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As floods subside, uncertainty rises in western NC

In Black Mountain, east of Asheville, residents encounter blocked roads, short supplies and unimaginable damage; ‘I have never been more scared in my life’

Instead of running six bus routes at hourly frequencies from Bradley Station, Gastonia in July will start offering an Uber-like door-to-door transportation service. Some riders, like Gastonia resident Thorne Rodgers (pictured bottom right), hadn’t heard of the upcoming change. He rides the bus at least twice a day to get to and from his job.

Business

Why Gastonia is getting rid of its buses

Ely Portillo

Gastonia, population 81,000, will be the biggest city in North Carolina to shift to on-demand vans, SUVs and sedans for public transportation.

Business

Is Charlotte about to face an e-scooter apocalypse?

Tony Mecia | Charlotte Ledger

Five years after e-scooters first appeared on Charlotte streets, scooter companies are struggling financially. Ridership is down. Something has to give.

Charlotte Area

Can an app make Charlotte's streets safer?

Lindsey Banks | Charlotte Ledger

Charlotte launched a test project a week ago through the Glance TravelSafely app as part of Charlotte’s “Vision Zero” safety initiative to eliminate traffic deaths and serious injuries. The app gives traffic alerts to drivers, pedestrians and cyclists to help move safely through 30 intersections in South End through November 2023.

Education

HBCUs in the Carolinas have high percentages of students with federal loans, data shows

Tony Mecia | Charlotte Ledger

Students and alumni of historically Black colleges are likely to be among the biggest beneficiaries of President Biden’s plan to forgive student loan debt.