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Governor McCrory Touts North Carolina Classics in Friendly Wager with Wisconsin Governor

Posted: 06 Apr 2015 10:16 AM PDT

Governor Pat McCrory announced a wager he has with Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker today over the outcome of tonight's Duke University Blue Devils vs. University of Wisconsin Badgers NCAA Men's Division I basketball championship game.

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Governor McCrory Hails Progress of NC Native Lowell Oakley

Posted: 06 Apr 2015 09:36 AM PDT

Raleigh, N.C. - Governor Pat McCrory sent best wishes out to Durham native Lowell Oakley as he continues his competition on the NBC program, "The Voice."

 

"Lowell continues his quest to win one of the most prestigious talent contests in the nation," Governor McCrory said. "Lowell is displaying the quality of talent North Carolina continues to produce for the enjoyment of every American. He certainly  has my vote."

 

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Connections to History: NCDOT Constructs Tour Stops at Bentonville Battlefield Historic Site

Posted: 02 Apr 2015 09:12 AM PDT

RALEIGH — The Battle of Bentonville, fought March 19-21, 1865, near modern day Newton Grove, was the largest battle ever fought in North Carolina, and was one of the last engagements of the Civil War. At the Bentonville Battlefield Historic Site in southern Johnston County, visitors can relive history and learn about what happened during those three days 150 years ago. To help enhance the visitor experience, the N.C. Department of Transportation partnered with the Bentonville Battlefield Historic Site, under the N.C. Department of Cultural Resources, to construct three new tour stops along the roads used for the battlefield driving tour. A video about this project is available on YouTube. "We are proud to be able to partner with the Department of Cultural Resources on this important project that will enhance the historic site, as well as improve safety for those who are taking the driving tour," said NCDOT Board of Transportation Member Gus Tulloss, who represents Division Four, which is the six county region including Johnston County. Previously visitors would have to park on the side of the road at stops while taking the driving tour. The new tour stops provide visitors with a place to safely pull off of the road out of the way of traffic. Historical markers and interpretive materials are located at each stop, providing visitors with information about what happened at that location. The new tour stops are located off of Harper House Road, Battlefield Road and Mill Creek Church Road. NCDOT's Division Four administered the $240,000 federally-funded contract for this work, which was awarded to PLT Construction. The department also assisted the historic site with securing the federal funding for the project. "They were providing the funds and we were providing the construction and inspection of the projects," said NCDOT Division Four Engineer Tim Little. "We were very excited to do this project because it is a way to preserve history for the battlefield."   Construction began in December 2014 and was completed in mid-March of this year. The tour stops opened in time for the 150th anniversary reenactment of the battle on March 21 and 22, where thousands of attendees were able to see first-hand what the Battle of Bentonville was like. "The addition of the new tour stops that we are doing now just enhances the site even more," said Bentonville Battlefield State Historic Site Manager Donny Taylor. "This opens up more areas of the battlefield that we had not been able to interpret in the past and gives people a more concise history of what was done there," said Bentonville Battlefield Historic Site Manager Donny Taylor. This was the second time NCDOT constructed tour stops at the battlefield. The first ones were constructed in 2004 and were so successful in giving visitors a safe location to stop and learn more about the battle, that the department was able to partner again with NCDCR to construct three additional tour stops. ***NCDOT***
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This Week at NCDOT – April 2, 2015

