No end in sight to government shutdown anytime soon. The National Park closures in NC affected by the shutdown may remain closed for awhile. Washington has now set their sights on the next fight- the nation debt ceiling. Failing to
Highway Speed Limits in Triangle Increased
Highway speed limits on three Triangle highways will increase from 65 to 70 mph in the next week. After new speed limit signs are in place on the highways the new speed limit of 70 mph will take affect. This
Blue Ridge Parkway Open With No Road Closures
The Blue Ridge Parkway is open without any road closures. A Blue Ridge Parkway is a slow-paced and relaxing drive with stunning long-range vistas and close-up views of the rugged mountains and landscapes of the Appalachian Highlands. The Parkway meanders
Carowinds Adding New Mega-slides and Other Improvements for 2014
Carowinds plans to make improvements for the 2014 years with 2 new water slides. The mega-slides are the first phase of a multi-year, multi-million dollar capital investment plan at the park. The slides will rise over 4 stories high and
NC Flash Floods in Western NC
Thunderstorms across western North Carolina stalled on Saturday and dumped about a foot of rain on the area, causing power outages and flash floods that flooded homes and washed out roads and bridges.There were 18 reports of swift-water rescues.Parts of
Blue Ridge Parkway Closure Due to Road Damage
The Blue Ridge Parkway is closed for 21 miles from Milepost 376 at Ox Creek Road to Milepost 355 at Mt. Mitchell State Park. The closure was neccessarydue to structual damage to the road as a result of heavy and