotherapy, 50 minutes w/o patient $136.00 90846• Family Psychotherapy, 50 minutes w/patient $153.00 90847• Office Consultation New/Est Patient, 20 minutes $116.00 99242• Office Consultation New/Est Patient, 30 minutes $160.00 99243• Urine Drug Test $ 14.00 80305• Buprenorphine/Naloxone, oral, >3mg Acquisition Cost J05722. Appointment of Jennifer Money to serve on the Child Fatality Prevention Team for a four-year term (September I, 2024 until July 31, 2028) for the position of Additional Member (replacing Susan Young, DON).G) Beth Johnson, Regional Long-Term Care OmbudsmanAppointment of Myra Moore as a Community Advisory Committee Member for Nursing and Adult Care Home for Rockingham County. The term will be July 15,2024 through July 14,2025.H) Lindsay Pegg, Tourism Manager1. TDA Board member recommendations - there are two vacancies, which need to be owners or operators of hotels, motels or other taxable accommodations that collect occupancy tax.• Nimish (Nim) Shah - Managing Partner for Noble Hospitality Investments, LLC (Holiday Inn Express & Suites) - 336-361-4000• Laura Comer - Co-Owner, Gioia dell'Amore Cellars at Autumn Creek Vineyards - 336-548-9463• Chris Nelson - Founder, CEO, Owner at Preppy Pirate Outfitters 336-589-02582. Acceptance of donation of land from NCDOT of Tax Parcel ID # 107848 to provide boat access to the Smith River at Highway 14 by Deed to Rockingham County with the appropriate reversionary language.I) Ronnie Tate, Director of Engineering and Public UtilitiesChange to the Landfill Master Fee Schedule to include the following: Out of County Tire Vendors: Tires from vendors not located in Rockingham County shall be limited to 50 tires per week for free disposal at the Landfill. Vendors must present all needed State forms for free disposal at the time of delivery to the Landfill.J) John Stover, lll, Ed.D., SuperintendentOne-Time Funding in the amount of$330,000 to support the funding of2 Assistant Principals and 2 Guidance Counselors for 2024-2025 School Year.K) Tara Muchini, Youth Services DirectorAppointment of Carye Dickerson, DSS Director, to Juvenile Crime Prevention Council for remainder of2023-25 term vacated by previous DSS Director Felissa Ferrell. The term expires June 30, 2025.L) Susan Washburn, Clerk to the BoardMinutes for Regular and Recessed Board meetings7. PUBLIC COMMENT8. NEW BUSINESS9. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS10. ADJOURN###

In today's newscast, we check in on unpermitted AirBnBs downtown looking to convert their property into a hotel, a proposal to expand no-panhandling zones, properties acquitted by NCDOT attracting the unhoused and people using drugs, a contract extension for the Asheville Symphony's music director and a spotlight on a Colombian native with a storytelling residency at Story Parlor.  

It's the Fourth of July holiday weekend and people will travel to beach vacations. One of those popular locations is North Carolina's Outer Banks. This week on the Carolina Weather Group, Scotty Powell helps you prepare for travel by talking to North Carolina Department of Transportation spokesperson Tim Hass, who is the Communications Officer for all of NCDOT's Ferry and the state's DOT's Division 1, which includes OBX and it's famous NC 12 route. Tim provides tips for using the Outer Banks ferries, getting updates on NC 12 traffic conditions, and the best ways to stay weather aware when traveling to North Carolina's Atlantic coastal beaches.This is the most-listened podcast for anyone traveling to locations including Nags Head, Rodanthe, Avon, Hatteras, Ocracoke and more. #northcarolina #southcarolina #weather #ncwx #scwx #podcast

