North Carolina Department of Transportation

FEMA releases $255.8M more in Helene recovery funds

May 7, 2026 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — The Federal Emergency Management Agency announced the release of another $255.8 million to support 85 recovery projects across North Carolina in the wake of Hurricane Helene, according to an April 23 agency press […]

PEN America launches a US safety program for authors facing harassment

April 18, 2026 Hillel Italie

NEW YORK— A coalition of publishers and literary agencies are teaming with PEN America on an initiative meant to counter a growing trend of harassment against members of the literary community. PEN America, the century-old […]

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Audit finds 54% of NC trucking licenses issued illegally to foreigners

January 9, 2026 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — More than $48.75 million in federal highway dollars for North Carolina could be in jeopardy after the U.S. Department of Transportation issued news of an audit showing 54% of trucking driver’s licenses in […]

Legislative committee updated on NCDMV progress

November 7, 2025 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — The N.C. House Select Committee on Government Efficiency heard updates from various state officials related to improving operations of the North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles during a three-hour hearing last Wednesday. Testimony […]

Boliek releases DMV audits

August 14, 2025 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — The North Carolina Office of the State Auditor released two audits of the state’s Division of Motor Vehicles last week. One report is a 435-page performance audit, and the other is a 159-page […]

Audit says NCDOT stayed within budget

January 24, 2025 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — The North Carolina Department of Transportation operated under budget during the 2024 fiscal year, according to a new report released by the state auditor’s office. The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) spent […]

General Assembly overrides 3 Cooper vetoes

July 5, 2024 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — All three of Gov. Roy Cooper’s vetoes issued during the legislative short session have been successfully overridden by the legislature. The vetoes overridden include House Bill 198, DOT Legislative Changes; House Bill 237, Various […]