NC Quick Pass Transponders on the Go are now available at Publix in all North Carolina locations and four stores in South ...

March 24, 2026 – The Charlotte Hornets and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (Blue Cross NC) teamed up yesterday, Monday, March 23, to host the annual Pass the Plate event, bringing ...

PINEVILLE, NC (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — According to officials with the North Carolina Turnpike Authority, the number of drivers using the new I-485 Express toll lanes is about “double” the authority’s ...

The I-485 Express Lanes opened in south Charlotte at 6 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 28, offering a fast option across an 18-mile stretch from I-77 to U.S. 74. Toll rates vary depending on vehicle size, ...

A North Carolina man who unknowingly lived with a rare heart condition was saved by his pregnant wife after he suddenly went into cardiac arrest while lounging in bed. Brandon Whitfield, 39, was ...

South Charlotte commutes are about to come with a bigger price tag. next Saturday 6 a.m., the long-delayed I-485 express lanes are set to open along an 18-mile tolled stretch between I-77 and U.S. 74.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — After nearly seven years of construction and delays, the Interstate 485 toll lanes will finally be open to traffic. The 18-mile stretch from I-77 to U.S. 74 ...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (News Release) — The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) and Turnpike Authority are pleased to announce the upcoming opening of the I-485 Express Lanes. These express ...

North Carolina could remain without a new budget until at least April. Lawmakers had scheduled their first session of 2026 this week but aren't planning to hold any votes. North Carolina is the only ...