June 17, 2024 Rockingham County Board Of Commissioners MeetingAGENDA1. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER BY CHAIRMAN HALL2. INVOCATION - Pastor Cory Scott, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Emma Kate Hall, rising 6th grader, Rockingham Middle School4. APPROVAL OF JUNE 17,2024 AGENDA5. CONSENT AGENDA (Consent items as follows will be adopted with a single motion, second and vote, unless a request for removal from the Consent Agenda is heard from a Commissioner)A) Captain Jennifer Brown1. Approval- Accept $473,002.00 for NCDPS grant awarded to the Jail to establish a MAT (Medication Assisted Treatment) Program. This grant was approved due to the Jail meeting priority criteria established by the NC General Assembly in accordance with S.L. 2021-80. The grant will allow for the purchase of medication for inmate treatments only and the funds should be available soon after July I, 2024.2. Approval - Request to move funds from Jail-Lapse Salaries to Inmate Medical to cover expected shortage for remainder of FY 23/24. The Over Cost Pool Limit (OCP) for Southern Health Partners for April was higher than the previous months due to two inmates with serious medical conditions that required hospitalization which resulted in an invoice that was almost quadruple the previous month's cost. Because of this, the budget line may fall short for May and June's OCP invoices. The OCP cost is determined by the amount of medical services needed, therefore we are asking for $30,000 to be moved to get us through the remainder of FY 23/24.B) Pat Galloway, Director of Financial Services1. Approval - Increase Emergency Management budget $3,000 for NC Dept. of Public Safety Tier II Grant award. Funds are to expand hazardous materials emergency preparedness programs through responsive planning, training and related exercises.2. Approval - Increase Engineering and Public Buildings budget $250 for road sign fees collected in May 2024.3. Approval - Action on the previously approved Rockingham County Schools 2024 and 2025 debt funded projects:• Approve Reimbursement Resolution. The funding plan includes covering 2024 project costs with restricted sales tax dollars until bids have been received on the majority of the 2025 projects. We cannot obtain state approval for debt issuance until the majority of costs are known. This resolution will enable the county to reimburse with debt proceeds.• Adopt Capital Project Ordinance for the Schools 2024 and 2025 debt funded projects.• Approved the budget amendment to appropriate funding in the School Capital Project Fund.4. Approval- Appropriate $15,000 of available fund balance in the 125 Employee Plan Internal Service Fund to cover estimated expenditures through fiscal year end. This fund collects and remits the employee elected dependent care and medical reimbursement deductions.5. Approval-Increase Health Insurance fund $775,000 to cover estimated expenditures through June 30, 2024. Claims costs are trending higher than estimated in the current budget. Revenues estimated to be available to cover this increase include: Increase in Charges to Other Funds. General Fund and Water & Sewer Fund budget the full health insurance cost for all benefit eligible positions; however, the Health Insurance Fund budgets only the amount of revenue estimated to be processed through payroll based on filled positions. There is no change in the General Fund or Water & Sewer Fund for this Item. Rx Rebates and Interest Earnings are projected higher based on actual activity to date.C) Justin Thacker, Deputy Finance DirectorApproval- Appropriate $770,000 to construct T-Hangar Taxi lanes for the addition of T-Hanger's. The Airport was awarded a State Transportation Improvement Program (STlP) grant on May I, 2024 by the NC Board of Transportation. This program is designed to fund projects on a State and Federal-mandated plan that is oversaw by NCDOT and the project funding has been awarded at 100%. There is no County dollars involved in this project.D) Todd Hurst, Tax AdministratorApproval - Tax Collection and Reconciliation Reports for May including refunds for May 22, 2024 thru June 4, 2024.E) Susan O. Washburn, Clerk to the BoardApproval - Regular Meeting minutesF) Jason Brooks, Emergency Management Coordinator1. Approval - Adopt the Statewide Mutual Aid Agreement.2. Approval - Resolution authorizing the conveyance of surplus decontamination trailer to Caswell County.G) Leigh Cockram, Director Rockingham County Center for Economic Development, Small Business and TourismApproval - Requesting transfer from general fund to increase the amount for line for Nestle' Purina and move unused funds from Ontex line for increased incentive. Increased tax revenue above the estimated amount.H) Christie Watkins, Soil & Water ConservationApproval- NC Foundation for Soil & Water Conservation grant for FY 25 I) Approval - Appointment of Don Powell and Pam Behm to the Piedmont Triad Regional Workforce Development Board with term expiration of 6/3/2027.6. PUBLIC COMMENT7. PUBLIC HEARINGS:Hiram Marziano, Community Development Director1. Approval - Case 2024- 11 - Zoning Map Amendment (Rezoning) – A request to rezone a (+/-) 1.5-acre portion of a parcel of land from Residential Agricultural (RA) to Neighborhood Commercial (NC) Conventional (Straight) Rezoning - Applicant: Howards of Eden LLC Tax PIN: 7061-14-44-7647 - 550 Smith Rd., Stoneville – Leaksville Township2. Approval- Case 2024-12: Zoning Map Amendment (Rezoning) – A request to rezone (+/-) 4.42-acre parcel of land from Residential Agricultural (RA) to Neighborhood Commercial - Conditional District (NC-CD) - Conditional Rezoning - Applicant: Jaime Wall, owner and executor - Tax PIN: 7921-02-75-4770 - 225 Farrar Store Rd., Stokesdale - New Bethel Township.8. PRESENTATION: Dr. Mark Kinlaw, President of RCC, and Ms. Sheila Regan, VP for Academic AffairsUpdate on the quarter cent sales tax project9. NEW BUSINESS10. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS11. CLOSED SESSIONPursuant to: N.C.G.S. 143-318.11(a)(I) Approve Closed Session Minutes, and N.C.G.S. 143-318.11(a)(3) Consult with the Attorney concerning the Kyle Kepley case.12. ADJOURN###

June 3, 2024 Rockingham County Commissioners MeetingAGENDA1. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER BY CHAIRMAN HALL2. INVOCATION - Pastor Jerry Chappell, Cornerstone Baptist Church, Eden3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE4. PRESENTATION - Lance Metzler, County ManagerResolution honoring Felissa Ferrell, Director of Social Services & Director of Health and Human Services, for 28 years of service.5 RECOGNITION - Kirsten Tucker, County Management FellowApproval - Recognition of the Spring 2024 Citizens Academy participants6. APPROVAL OF June 3, 2024 AGENDA7. CONSENT AGENDA (Consent items as follows will be adopted with a single motion, second and vote, unless a request for removal from the Consent Agenda is heard from a Commissioner)A) Trey Wright. Health DirectorApproval- Addition to Fee Schedule:• J1010 injection, methylprednisolone acetate, I mg. at $0,15 per unit (40 mg - $6 and 80 mg - $12) • S5OOO Generic Emergency Contraception at acquisition cost • S5001 Brand Name Emergency Contraception at acquisition cost • 57500 Biopsy of Cervix at $197 (requested by the provider),• 57455 Colpo, Biopsy only at $203 (requested by the provider),• 57456 Colpo, ECC only at $192 (requested by the provider).• 56405 Incision and drainage (I&D) vulvar abscess at $153 (requested by the provider).• 56605 Vulvar biopsy at $1 19 (requested by provider).B) Pat Galloway, Finance Director1. Approval - Appropriate $68,000 of interest earned on School Capital Reserve Funds to fund professional services necessary to determine the capacity available to fund school capital projects with revenues that are restricted for school capital. Also prepare a funding plan for the 5-year school capital project plan approved by the County and School Boards in FY 2024. 2. Approval - Appropriate $19,039 of interest earned on OSBM grant #20533 (Stoneville and Rockingham County Schools). *$8,766 is allocated to the Town of Stoneville Police Department and Town Hall projects.*$10,273 is allocated to the Rockingham County High Schools Athletic Facilities projects.3. Approval - Appropriate $27,882 of interest earned on OSBM grant #20532 (Economic Development Workforce Initiative Grant). 4. Approval - Increase transfer to County Capital Reserve Fund $200,000. 5. Approval - Increase the National Environmental Health Association (NEI-IA) FDA grant program budget $6,580 for new revenue received in FY 24. C) Captain Jennifer Brown1.ApprovaI- Request to use funds from SH-K9 Fund 1104310-42570 II (SHK9DN) to purchase (1) K9 Storm Patrol SWAT Vest System for K9 Griffin. Also increase SH-Revenue by $1000 reference donation made to K9 fund specifically for body armor.2. Approval - Request to increase Revenue in Sheriffs Donations budget line $1625.00 reference donations received from Valerie Paschal to be used per her designation for the Sheriffs Office K9 Program D) Todd Hurst, Tax AdministratorApproval- Refunds for May 8, 2024 thru May 21, 2024E) Rodney Stewart, RCEMS Operations SupervisorApproval - Accounting reports of billing and collections activity for April 2024 and approval of accounts uncollected that are to be written off. Lists of accounts are available for inspection in the EMS office.F) Susan O. Washburn, Clerk to the BoardApproval - Regular meeting minutesG) Hiram Marziano, Community Development DirectorApproval - To more accurately and equitably cover the costs of postage. Legal advertising fees and staff time & effort regarding zoning map amendments, including the postponement of public hearings related to these. The following changes to the planning fee schedule are proposed:Zoning Map Amendment Application Fee: $500Postponement of Planning Board Public Meeting. per occurrence: $100Postponement of Commissioners Public Hearing, per occurrence $350No changes are proposed to the application tees for zoning text amendments, special use permits, variances and other items requiring legal notice and public meetings. The current fee for these items is $350.H) Tara Muchini, Youth Services DirectorApproval - Recommendation for appointments to the Juvenile Crime Prevention Council certification for 2024-2025.I) Rhonda Hooker, Director of Rockingham County LibrariesApproval - Appointment of Lisa Smith. Lynn Dyer and Martha Lyons to the Library Board of Trustees. Their term will be June 3, 2024 until June 2, 2027.J) Jason Harkin, Planning, City of ReidsvilleApproval - Appointment of Drew Bigelow as Plat Review Officer for the City of Reidsville.K) Lance Metzler, County ManagerApproval - Resolution supporting the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) bridge replacement on US 29B South. All costs associated with replacement will be provided through NCDOT funding.8) PUBLIC COMMENT9) PUBLIC HEARINGLance Metzler, County ManagerApproval - FY 2024-25 Budget10). NEW BUSINESS11. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS12. RECESS UNTIL JUNE 7, 2024.###

