NC Attorney General, State Watchdog Push Back on Duke Energy Rate Hike
Duke Energy Carolinas keeps about 21 cents of every dollar its customers pay as profit — already one of...
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NOAA forecasts below-normal 2026 hurricane season, but NC officials urge preparedness
Federal forecasters are predicting a quieter-than-average Atlantic hurricane season this year, but North Carolina emergency officials are warning residents...
Weekend rain not enough to alleviate drought; statewide burn ban remains in effect
Despite rain falling over the weekend, North Carolina's statewide burn ban remains in effect and drought conditions continue to...
Duke Energy Wants to Raise Your Electric Bill — Again
Duke Energy is asking state regulators to approve a major rate increase that could add more than $30 a...
Future of Fox 8 and News 2 playing out in court after Nexstar merger faces legal challenges
Fox 8 and News 2 have the same owner for the first time. A federal judge just extended his...
Drought, Fire Danger Grip Central North Carolina With No Relief in Sight
Burn ban in effect statewide; little to no rain expected through early next week
A $319 million gap could cut off NC Medicaid — Lawmakers have weeks to act
A $319 million funding gap could cut off more than 3 million North Carolinians from Medicaid coverage as soon...
Court Rules Duke Energy Charged Customers Illegally, but No Refunds are Coming
A ruling from the North Carolina Court of Appeals earlier this month found that while Duke Energy collected millions...
N.C. State Board Investigates Reports of Voter Registration Misconduct
State election officials are warning residents of a spike in complaints about deceptive voter registration tactics following reports of...
State Auditor Questions “Flat” Education Funding Amid Multi-Billion Dollar Lottery Surge
Despite more than $1 billion in additional sales last year, payments from the North Carolina Education Lottery (NCEL) to...