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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Randolph library board nominations pulled from agenda – Transparency questions linger
Randolph County commissioners pulled a vote on seven library board nominees from Monday's agenda, leaving unanswered questions about a selection...
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...
North Carolina Zoo Asks Public to Name New Sand Cat Kittens
The North Carolina Zoo is inviting the public to help choose names for two sand cat kittens born Feb....
Asheboro’s 1,4-Dioxane Fight Has Cost Water Customers More Than $734,000 — and Counting
The City of Asheboro has spent more than $734,000 in public money on outside legal counsel to fight state...
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...
Asheboro Man Pleads Guilty in Child Exploitation Case
An Asheboro man who gained national recognition for creating the "Thank You Jesus" yard signs has pleaded guilty 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...
NC Zoo’s Asia Continent Is Ready — Waiting On State Budget To Finish Hiring
The buildings are up, the habitats are landscaped, and most of the animals are settled in. What's missing is...
North Carolina Zoo mourns loss of Tammy, its oldest chimpanzee and a troop matriarch for decades
Tammy, an approximately 55-year-old chimpanzee and longtime resident of the North Carolina Zoo in Asheboro, has died.