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ELON — To address the ever-growing popularity of commercial and recreational drone use, Elon University’s School of Communications in partnership with the N.C. Department of Transportation and others will be hosting Elon Drone Day on Nov. 8.

ELLERBE — Fifteen crashes in five years recently led the N.C. Department of Transportation to make an intersection a four-way stop.

RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Transportation’s Aviation Division has been honored with three awards from the North Carolina Airport Association.

RALEIGH — As we enter one of the deadliest weeks of the year for North Carolina motorists, local law enforcement agencies plan to increase patrols this weekend to remind drivers and passengers to buckle up.

ROCKINGHAM — More than 400 bags of garbage were picked up along Richmond County roads during the month of September.

RALEIGH — A study showing how the N.C. Department of Transportation was able to reduce serious crashes after rural roads were striped with long-life lane markings has garnered national attention.

ROCKINGHAM — More than $240,000 is being distributed to Richmond County municipalities to help make road repairs.

RALEIGH – Hundreds of people in communities across the state will come together tomorrow for the walking event of the year by participating in National Walk to School Day.

RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Transportation’s crews, contractors and volunteers have collected more than 10 million pounds of litter from roadsides, nearly breaking the state’s record for litter collection set in 2019.  

RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Transportation is distributing more than $143.1 million in State Street Aid to Municipalities, also known as Powell Bill funds, to 509 municipalities statewide.