North Carolina
FRA announces it invests nearly $124M in grant funding towards NC railroads
RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — The Biden-Harris Administration is allocating nearly $124 million to expand rail service, improve safety and strengthen supply chains.
The projects include an upgrade to the rail line between Charlotte and Oakboro in Stanley County, as well as expanding the capacity of the North Carolina Railroad Company’s NC Line.
Nationwide, over $2.4 billion in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding is being invested in 122 rail improvement projects in 41 states and Washington, D.C., according to a Tuesday press release.
Administered through the Federal Railroad Administration of the U.S. Department of Transportation (FRA)’s Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) Program, these grants will benefit every region across the country, especially in rural communities.
SEE ALSO | Construction starts on railroad connecting Raleigh to Richmond: ‘Generational investment’
A rail line that will connect Raleigh to Richmond is finally becoming a reality after two decades in the making. The construction is expected to take two years.
“Today’s investments in our rail systems reflect the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to building a stronger, safer, and more resilient transportation network,” U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said. “Through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, we’re funding rail infrastructure projects that create jobs and expand workforce development, reduce costs for consumers, and directly benefit communities across the country. Each project advances a future where our supply chains are stronger, passenger rail more accessible, and freight movement safer and more efficient.”
According to the press release, CRISI is “the only federal grant program prioritizing smaller, short-line railroads” important to the economy and regional supply chains.
The funding is part of the White House’s Investing in America agenda. The administration has made in nearly 300 rail projects and other emerging passenger rail corridors through Bipartisan Infrastructure Law-funded FRA grant programs.
SEE ALSO | Train ridership on the rise in North Carolina
Copyright © 2024 WTVD-TV. All Rights Reserved.
Friends and family members gathered in Washington state on Saturday, remembering former Miss North Carolina Carrie Everett, who died on Easter Sunday. Another memorial service is planned in North Carolina next month.
Web Editor : Sydney Ross
Posted
Virginia 3, North Carolina 0 | First Quarter
Virginia 3, North Carolina 0 | Q1 8:19
After a faceoff win by Henry Metz, Brendan Millon finds Truitt Sunderland to give the Hoos a 3-0 lead. Timeout North Carolina.
Virginia 2, North Carolina 0 | Q1 9:00
Brendan Millon gets the scoring started for the Cavaliers with a question mark style goal. On the defensive end, Jake Marek opens the game with three early saves with his third save setting up a transition goal by Tommy Snyder.
Virginia vs North Carolina pregame notes
UVA owns a 59-33 advantage since the series began in 1938.
The 59 wins are UVA’s most against any opponent in program history (followed by 51 against Duke).
In Chapel Hill last year, the Tar Heels defeated the Cavaliers 18-9, snapping UVA’s six-game series win streak.
UVA has won nine of the last 11 meetings, dating back to 2018.
The Hoos have won the last two meetings with Carolina at Klöckner Stadium, 11-4 in 2022 and 14-6 in 2024.
The Tar Heels’ four goals in 2022 marked the fewest goals in a game under Joe Breschi, who was named UNC’s head coach in 2006.
The last time the Tar Heels knocked off the Cavaliers at Klöckner was a 16-13 decision during the first of three games between the two teams in 2021.
Later that year, UVA claimed back-to-back meetings against the Heels, including in the NCAA semifinals on the way to capturing the 2021 national title over Maryland.
Follow
HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Fire crews are responding to a brush fire near Howard Gap Road in Hendersonville on Friday evening.
The fire is across the street from the Ebenezer Baptist Church and near the Highlands Square Shopping Center.
Henderson County Fire Marshal Glen Gillette said crews are fighting “blowdown from Helene.”
NEW WILDFIRES IGNITE IN WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA FOREST AMID WORSENING DROUGHT
Around 11 p.m., the fire appears larger than it did an hour ago because crews are backburning, which refers to using fire to help control the wildfire.
Dana Fire Department Chief Jimmy Womack said that what was a 3-acre fire an hour ago will be an 8-acre fire due to back burning. He said the fire is 80% contained.
Womack said the cause of the fire is unknown, but one of the conditions contributing to the blaze is the Helene blowdown.
“There’s a lot of blowdown in these woods behind us. That’s what creates most of the problem,” said Womack.
Womack said there has been no property damage and no injuries have been reported for this fire in the woods that 24 personnel are fighting. They got the call to arrive at 6:05 p.m.
LOCAL NEWS
Dana Fire and Rescue and Henderson County Fire Department are supporting the U.S. Forest Service with this fire.
Glen said no structures are threatened at this time and Howard Gap Road is closed.
JOIN THE CONVERSATION (1)
This story will be updated as new information is discovered.
-
Technology6 minutes agoThe future of local TV news has taken a Trumpian turn
-
World12 minutes agoPope Leo says remarks about world being ‘ravaged by a handful of tyrants’ were not aimed at Trump: report
-
Politics18 minutes agoTrump renews bridge, power plant threat against Iran in push for deal, mocks ‘tough guy’ IRGC
-
Health24 minutes agoLoneliness may be silently eroding your memory, new research reveals
-
Sports30 minutes agoESPN’s Stephen A Smith hears boos from WrestleMania 42 crowd
-
Technology36 minutes agoChinese robot breaks human world record in Beijing half-marathon
-
Business42 minutes agoCivil case against Alec Baldwin, ‘Rust’ movie producers advances toward a trial
-
Entertainment48 minutes agoKarol G at Coachella was a global hit. Yet other foreign acts fear touring the U.S.