Katherine Petrik – CEG Senior Editor - Thu November 05, 2026
N.C. Receives $873M for Helene Road, Bridge Repairs
North Carolina will receive an additional $873 million in federal emergency relief funding to repair roads, bridges and other transportation infrastructure damaged by Hurricane Helene, according to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)....
Cindy Riley – CEG Correspondent - Thu October 22, 2026
$1.8B Asheville Connector Project Under Way
In North Carolina, a $1.8 billion project that includes approximately 7 mi. of interstate improvements is gaining momentum. The Asheville I-26 Connector project will widen existing I-26/I-240, build a new interstate alignment across the French Broad River and upgrade several interchanges....
Caterpillar - Thu October 15, 2026
Caterpillar Invests in North Carolina's Future Manufacturing Workforce
Caterpillar Inc expanded its workforce commitment to N.C., the most recent investment for its five-year, $100 million Building the Future Workforce Initiative. With an allocation of up to $10 million, the funding aims to prepare current and future workers for jobs in modern manufacturing and industry technician roles....
Caterpillar - Wed September 30, 2026
Caterpillar to Invest $1B In North Carolina to Expand Cat Compact Manufacturing
Caterpillar intends to invest approximately $1 billion in North Carolina to expand manufacturing capacity for products that support its growing Cat Compact business, helping customers gain faster access to the machines they need to solve tough jobsite challenges and build homes, infrastructure and communities....
North Carolina Department of Transportation - Wed September 23, 2026
NCDOT Receives $300M Federal Grant for Rail Improvements
The N.C. Department of Transportation (NCDOT) has been awarded a nearly $300 million grant from the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) to improve safety, reliability and capacity of current and future passenger rail service along the Piedmont Corridor....
North Carolina Department of Transportation - Wed September 23, 2026
VIDEO: I-40 Work Advances as New Data Refines Cost, Schedule
New geotechnical information gathered during reconstruction of Interstate 40 through the Pigeon River Gorge has provided engineers a more complete picture of conditions beneath the roadway, resulting in revised cost and schedule estimates for the largest reconstruction project in N.C....
Katherine Petrik – CEG Senior Editor - Wed September 09, 2026
VIDEO: Abernethy Relies On John Deere, Strong Dealer Partnership
Abernethy Contracting of Charlotte, N.C., is working in Huntersville, N.C., where crews are transforming 70 acres of raw land into a commercial development featuring two tilt-up buildings totaling nearly 10 acres under roof....
Cindy Riley – CEG Correspondent - Thu August 13, 2026
NCDOT's $490M Hampstead Bypass Under Way
In an effort to ease traffic woes and enhance safety, the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) is making improvements to the U.S. 17 corridor in Pender and New Hanover counties. The $490 million project involves building a bypass around the town of Hampstead in Pender County....
Katherine Petrik – CEG Senior Editor - Thu August 13, 2026
James River Equipment Expands Asheville-Area Presence
James River Equipment has strengthened its commitment to contractors and equipment owners in western North Carolina with the opening of a new Mills River facility designed to provide expanded service capabilities, increased parts availability and room for future growth....
FPT Industrial - Mon August 03, 2026
FPT Announces M&L Engine Expansion Into Carolinas
FPT announced continued growth in its distribution network with the expansion of long-standing partner M&L Engine into North and South Carolina. This expansion will bring the Brand's complete portfolio of 2.8 to 16 L off-road and power generation engines to customers throughout the Carolinas, further strengthening the company's North American distribution network and enhancing regional support capabilities., according to FPTHeadquartered in Schriever, La.,, M&L Engine has built a reputation as an FPT distributor along the Gulf Coast, focusing on diesel engines, generators and water pump packages....
