North Carolina, Interstate 40

NCDOT sets new date for reopening I-40 in Western North Carolina after Helene
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy pledges federal support to fully rebuild the highway through the Pigeon River Gorge between North Carolina and Tennessee.
Stretch of North Carolina interstate that collapsed during Helene to reopen next month
A section of Interstate 40 in western North Carolina that collapsed during Hurricane Helene’s historic flooding will reopen to traffic on March 1. Gov.
Interstate 40 partially reopening in western North Carolina in March
This announcement comes after a visit by the U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy surveyed Helene Recovery in the area.
2 lanes of Helene-damaged portion of I-40 in western NC set to reopen soon: Governor Stein
NORTH CAROLINA, USA — Two lanes on a portion of I-40 that suffered catastrophic damage when Hurricane Helene hit western North Carolina are planning to reopen by the beginning of March, according to North Carolina Governor Josh Stein.
Stretch of I-40 that collapsed during Helene to reopen
A section of Interstate 40 in western North Carolina that collapsed during Hurricane Helene’s historic flooding will reopen to traffic by March 1, Gov. Josh Stein announced Monday while visiting the roadway’s shuttered portion and meeting with U.
ReString Appalachia helps musicians in western North Carolina after Helene
The song in the hills of Appalachia sounds different to every musician, but one thing binds every person who picks up an instrument: playing is like therapy. “There’s only one
I-40 in North Carolina to reopen in March, nearly 6 months after Hurricane Helene
Interstate 40 is set to reopen March 1, nearly six months after Hurricane Helene washed out parts of the highway in North Carolina and Tennessee with flooding and debris.
Part of I-40 opening near North Carolina-Tennessee line by March, Stein says
As of Monday, I-40 remains closed from the Tennessee state line to Exit 20 (U.S. 276/Jonathan Creek Road). Since it will ...
Western Carolina hosts Peterson and East Tennessee State
East Tennessee State visits the Western Carolina Catamounts after Quimari Peterson scored 22 points in the Buccaneers' 66-59 win against the Samford Bulldogs.
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I-40 expected to open to drivers March 1
HAYWOOD COUNTY, N.C. (WSPA) – North Carolina Governor Josh Stein said I-40 is expected to open to drivers on March 1. “The idea is to have one lane going in each direction at a reduced speed,” said ...
I-40 section damaged by Helene will reopen in early March, NC Gov. Josh Stein says
Gov. Josh Stein announced the opening during a Feb. 10 visit from Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy.
Days of torrential rain prompt multiday flood threat in Southeast including areas still recovering from Helene
Winter storms moving across the country will produce heavy rain for the majority of the workweek across the Southeast, ...
7 Western NC locations to put on your 2025 bucket list, among most beautiful in NC
Southern Living has previously praised Western NC for its beauty. Here's the reasoning behind the 7 locations writers chose ...
Winter weather alerts issued for parts of the region, minor impacts expected for some
Winter weather alerts go into effect Tuesday morning The Winter Weather Advisory includes: Lee, Scott, Washington, Wise, ...
U.S. Secretary of Transportation surveys Helene recovery in western NC
Sean Duffy, the U.S. Secretary of Transportation, was in Haywood County on Monday morning to survey recovery efforts after ...