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Paving Beneath The ‘Blue Moon Of Kentucky’

Paving Beneath The ‘Blue Moon Of Kentucky’

asphaltpavement-digital.com — Mitigating lane closure times is a major part of interstate work, since factors ranging from weather to logistics can cause delays. But occasionally, everything comes together like clockwork, as with Interstate 71 in Kentucky where Louisville Paving Co. completed a resurfacing project days earlier than expected in September.

NAPA Member Solterra Materials, LLC Dazzles In the Desert

NAPA Member Solterra Materials, LLC Dazzles In the Desert

asphaltpavement-digital.com — Solterra, led by CEO Pat Weaver, didn’t publish 16 EPDs and become the Lukeville Border Crossing Station’s asphalt-of-choice by accident, though: Weaver and his team have been working to lead the industry for years, building his company and his plants efficiently and sustainably, right down to recycled components and an adjacent quarry.

The Potential of Plastics

The Potential of Plastics

asphaltpavement-digital.com — Project Manager Brandon Reed had heard for years about plastics and their potential applications in asphalt pavements, so when the University of Missouri in Columbia said it had buy-in from the Department of Transportation (MoDOT) on a new mix design in 2021, he and Capital Materials seized the opportunity.

C.B. Aycock baseball coach Charles Davis still preaching fundamentals in final season

C.B. Aycock baseball coach Charles Davis still preaching fundamentals in final season

News & Observer — C.B. Aycock baseball coach Charles Davis has built his program into a perennial power over his 27-year career, but he said he didn't realize this season, his last before retirement, would include his 500th career win. "I wasn't even aware of it," he said, immediately heaping praise on his supporting cast.

Wayne County's Fort Macon connection

Wayne County's Fort Macon connection

Goldsboro News-Argus — By Ty Johnson Published in News on April 22, 2012 1:50 AM Full Size News-Argus/TY JOHNSON Wayne County's voice within the walls of Fort Macon is booming. From the thunder of the cannon to the calls from the members of Andrews' Battery, this guardian of the Beaufort Inlet is teeming with connections to the Goldsboro area. Plus video report.

City flight: Why are they leaving?

City flight: Why are they leaving?

Goldsboro News-Argus — By Ty Johnson Published in News on July 10, 2011 1:50 AM The 2010 U.S. Census numbers pose an interesting question for area residents, business owners and government officials: Why is Goldsboro's population shrinking while the county has seen an increase in the past decade?

Lightning spoils Canes' postseason dreams as 6-2 loss lets Rangers slip into playoffs

Lightning spoils Canes' postseason dreams as 6-2 loss lets Rangers slip into playoffs

Indy Week — On Saturday, the Carolina Hurricanes' inspired run to the cusp of playoff qualification ended earlier than anticipated, as the Tampa Bay Lightning rode three first period goals and solid play from goaltender Mike Smith to a 6-2 win in Raleigh, eliminating the Hurricanes from postseason play.

The Triangle Curling Club explains one of the more obscure-and inviting-Olympic sports

The Triangle Curling Club explains one of the more obscure-and inviting-Olympic sports

Indy Week — Kneeling in the hack while holding a stone and a broom certainly looks easy on TV, but when you're actually the one on the sheet (and someone has kindly explained to you what those words mean), curling seems like a sport not meant to be played by humans.

Zoubek rises to occasion for Duke

Zoubek rises to occasion for Duke

wralsportsfan.com — After Duke's thumping of Maryland Saturday, every team in the ACC is looking up at the Devils, who put distance between themselves and the rest of the pack with the win and are now riding a six-game conference win streak.

Feds issue subpoena for Mary Easley's employment records

Feds issue subpoena for Mary Easley's employment records

Technician — Former First Lady Mary Easley's employment records with the University have been federally subpoenaed. The subpoena is the latest in a series of happenings in relation to Easley's hiring and promotion which included an 88 percent raise.