NCDMV now allows second consecutive online renewals, including REAL ID licenses WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. – More than 18,000 North Carolinians have successfully renewed their driver licenses online for a second consecutive time in just two weeks, according to the N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles (NCDMV), marking a significant shift in how residents handle license renewals.…… read more »
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18,000 North Carolina Drivers Use Expanded Online Renewal Service in First Two Weeks
NCDOT Emphasizes Safety During State Fair Season, Wraps Up Fall Litter Sweep
RALEIGH, N.C. – The North Carolina Department of Transportation highlighted several key initiatives this week, including enhanced rail safety measures at the N.C. State Fair, pedestrian safety awareness programs, and the successful completion of its Fall Litter Sweep campaign. State Fair Rail Safety Takes Center Stage As the N.C. State Fair continues through Oct. 26,…… read more »
NCDOT Reports Major Hurricane Helene Recovery Progress as New Transit and Safety Initiatives Launch
RALEIGH, N.C. — The North Carolina Department of Transportation announced significant milestones in Hurricane Helene recovery efforts this week, while simultaneously launching new public transit services and safety campaigns across the state. Hurricane Helene Recovery Reaches 98% Completion Nearly one year after Hurricane Helene devastated Western North Carolina, NCDOT officials report that 98% of closed…… read more »
North Carolina Invites Young Artists to Take Flight in 2026 Aviation Art Contest
RALEIGH, N.C. — The North Carolina Department of Transportation’s Division of Aviation has launched its annual call for submissions to the 2026 North Carolina Aviation Art Contest, inviting student artists statewide to explore the intersection of creativity and flight. The competition, which has become a celebrated tradition for young artists across North Carolina, challenges participants…… read more »
North Carolina Launches Statewide Child Passenger Safety Campaign to Combat Improper Car Seat Installation
RALEIGH, N.C. — State officials launched a comprehensive child passenger safety campaign Monday, targeting a critical problem that affects eight out of 10 families: improperly installed or used car seats. The North Carolina Governor’s Highway Safety Program, in partnership with the North Carolina Office of State Fire Marshal and Safe Kids NC, kicked off the…… read more »
U.S. 52 Ramp Closures in Winston-Salem Extended Through September 19
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – North Carolina Department of Transportation contractors have extended the closure of U.S. 52 northbound ramps at Hanes Mill Road through September 19, as part of an ongoing highway widening project. The northbound on and off ramps at Hanes Mill Road, originally scheduled to reopen September 17, are now expected to resume normal…… read more »
NC By Train Launches Special Game Day Service for Carolina Panthers Home Games
RALEIGH, N.C. — Football fans across North Carolina now have a convenient and eco-friendly way to reach Carolina Panthers home games, thanks to adjusted train schedules announced by NC By Train. The state’s passenger rail service has modified its timetable to accommodate seven Panthers home games during the 2025 season, offering fans an alternative to…… read more »
NCDOT Highlights Storm Preparedness, Unique Ferry Commute, and Fall Cleanup Initiative
RALEIGH, N.C. — The North Carolina Department of Transportation this week emphasized storm preparedness as peak hurricane season continues, while highlighting unique transportation services including a ferry-assisted school bus route and announcing the launch of its biannual litter cleanup campaign. Peak Storm Season Demands Continued Vigilance North Carolina has faced significant challenges from multiple tropical…… read more »
North Carolina Moves to Honor 23 Overlooked Fallen State Troopers with Bridge Dedications
RALEIGH, NC — The North Carolina Department of Transportation is nearing completion of a comprehensive effort to ensure that 23 state troopers killed in the line of duty receive the bridge naming honors they were never awarded, with all dedications expected to be completed by the end of 2025. The initiative, launched in partnership with…… read more »
NCDOT Launches Labor Day Safety Campaign as Hurricane Recovery Continues
RALEIGH, NC – The North Carolina Department of Transportation this week launched its annual Labor Day safety initiative while completing recovery efforts from Hurricane Erin and announcing new transportation infrastructure developments across the state. Enhanced DUI Enforcement for Labor Day Weekend NCDOT has activated its “Booze It & Lose It” campaign, running through September 7,…… read more »