Shocking video has been released showing a North Carolina Department of Transportation worker attempting to use a pistol to prevent the theft of his work truck. He fires several rounds at the thief, who manages to drive the truck away backwards.Unfortunately, the thief then drives the truck back to the scene of conflict, running down and killing the NC DOT worker. The thief has now been charged with murder, larceny of a vehicle, and other crimes--but, of course, the NC DOT worker remains dead.What went wrong in this tragic scenario? What were the legal errors, if any? What were the tactical errors, if any?FREE BOOK! “The Law of Self Defense: Principles”Physical book, 200+ pages, we just ask that you cover the S&H:http://lawofselfdefense.com/freebookDisclaimer - Content is for educational & entertainment purposes only, and does not constitute legal advice.Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.

Last year, the North Carolina Department of Transportation began the process of claiming properties through eminent domain for the widening of Interstate 240 and construction of the I-26 Connector. Rob and Sarah Shearan noticed the NCDOT offering their neighbors full replacement value on their properties. Not so for them. While the project maps show construction and expansion happening within mere yards of their property, NCDOT right-of-way agents said they only need a “partial take," offering less than $100,000.Rob and Sarah talk about their ongoing battle with NCDOT, their emotional and financial turmoil, what they see as the impersonal nature of the eminent domain process and the broader impacts on their community and quality of life.The episode featuring my conversation with Nathan Moneyham of the NCDOT posted Dec. 4, 2023.SPONSOR: Greenland Pro Cleaning is a locally owned, eco-friendly, allergy-friendly cleaning company for homes, AirBnBs and offices. Use the code OVERLOOK at checkout for $60 off your first order with Greenland Pro Cleaning of Asheville. SPONSOR: Locally owned REM Audio & Video offers an array of sound, video, lighting, security and network services for any home. Support The Overlook by joining our Patreon campaign!Advertise your event on The Overlook.Instagram: AVLoverlook | Facebook: AVLoverlook | Twitter: AVLoverlookListen and Subscribe: All episodes of The OverlookThe Overlook theme song, "Maker's Song," comes courtesy of the Asheville band The Resonant Rogues.Podcast Asheville © 2023

Curtailing gun violence in Charlotte tops the news this week as city leaders wrestle with shootings and youth violence in uptown. Leaders of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools also take up the topic after the death of a Myers Park student and Vice President Kamala Harris visits to talk about federal gun violence prevention and mental health funding. And, mercifully, the Panthers season ends, but not before GM Scott Fitterer is fired.

Today on the Woody and Wilcox Show: Big Penix energy; Cool Beans Remix; Ohio vs NC DOT; Al Michaels has never eaten a vegetable; Things to buy/not buy secondhand; Plane votes off passenger; AAA's advice for driving with Christmas trees; Cruise apologizes for dolphin massacre; Liability in valet/mechanic accidents; Woody's dog's bookstore incident; And so much more!

Five projects to widen a section of NC-73 into four lanes will soon affect the daily commutes of drivers in Mecklenburg, Cabarrus and Lincoln counties.  The North Carolina Department of Transportation is hosting two public meetings in Huntersville on Tuesday, Nov. 14 to answer questions and provide updates on the multi-million dollar projects.  Jen Goodwin, communications officer with NCDOT, said Huntersville is just one community that has been vocal about a need for traffic improvements. Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/wake-up-charlotte/ncdot-public-meetings-huntersville-nc-73-improvements/275-b1c343d3-ab63-478d-a937-f36cf35aedbb Watch Wake Up Charlotte each weekday morning from 4:30 to 7 a.m. on WCNC Charlotte, and as always, join the conversation on social media using #WakeUpCLT! Wake Up Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with the team at Wake Up Charlotte.   SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeart  All of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere. 

Five projects to widen a section of NC-73 into four lanes will soon affect the daily commutes of drivers in Mecklenburg, Cabarrus and Lincoln counties. The North Carolina Department of Transportation is hosting two public meetings in Huntersville on Tuesday, Nov. 14 to answer questions and provide updates on the multi-million dollar projects. Jen Goodwin, communications officer with NCDOT, said Huntersville is just one community that has been vocal about a need for traffic improvements.Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/wake-up-charlotte/ncdot-public-meetings-huntersville-nc-73-improvements/275-b1c343d3-ab63-478d-a937-f36cf35aedbb Watch Wake Up Charlotte each weekday morning from 4:30 to 7 a.m. on WCNC Charlotte, and as always, join the conversation on social media using #WakeUpCLT!Wake Up Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with the team at Wake Up Charlotte.  SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeart All of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere. 

Listen as Linda and Michael Poe, Division 11 Engineer with NCDOT, discuss the happenings of the 8 NWNC Counties - preconstruction, construction, and maintenance and all this this entails.

