Richard Stradling

2 weeks ago | newsobserver.com | Richard Stradling

A Norfolk Southern train arrives at the company's yard in the River Arts District of Asheville. The train was the first to reach Asheville from Tennessee since the remnants of Hurricane Helene washed out tracks along the French Broad River in late September 2024. Norfolk Southern Now that freight trains are reaching Asheville again, Norfolk Southern says it has turned its attention to restoring its tracks that connect the mountains with the rest of North Carolina.

2 weeks ago | charlotteobserver.com | Richard Stradling

A Norfolk Southern train arrives at the company's yard in the River Arts District of Asheville. The train was the first to reach Asheville from Tennessee since the remnants of Hurricane Helene washed out tracks along the French Broad River in late September 2024. Norfolk Southern Now that freight trains are reaching Asheville again, Norfolk Southern says it has turned its attention to restoring its tracks that connect the mountains with the rest of North Carolina.

2 weeks ago | heraldsun.com | Richard Stradling

A Norfolk Southern train arrives at the company’s yard in the River Arts District of Asheville. The train was the first to reach Asheville from Tennessee since the remnants of Hurricane Helene washed out tracks along the French Broad River in late September 2024. Norfolk Southern Now that freight trains are reaching Asheville again, Norfolk Southern says it has turned its attention to restoring its tracks that connect the mountains with the rest of North Carolina.

2 weeks ago | newsobserver.com | Evan Moore |Lexi Solomon |Richard Stradling

North Carolina drivers face many important laws designed for road safety and fairness. Drivers should know the rules for passing bicycles, how penalties work for expired tags, and what to do during a traffic stop. This coverage addresses issues such as the consequences of brake-checking, turning at red lights, and abiding by left-lane driving laws.

2 weeks ago | newsobserver.com | Richard Stradling

When people board a GoRaleigh bus, they have a decision to make as they move down the aisle: Do I really want to sit on that? The cloth seats on GoRaleigh buses have not aged well. The cloth absorbs spilled food, drink and other substances, creating stains, odors and wet spots that make riders keep hunting for something better. That's changing. GoRaleigh is replacing the worn cloth seats with new vinyl ones that are easier to keep clean.