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RALEIGH — A North Carolina transportation official recently told the U.S. House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure that more federal funding is needed for workforce development, particularly in economically-disadvantaged communities.

RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Transportation’s Division of Aviation is accepting applications from airports for its 2022 Aviation Career Education Academy Grant Program. 

RALEIGH – Have an idea for improving traffic safety in your North Carolina community? 

ROCKINGHAM — More than 8 tons of trash were picked up from Richmond County roadways in October, according to the monthly solid waste report.

RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Transportation is urging the public to pay more attention around railroad tracks and crossings as part of Rail Safety Week (Sept. 20-26).

ROCKINGHAM — Planes flying into the Richmond County Airport will have a smoother landing following a recent project.

RALEIGH — A bill to help keep North Carolina’s roads clean has cleared its first committee — with a few changes.

RALEIGH — As part of its litter removal efforts, including the ongoing Litter Sweep, N.C. Department of Transportation crews, contractors and volunteers have now collected more than 4 million pounds of litter from roadsides this year. 

NORTHAMPTON COUNTY — The National Work Zone Memorial, which honors people killed in highway work zones, is on public display this week in North Carolina.

RALEIGH — As part of its litter removal efforts, N.C. Department of Transportation crews, contractors and volunteers have now collected more than 3 million pounds of litter from roadsides this year.