Join us for a special episode of the Wednesday morning podcast as we bring you an inspiring segment from the recent National Association of Black Women in Construction's (NABWIC) Billion Dollar Luncheon event. In this captivating segment, we feature the dynamic Ms. Tunya Smith, one of the distinguished speakers at the event. Ms. Tunya Smith, a prominent figure in the construction industry, took the virtual stage at NABWIC's Billion Dollar Luncheon to share her insights, experiences, and wisdom. With a career dedicated to excellence and empowerment, Ms. Smith's impactful presence resonated with all who attended. In this episode, Ms. Tunya Smith provides a comprehensive overview of opportunities with the NC Department of Transportation and shares invaluable tips for success in the energy sector, making it a must-listen for anyone aspiring to excel in these fields. About Ms. Smith:  As the director of the N.C. Department of Transportation's Office of Civil Rights, Tunya Smith aims to leverage best practices and resources to promote civil rights programming and build a culture of equity and inclusion across the department. Smith has extensive experience in policy and program development, advocacy and economic development through service spanning over two decades. Joining NCDOT in May 2018, Smith has served as policy advisor for the Office of Civil Rights and program administrator for Data, Performance Metrics and Reporting for the Technical Services Division ______________________________________________ NABWIC's Vision: The Vision of the National Association of Black Women in Construction (NABWIC) is to build lasting strategic partnerships with first-rate organizations and individuals that will provide ground-breaking and innovative solutions for black women in construction and their respective communities.| NABWIC.ORG

This week on Mondays we're joined by Kevin DeGood of The Center for American Progress to talk about a study by NCDOT and NC State on Connected Autonomous Vehicles at Intersections.  This leads into a discussion about policy related to autonomous vehicles and saturation. It's not our usual Mondays news format but it's a shorter show and gets right to the point! OOO Follow us on twitter @theoverheadwire Follow us on Mastadon theoverheadwire@sfba.social Support the show on Patreon http://patreon.com/theoverheadwire Buy books on our Bookshop.org Affiliate site!  And get our Cars are Cholesterol shirt at Tee-Public! And everything else at http://theoverheadwire.com

AI is Spying on Commercial Drivers. Artificial Intelligence is being used to catch truck drivers with their cell phones. If you are coming through North Carolina, beware truckers. DOT has a new weapon against truckers that have their phone in their hand. Many problems are going to arise from this new tool that law enforcement is using. For one, it seems it might be an invasion of privacy. Imagine you are a trucker driving in NC. Your wife is in the bedroom changing and NC DOT snaps a picture of her fully naked. Where is the justice? Where is the right to privacy in your home on wheels? Tune into this weeks episode of TalkCDL trucking Podcast and hear the results. Drivewyze  for IOS users, allows you to bypass weigh stations using only an ap on your phone Drivewyze for Android users National Carriers is hiring students, solos, teams and lease purchase driver Driving tests.org for solos and Driving tests.org for corporate guarantees you will pass your Class A  Kamions FREE Break Even Calculator Click Here Carriers Not To Work For don' t do it Truck Parking Club for Truckers that need to find rest. plus for land owners that want to participate in helping truckers find rest. Everyone gets paid. Barefoot Trucking Do you know the rules on footwear in a tractor trailer? In fact, there are none. Check out this segment on TalKCDL trucking Podcast this week. AI is Spying on Commercial Drivers

Bus lanes along East Independence Boulevard could reopen in early 2024. Wednesday night, Charlotte's Metropolitan Transit Commission approved $550,000 in additional funds to complete the project. The project was initially expected to cost about $750,000 and restore access for buses and emergency vehicles to lanes closed since 2017. According to the resolution set forth by the City of Charlotte, work was expected to be completed by the end of 2022. An NCDOT spokesperson did not say Wednesday night why the project was not finished as planned last year. The project, which is expected to be funded by the CATS Capital Investment Plan, is now expected to cost $1.3 million. READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/traffic/independence-boulevard-bus-lanes/275-4deb1483-00e5-4a0f-af14-30ba700fa9dd

Bus lanes along East Independence Boulevard could reopen in early 2024.Wednesday night, Charlotte's Metropolitan Transit Commission approved $550,000 in additional funds to complete the project.The project was initially expected to cost about $750,000 and restore access for buses and emergency vehicles to lanes closed since 2017. According to the resolution set forth by the City of Charlotte, work was expected to be completed by the end of 2022.An NCDOT spokesperson did not say Wednesday night why the project was not finished as planned last year. The project, which is expected to be funded by the CATS Capital Investment Plan, is now expected to cost $1.3 million.READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/traffic/independence-boulevard-bus-lanes/275-4deb1483-00e5-4a0f-af14-30ba700fa9dd

An interview with Dr. Scott Madry, Research Associate Professor of Anthropology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, USA.  He is also the founder and President of Informatics International, Inc., a global geospatial services company. He is a professor emeritus at the International Space University and has served as faculty in over 30 ISU programs around the world.  Scott has a Ph.D. in Anthropology and is a three time Fullbright Scholar. He specializes in space remote sensing, GIS, GPS, and regional, environment and cultural applications. He has consulted for a variety of Fortune 500 corporations, governments, and organizations including NASA, NATO, the UN, the U.S. Departments of Agriculture and Commerce, the US Army Corps of Engineers, NC DOT, and several international governments..He is the author of nine books and over 75 articles and papers.  He has conducted research in three continents, and has given over 150 short courses and seminars in over 30 countries around the world.  Scott was awarded the Russian Tsiolkovsky Gold Medal for his international research and teaching activities and has won several awards for his activities on behalf of the Red Cross. In 2012 he was awarded, the President's Volunteer Service Award by President Barak Obama for his work in applying geomatics technologies to disaster management. With regards to his NZ connection, Scott has been a speaker, mentor, and evaluator for the Space for Planet Earth Challenge.In this interview we will dive into Scott's extensive experience in satellite applications and Global Positioning Systems (GPS) to work on planetary challenges - from tracking endangered gorillas in Africa to assisting disaster responders in Mynmar, and more.ResourcesScott's LinkedinScott's UNC websiteInternational Space UniversityOpen source GIS (QGIS)Disaster Management ToolsScott's  books mentioned:Space Systems for Disaster, Warning, Response, and RecoveryDisruptive Space Technologies and InnovationIntroduction to QGIS (Open Sourced Geographic Information Systems)Hosted by: Emeline Paat-Dahlstrom, Co-Founder and CEO, SpaceBaseMusic: reCreation by airtone (c) copyright 2019 Licensed under a Creative Commons (3.0)If you like our work, please consider donating to SpaceBase through the SpaceBase Open Collective. Or be a SpaceBase Patreon sponsor.  (E.g. $3 dollars a month or $36 NZD a year will go a long way in supporting the production of the podcast.)

