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Page 10 - Rutherford Weekly 828-248-1408 www.rutherfordweekly.com Thursday, August 25-August 31, 2022 The N.C. Department of Transportation is reminding people to stay off railroad tracks after multiple incidents involving a train and either a vehicle or pedestrian. Already this year there have been 51 incidents with vehicles and pedestrians on railroad tracks in North Carolina. Ten people have died. "That's why we're always reminding people to be very careful around railroad tracks," said Jason Orthner, director for NCDOT's Rail Division. "Railroads are only meant for trains. Drivers should obey traffi c laws and never stop on the tracks. Also, people should never walk, jog or take pictures on railroad tracks. Doing so is extremely dangerous." Staff in NCDOT's Rail Division also urge people to follow these tips: • If there is an emergency at a railroad crossing, call the number on the blue sign at the crossing. This is the fastest way to alert the railroad. • Pedestrians should always cross the railroad at safe legal crossings such as bridges, underpasses, and railroad crossings with signage. NCDOT's Rail Division is working with communities and planning organizations to reduce the number of at- grade railroad crossings by building more bridges and underpasses. These projects are eligible for funding under the state's 10-year transportation plan because they have been shown to improve safety and reduce highway and rail congestion. The division's BeRailSafe program provides important rail safety information to the public, schools, law enforcement and fi rst responders. Please visit www.berailsafe.org for more information. 345 S. Broadway, Forest City 828-245-8067 NO CREDIT, POOR CREDIT ©Community First Media Community First Media LET US DECIDE! LET US DECIDE! WE FINANCE WE FINANCE w w w . w w w . M o o r e s A u t o s I n c M o o r e s A u t o s I n c . c o m . c o m MAYSE MFG. CO., INC. www.maysemfg.com www.maysemfg.com ©Community First Media Community First Media Forest City 828-247-1871 2410 US 221S; Hwy 74 bypass to exit 178 (Hwy 221), south 1 mi on right. Corner of Hwy 221 & Shiloh Rd. M-F 8am-5pm • Sat 8am-12pm Storage Buildings, Gazebos, Carports, Garden Flags, Man Cave Decor, Concrete Statuary, Concrete Steps, & Poly Outdoor Furniture! We are a We are a Big Green Egg Distributor Big Green Egg Distributor. . Grills • Accessories • Supplies Grills • Accessories • Supplies Metal building's Metal building's starting at starting at $ 1160 1160 Now offering carports/garages Now offering carports/garages up to 60 ft. wide & 20 ft. walls up to 60 ft. wide & 20 ft. walls Finance & Rent To Own @mayse_mfg Hot Nights Cool Rides Car Show has record entries Article Provided By: Pat Nanney Marine Corps Choice award recipient. Forest City Mayor Steve Holland presenting his award to Tim Hudson for his Mercury. A record 424 cars, trucks and motorcycles were entered. The Jim Wantuck family award winners. Their vehicle will be on the car show t-shirts next year. State Transportation OfÐicials Urge Safety Around Railroads Article Provided By: ncdot 157 West Main Street, Forest City 828.248.1408 rutherfordweekly.com rutherfordweekly.com Big Time Results!

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