Hampstead Bypass Project To Begin Right-of-Way Acquisition In May 2018

The Hampstead Bypass Project may begin sooner than expected. N.C Department of Transportation (NCDOT) spokesperson Brian Rick recently announced that construction on improvement efforts around the Hampstead Bypass could begin as soon as 2020. This development is a result of the Hampstead Bypass being integrated with another transportation improvement project in the same area. New…

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Greenville Highway Receives Official “Future Interstate” Designation from U.S. Department of Transportation

Earlier this month, lawmakers in eastern North Carolina announced that they would be lobbying the U.S. government to secure an official interstate highway designation for U.S. Highway 264. On Tuesday, November 22nd, their request for a “Future Interstate” designation for U.S. 264 was approved by the Federal Highway Administration. State officials feel strongly that U.S.…

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Eastern North Carolina Officials Seek Immediate Approval for U.S. 264 Interstate Highway Plan

North Carolina lawmakers are pushing hard to secure an official interstate highway designation for U.S. Highway 264. The goal of these state officials is to have current U.S. Secretary of Transportation Anthony Foxx approve this designation before he leaves his current position at the White House in January of 2017. If the future interstate highway…

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Why Can a State, Federal or Private Entity Take My Property?

Your property can be taken through Eminent Domain, or Land Condemnation, through a number of state and federal rules and regulations. From a numbers perspective, most land is taken by the State of North Carolina‘s Department of Transportation. In addition to the DOT, however, your land can also be taken by the federal government, the…

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NC Department of Transportation Proposes Major Construction Project on Glenwood Avenue in Raleigh

A five-mile stretch of U.S. 70 between Raleigh and Durham could be the site of a major North Carolina Department of Transpiration (NCDOT) construction project in the near future. The NCDOT has proposed converting five miles of Glenwood Avenue from a highway into a freeway. Click here to read more about this proposed transportation project.…

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Henson Fuerst Delivers Supplies to Local Shelters Following Hurricane Matthew Flooding

For the last two weeks, Henson Fuerst offices in Rocky Mount and Raleigh have served as drop-off locations where people can donate supplies to support the flood relief efforts of local shelters. The response from the community has been overwhelming, and we would like to extend our sincere gratitude to everyone that contributed to help…

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Important Information About Disaster Relief Efforts in North Carolina Following Hurricane Matthew

Many communities in North Carolina are recovering from the recent flooding that swept through the area during Hurricane Matthew. 27 counties in North Carolina have been declared “disaster counties.” Right now we all need to pitch in and lend a helping hand. Attorney Rachel Fuerst is a board member of Disability Rights NC, which advocates…

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Attention: Henson Fuerst Offices Will Serve as Drop-Off Locations for Much Needed Supplies in the Wake of Hurricane Matthew

Hurricane Matthew has left many families, homes and businesses in North Carolina devastated by severe flooding. There are many people in these communities in need of help and support at this difficult time. Henson Fuerst will be serving as a drop-off location for North Carolina shelters that are in desperate need of supplies after the…

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Why Can the Government Take My Land? Attorney Anne Duvoisin Explains Land Condemnation and Inverse Condemnation

The power of the government to take your land is rooted in very old law called Eminent Domain. In America, that law traces back to the United States Constitution, under the 5th Amendment, which states that “no private property shall be taken for public use, without just compensation.” In addition, the State has further powers…

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Tree Removal Efforts Connected to Riverfront Development Project Impact Local Residents

The North Carolina Land Condemnation and Eminent Domain attorneys at Henson Fuerst have been closely monitoring the progress of the River Arts District Transportation Improvement Project (RADTIP) and its effect on local residents. Recently, construction activity on the River Arts Development project has kicked into high gear, and many local residents are feeling the impact.…

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