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Travelers prepare for Memorial Day weekend traffic

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3 months ago

May 24, 2025

www.youtube.com – WRAL – 2025-05-24 08:52:03

SUMMARY: As Memorial Day weekend approaches, many travelers have already hit the roads, particularly around I40 and South Saunders Street, experiencing steady but expectedly heavier traffic tomorrow. Travelers express excitement for the holiday but frustration with congestion and reckless driving. Many plan to relax by barbecuing and spending time with family, like Sean Shanker at the lake. To avoid traffic headaches, locals recommend leaving early, ideally before midday, and packing water and snacks. The NC DOT’s Click It or Ticket campaign reminds drivers to prioritize safety by buckling up and driving carefully throughout the busy weekend. Preparation is essential for a smoother trip.

Many people have already taken to the roads heading into the Memorial Day weekend. WRAL spoke with some travelers about the traffic they’ve seen so far.

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NCDEQ denies permit application for company accused of unpermitted mining

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7 hours ago

August 28, 2025

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ncnewsline.com – Christine Zhu – 2025-08-28 05:30:00

SUMMARY: The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) denied a mining permit application from Horizon 30 LLC for operations near Poplar in Mitchell County, citing violations of the Mining Act of 1971. Residents expressed concerns about environmental damage along the Nolichucky River caused by unpermitted mining. Horizon 30 had ignored previous cease orders and operated illegally on about 50 acres. A Watauga Superior Court judge issued an injunction in August demanding an immediate halt. DEQ will continue monitoring and a court hearing is scheduled for September 23 to review Horizon 30’s reclamation plan, aiming to protect local watersheds and communities.

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Law officers highlight boater safety ahead of holiday weekend: ' Please don't drink and drive'

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15 hours ago

August 27, 2025

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www.youtube.com – ABC11 – 2025-08-27 21:43:17

SUMMARY: Law enforcement agencies are emphasizing boater safety at Harris Lake ahead of Labor Day weekend following the recent death of 10-year-old Brooklyn Mae Carroll, who was killed by a suspected drunk boater. The “On the Road, On the Water, Don’t Drink and Drive” campaign, now in its 15th year, aims to promote sober boating and driving to prevent tragedies. Officer Jake Thompson highlighted the devastating impact of distracted or impaired boating. Over a third of boating fatalities involve alcohol. Officials urge everyone to prioritize safety and sobriety, with Brooklyn’s family actively spreading awareness via yard signs and online updates during the holiday weekend.

“Please, if you are listening to this, think before you act, before you get behind the wheel of a car or boat.”

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Governor Josh Stein launches new task force on energy affordability

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20 hours ago

August 27, 2025

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www.youtube.com – WRAL – 2025-08-27 16:17:56

SUMMARY: Governor Josh Stein has launched a bipartisan energy policy task force to address rising power bills in North Carolina amid surging demand from data centers and rapid state growth. The group includes regulators, lawmakers, utilities, major companies like Duke Energy, Amazon, Google, Toyota, and clean energy advocates. Its main goal is to keep energy affordable while balancing costs between households and large industrial users. Stein emphasized learning from other states on cost-sharing for new power infrastructure. The task force also aims to protect economic development, warning that federal clean energy cuts could risk 50,000 jobs and increase bills by up to 18%.