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Infrastructure

Douglas Emhoff, Pete Buttigieg plan visit to Raleigh to sell infrastructure plan

Jordan Schrader, News & Observer – Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff, the husband of Vice President Kamala Harris, will stop in Raleigh on Friday to promote the Biden administration’s infrastructure plan.

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What could Biden’s infrastructure proposal mean for NC? Here are some possibilities

Brian Murphy, News & Observer – Vice President Kamala Harris is coming to North Carolina on Monday to tout the benefits of President Joe Biden’s $2 trillion infrastructure proposal. But …
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Raleigh-to-Richmond is just one of the new Amtrak routes NC could add under Biden plan

Brian Murphy, News & Observer – More direct train service between Raleigh and Richmond — and cities beyond. New passenger lines running to the North Carolina coast and to the …
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Charlotte’s growth plan under fire from unlikely alliance of developers and activists

6 years ago  •  Charlotte Region, Local, Infrastructure

Danielle Chemtob, Charlotte Observer – First, Charlotte City Council voiced concern about a long-term plan to guide the city’s growth, casting doubt on the possibility of approving it next month. …
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Norfolk Southern to Charlotte: You can’t use our tracks for the Red Line

6 years ago  •  Charlotte Region, Infrastructure

Hunter Sáenz, WCNC – Assistant City Manager Taiwo Jaiyeoba said the Red Line was headed in a positive direction. Norfolk Southern said it hasn’t changed its mind: No sharing tracks. …
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Bill helps rebrand the Southeast Regional Airport Authority

6 years ago  •  Infrastructure, Piedmont

W. Curt Vincent, Laurinburg Exchange – A revised bill in the North Carolina Senate has rebranded the Laurinburg-Maxton Airport’s governing body and given Scotland County more representation on that board. …
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