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NC Toll 540 opens, expected to make 'a world of difference' for drivers
There is a quicker way to get to and from the south of the Triangle. A highway project that has been years in the making has opened the first phase.North Carolina Department of Transportation opened a new section of Highway 540. This is phase one of the 540 Project.ABC11 was there Tuesday when county leaders were here for the official ribbon cutting.The 18-mile stretch of highway spans from NC-55 Bypass Apex to the I-40/I-42 interchange in Garner.The new roadway will be open to drivers starting tomorrow.The Bells Lake Road and Old Stage Road interchanges are still under construction. Specifically, the...
Roads and lakes closed in Wake County as heavy rains cause overflows and strand drivers
Police chief warns drivers to stay vigilant with more rain on the way. In the Triangle and across the state, several roads have closed due to floodwaters and downed trees. This comes as we prepare for even more rain from Hurricane Helene. A flood warning is still in effect for...
NC tax preparer pleads guilty to dozens of charges after ABC11 Troubleshooter investigation
New details in a Troubleshooter investigation into a Raleigh tax preparer Fwala Serge Muyamuna.He pleaded guilty to more than two dozen state tax charges.ABC11 Troubleshooter first brought you complaints about Muyamuna in the fall of 2023. Teresia Porter showed us her tax returns done at D&V Taxes, also known as Tax Experts.Authorities say Muyamuna was the manager, operator, and tax return preparer of Tax Experts/D & V Taxes and Accounting/DV Taxes in Raleigh. Porter showed us taxes filed by Muyamuna, which had thousands of dollars worth of deductions she said had nothing to do with her.After our investigation, Muyamuna is...
Pro-Palestine protesters block downtown Raleigh traffic, demand ceasefire in Israel-Hamas war
It's been nearly a year since the war in Gaza, and tensions remain high in the Middle East. Recent Israeli attacks on Hezbollah targets in Lebanon have reignited calls for peace. In Raleigh, traffic ground to a halt as Pro-Palestine protesters filled the streets, voicing their demands for a ceasefire.
Renderings of reimagined sports and entertainment district in Raleigh: 'Better than Dubai'
When Iyad Kuran first saw the renderings for the Raleigh Sports and Entertainment District submitted with a recent rezoning request to the City of Raleigh, one thing came to mind."If it's that picture, and it's gonna be by that stadium, what I'm looking at as a businessman, it's going to be better than Dubai," said Kuran, owner of Sharazad Coffee & Tea Hookah on Hillsborough Street.He was referring to Carter-Finley Stadium and reacting to the proposed mixed-use development around the Lenovo Center.You imagine this project and what it looks to me, it looks better than North Hills."If this is going...
Wake County calls for applications for Waste Reduction Grant program
The Wake County Solid Waste Division is calling on local businesses, educational institutions and nonprofit organizations to apply for a grant to assist with creating projects that will help divert waste from the landfill. Applications are being accepted now through Nov. 15. “All Wake County residents and organizations can do their part to help reduce waste,” said Wake County Commissioner Matt Calabria. […] The post Wake County calls for applications for Waste Reduction Grant program first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Clayton is second fastest in restoring power
CLAYTON — The town’s Electric Department has posted the second-fastest power restoration time in the state. The Electric Department received the Certificate of Excellence in Reliability at the ElectriCities 2024 Annual Conference, where Clayton exceeded the five-year national average for reliable service. “Our team’s ability to restore power quickly is a testament to their hard work and commitment to keeping […] The post Clayton is second fastest in restoring power first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
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