Sputtering debate over NC internet access may have new urgency
A legislative proposal could overhaul broadband rules. A new report warns of economic and educational disadvantages for communities without high-speed internet access.…more
Articles Concerning
Economy
Advisory group interested in deleting I-77 tolls, despite steep cost
Letting the state take over toll collection on I-77 would be costly and logistically difficult. Deleting the tolls entirely could be even more costly, but it may……more
Mapping Mecklenburg evictions reveals neighborhood trends
Study in Charlotte and Mecklenburg County found poverty, children, race and gentrification all raised eviction rates in neighborhoods. Durham study had similar findings.…more
Urgent dam repairs may cost town of Lake Lure millions
Town officials disregarded state warnings and apparently did little maintenance work on their high-risk dam for years. Catching up on those overdue repairs will come at a……more
Toll lane advisory board gets earful on costs of I-77 contract options
Altering or canceling the controversial 26-mile Interstate 77 toll lane project north of Charlotte would potentially cost state taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars.…more
- 1
- 2
- 3
- …
- 109
- Next Page »