CMS approved a controversial school boundary plan during a 5-hour board meeting. The Mecklenburg County Commission passed its $2.36 billion budget for next year. And the Charlotte Area Transit System fired its general manager of rail operations after criticism from NCDOT. Guest host David Boraks details these stories and more.

On the local news roundup, Tricia Cotham switches political parties. CATS receives a warning from the NCDOT after a surprise inspection and Mecklenburg County commissioners react to the revaluation. Plus, Family Dollar founder Leon Levine dies. Guest host Erik Spanberg and local journalists will fill you in on those stories and more.

Earlier this week, the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce released its Q4 Economic Indicators report, tracking activity in five key categories as it relates to the health and stability of the local economy. On this week's Mind Your Business, we examine the numbers and tell the story of how the High Country economy fared in 2022. We also will discuss some big picture topics at the State level that will have an impact on our area.Mind your Business is produced weekly by the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce. The radio show airs each Thursday morning at 10:05AM on WATA (1450AM/96.5FM) in the High Country. The podcast version of the program is made possible each week by Appalachian Commercial Real Estate and sponsored in part by Appalachian Regional Healthcare System. Support the show

“So we went out to the communities and we met with them and said,' what do you want in your downtown? There's this rail line that goes through the middle of your downtown. What's your vision for that?' And they all said, we think rail is a really big part of our future right now….We'd love to use that to spur economic development in our downtown. We think it creates foot traffic and then creates economic opportunity….How can you help us as small towns? How do we make the most of that?” Julie White on Electric Ladies Podcast Public transportation today looks very different than ever before. It's because communities are different, “commuting” is different, and what makes up “public transportation” is different. Covid is only part of it. Systems have changed, priorities have changed and funding options have changed, especially with the new federal legislation too. How so? Listen to this fascinating interview on Electric Ladies Podcast with Julie White, Deputy Secretary of Transportation in North Carolina, a state that take “multi-modal” to a whole new level. You'll hear: How communities look at how they get from point A to point B in this brave new world of mobility. How NC DOT got to know what their communities need – in a state with a wide range of types of communities – and what we can learn from them. What kind of impact the new federal legislation and funding is having and will have as it rolls out across the country. What “institutionalizing change” means and how NDCOT is doing it. Plus, insightful career advice from Julie's many years in state government and transportation, such as….: “First, have a proactive plan.  So, if you don't know where you want to go, you cannot get there, right? So, map out what is it you want to do with your career and map out a proactive plan to get there. And then, the second step is, be willing to throw the plan away…. But the point of the plan was, I'm not willing to let life happen to me. I'm going to make life happen. We have the life we largely have, the life we build.” Julie White on Electric Ladies podcast You'll also like: (some might be recorded under our previous name, Green Connections Radio) Tiya Gordon, Cofounder and COO, itsElectric urban EV charging systems Linda Zhang, Chief Engineer, Ford F160 Lightning EV Suzy Deering, Chief Marketing Officer of Ford – on bringing change to a legacy industry as an outsider. Genevieve Cullen, President, Electric Drive Transportation Assn. – on financial benefits for buying EVs in the new legislation, and EVs coming to market soon Kristen Siemen, Chief Sustainability Officer of General Motors Neha Palmer, Founder/CEO of TeraWatt Infrastructure on charging for EV trucks Subscribe to our newsletter to receive our podcasts, blog, events and special coaching offers.. Thanks for subscribing on Apple Podcasts or iHeartRadio and leaving us a review! Follow us on Twitter @joanmichelson

Technology isn't always easy. It is, however, becoming a necessity. Here we talk about North Carolina Real Estate, Business, and Life. Today's Real Talk.This week we are joined by Representative Jon Hardister (District 59), the House Majority Whip, and Primary Sponsor on North Carolina House Bill 776 - a Bill to allow for Remote Electronic Notarization in North Carolina.If you have purchased a home, do you remember all the paperwork you had to sign? What if you could have signed electronically on your computer or even your phone? That will now be possible in North Carolina!Justin discusses with Representative Hardister the ins and outs of the bill, the vision, and the shortcomings. Everyone wants to see North Carolina succeed and it starts with allowing the use of more tools for businesses and residents.Subscribe to the show if you want to be updated as we release new content.ReferencesToday's Real Talk: https://www.TodaysRealTalk.com/Info@TodaysRealTalk.comRep Jon Hardister: https://www.jonhardister.com/North Carolina House Bill 776 (An Act to Allow Remote Online Notarization): https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookup/2021/H776NC DOT Public Street Information Database: https://connect.ncdot.gov/resources/gis/Pages/Database-Map-HB620.aspxChapters00:00 - 04:58: Talking w/ Justin Today04:58 - 08:15: Intro w/ Representative Jon Hardister & NC HB 77608:15 - 11:47: COVID and the effect on Technology11:47 - 14:07: Technology Requirements in HB 77614:07 - 15:05: Limitations in HB 77615:05 - 18:32: Does Electronic Notarization save people money?18:32 - 22:04: The Notary Acknowledgment22:04 - 23:42: Using Electronic Notarization in Healthcare23:42 - 24:32: Banking & the SECURE Act24:32 - 27:25: NC DOT & DMV27:25 - 30:26: Preventing Wire Fraud & Cyber Threats30:26 - 32:27: Education in North Carolina32:27 - 34:55: Infrastructure in North Carolina34:55 - 37:26: The Future of North Carolina37:26 - 42:26: Q&A1 - What are the most important factors when refinancing?42:26 - 45:18: Q&A2 - Do I live on a public or private street?45:18 - 50:33 - Q&A3 - At what points do interest rates come back down?50:33 - 51:10: Outro w/ Justin

An Atkins resiliency expert and North Carolina DOT hydraulics design engineer explain how a digital twin helped NCDOT assess vulnerabilities to continued growth and future climate change to help make a 200-mile corridor more resilient. Sponsored by: Atkins

An Atkins resiliency expert and North Carolina DOT hydraulics design engineer explain how a digital twin helped NCDOT assess vulnerabilities to continued growth and future climate change to help make a 200-mile corridor more resilient. Sponsored by: Atkins

