An agreement approved by the Wilkes County commissioners Tuesday night will help Wilkes Community College launch a new year-long heavy equipment operator program this fall.

The U.S. Census Bureau’s latest American Community Survey (ACS) data reveals the diversity and challenges of North Carolina’s housing situation.

Some transit vehicles will become autonomous, as well, and future iterations may well include Waymo-style vans and shuttles. More immediate are AI applications that optimize routes, signals, and ...