Arkansas I-40 Between Conway and Little Rock to be Expanded
CONWAY, Ark. (KTHV) – The major construction project to widen a portion of I-40 in central Arkansas will soon get started. The project is just in the beginning stages but soon work will begin to widen I-40 between Conway and the I-430 intersection to six lanes.
Another Rock Slide Closes Part of I-40 in North Carolina
Because of this, traffic traveling on I-40 West in North Carolina is being detoured … NCDOT reminds motorists to watch signs for construction information, stay alert and obey the posted speed limit. For real-time travel information at any time, call …
North Carolina I-40 West Closed Near Tennessee Border Due to Rock Slide
Because of this, traffic traveling on I-40 West in North Carolina is being detoured … NCDOT reminds motorists to watch signs for construction information, stay alert and obey the posted speed limit.
I-40 Has Long History of Rockslides
When the slide-prone gorge route was first proposed, leaders from Madison County and the Asheville area had pushed for another route, one that would have sent I-40 through the French Broad River Valley in Madison, close to where U.S. 25/70 runs now.
I-40 Expansion Project Begins in Central Arkansas
Commuting between Little Rock and Conway is expected to be easier for drivers before too long.
Valentine’s Day Family Getaways
Of Mice and Moments
Sure, Valentine’s Day is more about romance of the couples variety — and it’s on a Tuesday, but that doesn’t mean you can’t use the excuse of a candy-filled holiday to take a mini-vacation. Am I right?
Personally, I’m a fan of the family theme park outing. Disneyland and Walt Disney World (dinner at Victoria and Albert’s, anyone?) always have something up their, um, glove(?) for Valentine’s Day, which means fun for the whole family. What? Disney is totally romantic.
If theme parks aren’t your thing how about a cabin stay in one of our many state and national parks? It may be brisk out, but a few hours of hiking or mountain biking will warm up the family in no time.
Of course, there is always the option of getting a babysitter and, hopefully, a reservation at some restaurant with a special holiday menu (see, pricy) and being one more sucker in a suit — don’t get me wrong, there’s nothing wrong with that, but why wait until Valentine’s Day to do it? Go out on any Tuesday, it will be less crowded and a lot more meaningful. Spend Valentine’s Day with the entire family, that’s the love, people.
Photo by W. Honea
Shag Dancing at Fat Harold’s in South Carolina
Fat Harold’s Beach Club
Myrtle Beach earns popularity for beach adventures and seafood delights but there’s another must do experience for the South Carolina hot spot. You can not leave Myrtle Beach without a good shag. Shag dancing, or the Carolina shag to be specific, is the state dance and there’s no better place to try it than Fat Harold’s.
This smooth-toed derivative of the jitterbug dance is said to have originated in Myrtle Beach during the late 30s and it continues to thrive in nightclubs throughout the area. This stylish swing dance is a point of pride for seasoned shaggers and Fat Harold’s Beach Club is their official headquarters. The dimly lit club is packed every night with dancers gliding across the floor in the required leather-soled shoes. Djs pump beach music or live bands perform mid tempo rhythms perfect for the dance. For the rhythm-impaired, there’s even free weekly shag lessons so there’s no excuse not to join the fun. Imagine sliding across the floor with nimble spins and twirls and you’re half way there. Fat Harold’s is a Myrtle Beach institution with friendly servers and proper rights to the moniker, “home of the shag.” If you’re not in the mood for a burger or hot dog at Fat Harold’s shuffle on over to the Landmark Bar & Grill on the boardwalk and sample the bountiful helpings of fish tacos and chips and salsa.
Photo courtesy of Rosalind Cummings-Yeates
Dayton I-75 Construction Project Delayed
The final phase of the Interstate 75 reconstruction project through Dayton likely will be delayed by a year, starting no earlier than late 2013, according to the Ohio Department of Transportation. The change in the $237 million project, pushing …
I-4 Widening, New Toll Lanes Could Begin in 2014
WFTV found out that I-4 could be widened much sooner than expected, and the new lanes will most likely be toll roads. Up until this point, WFTV has been told that the I-4 expansion was not even on the calendar yet. But at the groundbreaking, for a Sunrail station Friday, WFTV's Kathi Belich learned that the expansion could start as early as 2014. The nearly $2 billion project would widen I-4 …
SunRail Construction Under Way, I-4 Expansion Could Be Near
There's big transportation news in Central Florida and it is good news for drivers, and those hoping to ride the state's long-awaited SunRail commuter train. Officials broke ground at the future home of the Altamonte Springs station Friday morning, and WFTV learned new information about the widening of I-4. Altamonte Springs has been waiting for commuter rail for 22 years. Friday that became …