Posted: 02 Apr 2015 08:20 AM PDT

RALEIGH — The following are highlights from the past week at the N.C. Department of Transportation. Several of the below stories are also featured in our weekly newscast, NCDOT Now, which can be viewed by clicking here. Wildflower Awards Banquet The wildflower beds lining North Carolina's highways took center stage this week at the Wildflower Awards Banquet in Raleigh. The annual awards, sponsored by The Garden Club of North Carolina, recognize the efforts of NCDOT staff who carry out North Carolina's Wildflower Program and enhance the overall appearance and environmental quality of our state's highways. Awards were given to the best-looking flower beds in each region of the state that bloomed in 2014, as well as the best overall highway division wildflower program. NCDOT is celebrating 30 years of beautifying North Carolina's roadsides. Today, there are more than 1,500 acres of flower beds across the state. View a photo gallery of the award-winning flower beds. A complete list of this year's winners can be found here. I-485 Naming Ceremony Governor Pat McCrory joined NCDOT and the Charlotte Chamber of Commerce last Friday to officially name the final segment of the Interstate 485 Outer Loop in honor of H. Allen Tate Jr. – a longtime advocate for transportation improvements in the Charlotte region. In addition to Tate's achievements in real estate as CEO of Allen Tate Company, he has served as chair of several transportation committees. In 2008, Tate led the charge for I-485 to be completed ahead of schedule, as well as the widening of I-85 in Cabarrus County and of I-485 south of Charlotte. The final 5.7 mile-segment of I-485 stretches from Old Statesville Road to I-85. It completes the 67-mile outer loop around Charlotte and provides an important link between I-85 and I-77. New Board Members Sworn In This week the N.C. Board of Transportation welcomed new members at their monthly meeting in Raleigh. Board of Transportation members represent a specific division or at-large area of interest and work with NCDOT staff members to make decisions about transportation priorities. Five new board members were sworn in on Tuesday, representing the rural piedmont and sandhills, Charlotte Metro, and far western mountain region of the state. In addition, three current board members were also reappointed. The new members are: •    Sandra Fountain - Division 3 - Sampson, Duplin, Onslow, Pender, New Hanover and Brunswick counties; •    Terry Hutchens - Division 6 - Cumberland, Harnett, Bladen, Robeson and Columbus counties; •    Patrick Molamphy – Division 8 - Moore, Lee, Chatham, Randolph, Hoke, Montgomery, Richmond and Scotland counties; •    Tracy Dodson - Division 10 - Mecklenburg, Union, Anson, Cabarrus and Stanly counties; and •    Walter Debnam Jr. – Division 14 - Cherokee, Clay, Macon, Graham, Transylvania, Henderson, Polk, Jackson, Haywood and Swain counties. The returning members are: •    Major General Hugh Overholt – Division 2 – Member since 2009 - Carteret, Jones, Lenoir, Greene, Pitt, Beaufort, Craven and Pamlico counties; •    Gus Tulloss – Division 4 – Member since 2008 - Johnston, Nash, Wayne, Wilson, Edgecombe and Halifax counties; and •    Andrew Perkins  - At Large – Member since 2003. Owner-Agency of the Year Award Presentation During this month's board meeting, Secretary Tata presented the Owner-Agency of the Year Award from the Design Build Institute of America to Teresa Bruton, who oversees the department's design-build efforts. The award was presented to NCDOT in March for the significant contributions the department has made in advancing the design-build project delivery method, which allows for the design and preconstruction work of a project to take place under one contract. This reduces overall construction time, helps the department avoid cost inflation, allows the contractor to make innovations that save taxpayers money and alleviates delays for motorists. Brent Hamilton Excellence in Financial Management and Integrity Award Secretary Tata presented the first ever Brent Hamilton Excellence in Financial Management and Integrity Award to Willie Bradwell, Division Business Officer for NCDOT Division Nine, based in Winston Salem. Bradwell began his career at NCDOT in November 1995 as an accounting technician and has served as a business officer since 2000. Prior to coming to NCDOT, he worked with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Florida State University. Bradwell was selected as the recipient for his outstanding contribution to the accounting and budgetary functions in his division and his leadership among his peers, as well as for his efforts to pilot new programs and processes before they are implemented statewide. Obey the Sign or Pay the Fine Campaign Speeding can be deadly. In its ongoing effort to make travel safer for everyone, the Governor's Highway Safety Program kicked off its Obey the Sign or Pay the Fine campaign this week. Law enforcement officers will be targeting and ticketing speeders from March 30 through April 5 - all in an effort to make sure that you get where you need to go on the road safely. Speeding was responsible for 345 fatalities in North Carolina last year and 56 so far this year. For more information on NCDOT Now, contact the NCDOT Communications Office at (919) 707-2660. ***NCDOT***
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