By Jon Sanders Raleigh, NC – WRAL this week alerted people that higher electricity bills are looming. Duke Energy is seeking rate increases over the next three years of “10% in January 2024, then up another 4% in 2025 with…
By Alan Wooten Raleigh, NC – Women’s sports in North Carolina were protected by lawmakers Wednesday, with successful overrides of legislation that had met a gubernatorial veto. In late afternoon and evening sessions, the House of Representatives and the Senate…
By John Hood Raleigh, NC – House Speaker Tim Moore told reporters last week that the North Carolina General Assembly is unlikely to craft and approve a state budget deal before Labor Day. That’s more than two months into the…
By David Larson Raleigh, NC – It’s hard enough to start a business, but it’s even harder when your meddling neighbors look for frivolous reasons to shut you down. They are the equivalent of the uptight lady down the block…
Raleigh, NC – Registered voters who do not have an acceptable identification card for voting in North Carolina can now go to their county board of elections office to get a free ID. In Chatham County, the local county board…
By Kevin Garcia-Galindo Raleigh, NC – Last month, the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) decided to start labeling Moms for Liberty an extremist group. The group pushes back against content in public schools that they believe is left-wing or sexually…
Raleigh, NC – Chatham County Sheriff Mike Roberson joined other sheriffs and law enforcementprofessionals from across North Carolina at the recent North Carolina Sheriffs’ Association’s(NCSA’s) 101 st Annual Business Conference. Sheriff Roberson was elected by his fellow sheriffs to serve…
Raleigh, NC – NC State men’s basketball head coach Kevin Keatts announced Tuesday that Mike Roberts has joined his staff as an assistant coach. Roberts comes to NC State after spending the last two seasons as an assistant coach at Cincinnati. In…
By Maggie Szura Raleigh, NC – The college sports world is bracing for impact, as several teams may be looking to switch conferences in the coming seasons. A FanNation report on possible departures from the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) reminds…
By Theresa Opeka Raleigh, NC – VinFast is scheduled to break ground on its $4 billion EV production plant in Moncure, Chatham County next week. The Vietnamese electric vehicle maker made the announcement in a press release that it will hold a…