Charlotte transportation leaders held a meeting Wednesday night to discuss a proposal to add more tolls to Interstate 77, stretching from Uptown to the South Carolina border. The Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization said the proposal would add two express lanes in each direction from I-277 to I-485. Cintra, the company behind the existing tolls on I-77, sent an unsolicited proposal to North Carolina and Charlotte transportation officials earlier this year. NCDOT said any tolls projects in North Carolina must be requested and approved by the local planning organization, per state law.READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/traffic/interstate-77-toll-lane-proposal-transportation-meeting-uptown-charlotte-north-carolina/275-318ebb75-31f6-421c-ba50-46116c1cd4c1Early Wednesday was a terrifying night for a family living in northwest Charlotte.Around 1:30 a.m., someone started shooting into the home where a 15-year-old, 5-year-old, and 3-year-old were sleeping along with two others. The family told WCNC Charlotte they now plan to leave the home. They had been renting for the past few months. From top to bottom, there were at least 20 visible bullet holes visible in the home off of Coy Court. Several vehicles were damaged as well.READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/crime/shooting-into-northwest-charlotte-home-crime-investigation/275-b4ed9153-54e7-4357-93b7-e5bd40eca142Watch Wake Up Charlotte each weekday morning from 4:30 to 7 a.m. on WCNC Charlotte, and as always, join the conversation on social media using #WakeUpCLT! 

Charlotte transportation leaders held a meeting Wednesday night to discuss a proposal to add more tolls to Interstate 77, stretching from Uptown to the South Carolina border.  The Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization said the proposal would add two express lanes in each direction from I-277 to I-485. Cintra, the company behind the existing tolls on I-77, sent an unsolicited proposal to North Carolina and Charlotte transportation officials earlier this year.  NCDOT said any tolls projects in North Carolina must be requested and approved by the local planning organization, per state law. READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/traffic/interstate-77-toll-lane-proposal-transportation-meeting-uptown-charlotte-north-carolina/275-318ebb75-31f6-421c-ba50-46116c1cd4c1 Early Wednesday was a terrifying night for a family living in northwest Charlotte. Around 1:30 a.m., someone started shooting into the home where a 15-year-old, 5-year-old, and 3-year-old were sleeping along with two others.  The family told WCNC Charlotte they now plan to leave the home. They had been renting for the past few months.  From top to bottom, there were at least 20 visible bullet holes visible in the home off of Coy Court. Several vehicles were damaged as well. READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/crime/shooting-into-northwest-charlotte-home-crime-investigation/275-b4ed9153-54e7-4357-93b7-e5bd40eca142 Watch Wake Up Charlotte each weekday morning from 4:30 to 7 a.m. on WCNC Charlotte, and as always, join the conversation on social media using #WakeUpCLT! 

In this City Update, Andrew Barskdale from NCDOT gives us an update on the progress of I-295 in Fayetteville and other projects.

In this City Update, Andrew Barskdale from NCDOT gives us an update on the progress of I295 in Fayetteville and other projects.

Charlotte FC's club academy facility will not be housed at the Eastland mall, at least for now.Tepper Sports & Entertainment (TSE), which owns Charlotte FC as well as the Carolina Panthers, announced they no longer had plans to be involved with the redevelopment of the Eastland Mall."After a great deal of consideration, the timeline for the Eastland project posed challenges that led us to research expedited alternatives," Tepper Sports said in a statement. "We continue to work towards a practice facility for Charlotte FC's first team, the club's academy and its MLS Next Pro team and will provide updates as our plans are finalized." TSE noted that while they have no plans at this time to have a presence at Eastland, they are open to discussions.Additionally, TSE added that since they took Bank of America Stadium over in 2018, they have contributed over $70 million in facility improvements and doubled events taking place all without public funding from the city of Charlotte.READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/sports/tepper-sports-plans-eastland-mall-redevelopment-charlotte-fc-panthers-north-carolina-david-tepper/275-bb809144-92c2-4349-822c-1bd68e712263Charlotte transportation officials met Wednesday to discuss the possibility of allowing more tolls on Interstate 77, stretching from Uptown to the South Carolina border. The North Carolina Department of Transportation says it received a request from an unidentified company to build toll lanes to the South Carolina state line. NCDOT said it must be formally approved by Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization before it can analyze the proposal. Any toll projects in North Carolina must be requested and approved by the local planning organization, NCDOT said citing state law. NCDOT issued a statement saying the proposal is only a concept and not anywhere close to being approved, and went further saying it's not "advocating for any particular path forward" regarding I-77 tolls.READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/traffic/more-tolls-proposed-interstate-77-charlotte-south-carolina-state-border/275-b3ad3d8d-ff1e-4f4c-ba51-b2dcb50756b9

Charlotte FC's club academy facility will not be housed at the Eastland mall, at least for now. Tepper Sports & Entertainment (TSE), which owns Charlotte FC as well as the Carolina Panthers, announced they no longer had plans to be involved with the redevelopment of the Eastland Mall. "After a great deal of consideration, the timeline for the Eastland project posed challenges that led us to research expedited alternatives," Tepper Sports said in a statement. "We continue to work towards a practice facility for Charlotte FC's first team, the club's academy and its MLS Next Pro team and will provide updates as our plans are finalized."  TSE noted that while they have no plans at this time to have a presence at Eastland, they are open to discussions. Additionally, TSE added that since they took Bank of America Stadium over in 2018, they have contributed over $70 million in facility improvements and doubled events taking place all without public funding from the city of Charlotte. READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/sports/tepper-sports-plans-eastland-mall-redevelopment-charlotte-fc-panthers-north-carolina-david-tepper/275-bb809144-92c2-4349-822c-1bd68e712263 Charlotte transportation officials met Wednesday to discuss the possibility of allowing more tolls on Interstate 77, stretching from Uptown to the South Carolina border.  The North Carolina Department of Transportation says it received a request from an unidentified company to build toll lanes to the South Carolina state line. NCDOT said it must be formally approved by Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization before it can analyze the proposal.  Any toll projects in North Carolina must be requested and approved by the local planning organization, NCDOT said citing state law. NCDOT issued a statement saying the proposal is only a concept and not anywhere close to being approved, and went further saying it's not "advocating for any particular path forward" regarding I-77 tolls. READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/traffic/more-tolls-proposed-interstate-77-charlotte-south-carolina-state-border/275-b3ad3d8d-ff1e-4f4c-ba51-b2dcb50756b9

