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To stripe and install weather resistant markers for the Diverging Diamond Interchange (DDI) on N.C. 133, the Department of Transportation will close N.C. 133/Village Road/River Road between the interchange ramps for U.S. 17/74/76 near Belville/Leland this weekend, weather permitting. The closure starts at 5 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 1 and is expected to end by 6 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 3. The weekend closure is necessary so crews can place thermoplastic lane striping, which is…
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As you may know, there has been much discussion about potential changes and improvements at the entrance to Compass Pointe on Highway 74/76 in the wake of the tragic accident which claimed the life of Lindsey Benton. For more information, click here for an article that appeared in the Star-News. I have received numerous emails about the intersection, mostly from residents of Compass Pointe. While counties in North Carolina are not involved in building or…
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The North Carolina Department of Transportation will close approximately one half mile of SR 1430 (Cedar Hill Road) in both directions immediately South of Royster Road NE beginning Monday, September 19, 2016 at 9:00 am until Thursday, September 14, 2017, weather permitting. A structure is to be constructed over Cartwheel Branch in addition to various utility and roadway operations that is being performed in conjunction with the construction of I-140 from US 74/76 (Andrew Jackson…
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There are a number of ways you can get updates on road flooding in and near Brunswick County: Facebook: Leland NC Traffic Reports Facebook Group (established by concerned citizens) Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office Brunswick County Emergency Services Twitter: Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office Brunswick County Emergency Services NCDOT Southern Coast Telephone: 511 Information Line
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As Tropical Storm Hermine nears the Florida coast, Duke Energy is prepared there and planning for potential severe weather impacts in the Carolinas beginning as early as Friday. Duke Energy and its staff of meteorologists are closely monitoring weather conditions, activating their storm center and making preparations with crews and equipment to respond as quickly as possible should customers in the Carolinas experience any disruptions in their service. “Tropical storms like Hermine are often challenging…
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