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April 1, 2026

New DOT plan for I-77 would save six homes, while 36 could still be demolished (WFAE)

The North Carolina Department of Transportation’s revised plan for the Interstate 77 toll lanes prevents…
March 31, 2026

Charlotte I-77 revised plans to cut neighborhood displacement, officials say (Queen City News)

State officials insist new designs for the expansion of a traffic-plagued section of I-77 in…
March 31, 2026

Eco Profiles 2026: Sustain Charlotte (Natural Awakenings)

As Charlotte experienced rapid growth over the previous decades, Sustain Charlotte’s Shannon Binns observed how…
March 30, 2026

NCDOT releases new I-77 toll lane concept maps with less impact to neighborhoods (WCNC)

The North Carolina Department of Transportation opened a new community engagement center Monday, aiming to…
March 30, 2026

Mayor Lyles praised DOT official who critics say threatened Charlotte over I-77 toll lanes (WFAE)

Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles on Monday praised the North Carolina Department of Transportation board member…
March 26, 2026

NCDOT warns of loss of funds; toll critics imply threat (WSOC-TV)

A North Carolina Department of Transportation representative is implying that if the toll lane project…
March 26, 2026

I-77 critics say DOT board member threatened Charlotte if the city rejects toll lanes (WFAE)

A board member for the North Carolina Department of Transportation said Wednesday night that if…
March 26, 2026

New film examines how 15% of Mecklenburg County residents lack access to fresh, affordable groceries (WBTV)

Fifteen percent of Mecklenburg County residents live in areas the USDA calls “food deserts,” where…