North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper signed the proposed FY22 NC State Budget into law recently. How does this budget specifically impact Watauga County? This week's Mind Your Business features NC Senator Deanna Ballard, who represents Watauga County in the State legislature, and was very involved in crafting this year's spending plan. Hear details about what this budget means on a State-wide level in terms of allocations and savings plans for the year ahead. We'll also hear about budget impacts for State employees and educators as well as the allocations for numerous Watauga County agencies and interests.Mind Your Business is produced weekly by the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce in partnership with High Country Radio. This podcast is sponsored by Appalachian Commercial Real Estate, providing sales, leasing, consulting, and appraisal services to users of commercial real estate in the High Country.Support the show

The High Country is center stage for some exciting music festivals and stage performances over the next few months. The High Country Jazz Festival gets the party started, with this showcase set for June 8-12th in various venues throughout the High Country.Keith Martin, from the Appalachian Theatre, and High Country jazz legend Todd Wright join us on this week's installment of Mind Your Business to discuss how this festival came together and what spectators can expect in terms of performers and venues.As we prepare for large events this summer, we have the latest information on the King Street resurfacing project, including more details on timing and parking disruptions that will occur over the next several weeks.Mind Your Business is a weekly production of the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce, thanks in part due to a partnership between Appalachian Commercial Real Estate and High Country Radio.Support the show

On the latest episode of the podcast, we're joined by Jen Weiss, Senior Advisor for Climate Change Policy at the NC Department of Transportation. With the transportation sector emerging as the largest emitter in the state, NC DOT has been tasked with developing a Clean Transportation Plan by April 2023. In our conversation, we cover NC's goal of deploying 1.25 million ZEVs on the road by 2030, synergies that exist between decarbonizing the power and transportation sectors, and the importance of stakeholder engagement to usher in an inclusive and comprehensive clean energy future. Additional resources from today's episode: NC's Offshore Wind Lease Auction: https://bit.ly/3LSnFx8 NCSEA's Carbon Plan Analysis: https://bit.ly/3GqMFKT NC Clean Transportation Plan & Survey: https://bit.ly/38mkVL1 Presented by NC Sustainable Energy Association. Hosted and produced by Matt Abele (Twitter: @MattAbele) Be sure to follow us on Instagram at @squeakycleanpodcast.

When WFAE, The Charlotte Ledger and the UNC Charlotte Urban Institute launched a joint newsletter last year to cover transit and transportation, we assumed that the main focus would be the 1-cent transit sales tax vote. Well, that vote didn't happen and the transit plan is in a bit of limbo, but we've still found plenty to write about, from Chick-fil-A's humongous backups to the NC DOT's yawning budget hole, the "stigma" facing bus riders to the real reason there are no plans for a train directly to the airport. Hear from Ely Portillo (UNC Charlotte), Steve Harrison (WFAE) and Tony Mecia (Charlotte Ledger) about what's next for getting around in our city. Sign up for the newsletter at www.transittimeclt.com.

Born in North Carolina, Jennifer grew up in southern Virginia where a long-time family friend introduced Jennifer to Civil Engineering at an early age by enlisting her help answering phones and running errands for his construction business. Jennifer holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from NC State University and spent 28 years at NCDOT before retiring in 2015. At NCDOT she held positions in construction administering construction projects in the Raleigh/Durham area of NC, and in maintenance and asset management helping NC maintain and improve its nearly 80,000 mile roadway network.  After leaving NCDOT, she spent 4 years with a private engineering firm working in various aspects of their business from design management to maintenance operations and business development. She joined AgileAssets in August 2020 in the middle of the COVID pandemic. At AgileAssets, she uses her vast transportation experience to work with clients and software developers to create state of the art products that help transportation agencies make better decisions. She is the Southeastern Account Executive and covers the southeastern US from Virginia to Louisiana and Arkansas. She is also an Adjunct Faculty Member at East Carolina University in Greenville, NC where she teaches highway infrastructure in the Construction Management Program. She and her husband live on a farm in Granville County NC with their 2 German Shepherds and assorted farm animals. This year, they will celebrate their 35th wedding anniversary.   Let's dive into today's show! [00:01 – 08:08] Opening Segment Jenn is a transportation professional An advice Jenn wants to give to young Engineers Some things not taught at Engineering school Be prepared for change Jenn's earlier years as an Engineer   [08:09 – 14:49] Let's talk about the skills Technical and soft skills must marry each other Jenn's big key to success Communicate: listen and understand A shift to the private sector What could be helpful for this transition phase   [14:50 – 17:16] Be willing to do these things Failure is not fatal! Be willing to learn Be willing to try new things Be willing to fail, and get up again   [17:07 – 21:07] Closing Segment Parting Notes Tweetable Quotes: “Be flexible is my key message [to young Engineers].” - Jennifer Brandenburg “Engineers are notorious for not being able to communicate.” - Jennifer Brandenburg “Don't let failure block your career.” - Jennifer Brandenburg “Listening is a really big part of being an effective communicator.” - Dr. James Bryant   Connect to Jennifer: Follow her on LinkedIn, and don't forget to shoot her an email at jbrandenburg@agileassets.com Important Resources to Note:  Are you ready for the UnWebinar today? If you're not registered, here's the link for more info if you're interested in joining the next sessions:https://link.betteryou4u.com/unwebinar   Here's a link to the Engineer's Blueprint for a balanced life:  https://betteryou4u.com/change-starts-here/   Our Facebook Community is now open! Sign up here for the Facebook group to get exclusive access!   Schedule a complimentary Introductory Coaching Session   Don't forget to sign-up for email updates! https://betteryou4u.com/eys-email-update/ Sponsors: Banowetz Marketing: Growing a business is hard. Banowetz Marketing provides an action plan and expert help so your family business can thrive BanowetzMarketing.com/James Coupon Code: JAMES to get 3 FREE hours of logo design or redesign work with the purchase of any other product.    If you are impacted by this content, please be sure to subscribe for more access to the empowering conversations from myself and guests who are working to help you engineer your success! Use this link to drop a question or a topic that you would like to see covered on a future episode: Questions or topic suggestions Let's connect! Find me on my LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram. I'd love to hear from you. You have the strength of a hero within you. Check out my website https://betteryou4u.com/ and learn how to unlock your potential and achieve success both in business and in life.

