Rebuilding Interstate 40’s path through the Pigeon River Gorge after Hurricane Helene will cost about $2.8 billion — a 40% increase over a projection earlier this year.
- Sarah C. Johnson
Friday marks the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and Pentagon on Sept. 11, 2001.
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"There are mean people that do not want the cats there. And there are very sweet people that come see the cats and love them.”
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“It was an opportunity to come together as a community and recognize the service and sacrifice of the men and women who have defended our country."
- Sarah C. Johnson
The city of Conover acquired a piece of the North Tower in 2011.
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The initial impact of the crash happened in Hickory city limits. The car was pushed by the train into Long View town limits.
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As of Friday, Baxter has not received any reports of adverse events associated with the recalled product.
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