Business 40 Landscape Designer Wins MacArthur 'Genius' Grant And Bridges Divides
Charlotte native Walter Hood was recently named a MacArthur Fellow — an award known as the “genius” grant — for his work revitalizing neglected urban spaces.
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Business 40 Changing Lanes: The Highway's History
The final phase for the Business 40 improvements project begins next year in the downtown Winston-Salem area: replacing old ramps and bridges, expanding shoulders and laying new pavement.
Business 40 Changing Lanes: What To Expect From Improvements
Beginning in the Fall of 2018, a mile-long portion of Business 40 in downtown Winston-Salem will be closed to traffic for two years.
Music, Spies And Exact Change: The Strange History Of Electronic Tolls
The surprising history of electronic toll collection can be traced back to the theremin, and a Russian spy program. It's still in use, even as toll booths are being eliminated.
Most Nighttime Crashes With Teen Drivers Happen Before Midnight
Nighttime driving restrictions on teens may save lives, a study finds, but should probably be shifted to include late evening. A third of all fatal crashes with teen drivers happen after dark.