Born in North Carolina, Jennifer grew up in southern Virginia where a long-time family friend introduced Jennifer to Civil Engineering at an early age by enlisting her help answering phones and running errands for his construction business. Jennifer holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from NC State University and spent 28 years at NCDOT before retiring in 2015. At NCDOT she held positions in construction administering construction projects in the Raleigh/Durham area of NC, and in maintenance and asset management helping NC maintain and improve its nearly 80,000 mile roadway network.  After leaving NCDOT, she spent 4 years with a private engineering firm working in various aspects of their business from design management to maintenance operations and business development. She joined AgileAssets in August 2020 in the middle of the COVID pandemic. At AgileAssets, she uses her vast transportation experience to work with clients and software developers to create state of the art products that help transportation agencies make better decisions. She is the Southeastern Account Executive and covers the southeastern US from Virginia to Louisiana and Arkansas. She is also an Adjunct Faculty Member at East Carolina University in Greenville, NC where she teaches highway infrastructure in the Construction Management Program. She and her husband live on a farm in Granville County NC with their 2 German Shepherds and assorted farm animals. This year, they will celebrate their 35th wedding anniversary.   Let's dive into today's show! [00:01 – 08:08] Opening Segment Jenn is a transportation professional An advice Jenn wants to give to young Engineers Some things not taught at Engineering school Be prepared for change Jenn's earlier years as an Engineer   [08:09 – 14:49] Let's talk about the skills Technical and soft skills must marry each other Jenn's big key to success Communicate: listen and understand A shift to the private sector What could be helpful for this transition phase   [14:50 – 17:16] Be willing to do these things Failure is not fatal! Be willing to learn Be willing to try new things Be willing to fail, and get up again   [17:07 – 21:07] Closing Segment Parting Notes Tweetable Quotes: “Be flexible is my key message [to young Engineers].” - Jennifer Brandenburg “Engineers are notorious for not being able to communicate.” - Jennifer Brandenburg “Don't let failure block your career.” - Jennifer Brandenburg “Listening is a really big part of being an effective communicator.” - Dr. James Bryant   Connect to Jennifer: Follow her on LinkedIn, and don't forget to shoot her an email at jbrandenburg@agileassets.com Important Resources to Note:  Are you ready for the UnWebinar today? If you're not registered, here's the link for more info if you're interested in joining the next sessions:https://link.betteryou4u.com/unwebinar   Here's a link to the Engineer's Blueprint for a balanced life:  https://betteryou4u.com/change-starts-here/   Our Facebook Community is now open! Sign up here for the Facebook group to get exclusive access!   Schedule a complimentary Introductory Coaching Session   Don't forget to sign-up for email updates! https://betteryou4u.com/eys-email-update/ Sponsors: Banowetz Marketing: Growing a business is hard. Banowetz Marketing provides an action plan and expert help so your family business can thrive BanowetzMarketing.com/James Coupon Code: JAMES to get 3 FREE hours of logo design or redesign work with the purchase of any other product.    If you are impacted by this content, please be sure to subscribe for more access to the empowering conversations from myself and guests who are working to help you engineer your success! Use this link to drop a question or a topic that you would like to see covered on a future episode: Questions or topic suggestions Let's connect! Find me on my LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram. I'd love to hear from you. You have the strength of a hero within you. Check out my website https://betteryou4u.com/ and learn how to unlock your potential and achieve success both in business and in life.

NABWIC presents comments for U. S. Secretary of Transportation, Pete Buttigieg, and Ebony Pittman, Deputy Secretary NC Department of Transportation.  Tune in to listen to segments from NABWIC's Billion Dollar Luncheon in Transportation Opportunities.   Pete Buttigieg took office in January, 2021, as the 19th U.S. Secretary of Transportation. Prior to joining the Biden-Harris Administration, Secretary Buttigieg served two terms as mayor of his hometown of South Bend, Indiana. A graduate of Harvard University and a Rhodes Scholar at Oxford, Buttigieg served for seven years as an officer in the U.S. Navy Reserve, taking a leave of absence from the mayor's office for a deployment to Afghanistan in 2014.In South Bend, “Mayor Pete” Buttigieg worked across the aisle to transform the city's future and improve residents' everyday lives. As deputy secretary for Business Administration, Ebony J. Pittman directs the N.C. Department of Transportation's Office of Civil Rights, the Office of Historically Black Colleges and Universities Outreach and oversees Purchasing and Facilities Management. As a 16-year veteran of the N.C. Department of Justice, Pittman provided legal support to NCDOT on a wide range of transportation issues related to the use of highway right-of-way, state contracting and procurement, and personnel matters. Most recently, Pittman provided legal support to the N.C. Turnpike Authority. _____________________________ NABWIC's Vision: The Vision of the National Association of Black Women in Construction (NABWIC) is to build lasting strategic partnerships with first-rate organizations and individuals that will provide ground-breaking and innovative solutions for black women in construction and their respective communities.| NABWIC.ORG

Winter storms can make traveling in the Carolinas hazardous.  Alex, Jamie and Jess talk with Jen Thompson from the North Carolina Department of Transportation about the process that keeps roads clear, the pre-storm preparation, and the science of brine.

Eric Boyette was named secretary for the N.C. Department of Transportation by Governor Roy Cooper in February 2020. As transportation secretary, Boyette oversees one of the largest state-maintained highway systems in the nation, and all modes of transportation, including aviation, ferries, rail, public transit and bicycle and pedestrian transportation, as well as the Office of Civil Rights and Division of Motor Vehicles.  He is the chairman of the N.C. Turnpike Authority Board of Directors and serves on the State Ports Authority Board of Directors and State Emergency Response Commission.   Boyette brings more than 25 years of state government experience in various roles, with responsibilities ranging from technical to financial practices. As deputy secretary for Business Administration, Ebony J. Pittman directs the N.C. Department of Transportation's Office of Civil Rights, the Office of Historically Black Colleges and Universities Outreach and oversees Purchasing and Facilities Management. As a 16-year veteran of the N.C. Department of Justice, Pittman provided legal support to NCDOT on a wide range of transportation issues related to the use of highway right-of-way, state contracting and procurement, and personnel matters _________________________________________ NABWIC's Vision: The Vision of the National Association of Black Women in Construction (NABWIC) is to build lasting strategic partnerships with first-rate organizations and individuals that will provide ground-breaking and innovative solutions for black women in construction and their respective communities.| NABWIC.ORG