Moncure, NC – The North Carolina. DEQ ranked five basins at the Cape Fear Plant as intermediate in their proposed classifications issued December 31. N.C. DEQ will hold public hearings in each county with a coal ash facility to listen…
by Mike Fox Pittsboro, NC – When discussing the issue of coal ash in Chatham County, it’s important to understand the reality of our situation. Keep in mind these facts: 1. Our governor is a former Duke Energy executive 2.…
Pittsboro, NC – Due to hazardous icing that continues to accumulate across the county, the Chatham County Board of Commissioners has declared a State of Emergency. Residents are urged to stay off of the roadways, which are covered in layers…
By Kim Crawford Moncure, NC – On June 5, 2015, a series of intricately laid charges detonated, ripping through the boilers of the once mighty Cape Fear Plant and turning the last vestiges of a by-gone era into a pile…
Moncure, NC – This is the last week of Duke Energy conducting tests of sirens in the 10-mile emergency zone of the Harris Nuclear Plant. On Tuesday, Nov. 10 (or possibly on Nov. 11), they expect to sound sirens between…
by Taylor Kish Pittsboro, NC – So you want to beat on Duke Energy as some big, evil corporation which does not care about anything but profits at our expense? What drivel. Duke Energy and every other power company in…
by Taylor Kish Pittsboro, NC – I will try to answer questions with logic, truth, and common sense. Let’s see if such can be heard and understood? Duke Energy’s job is twofold: 1. Provide electricity to everyone everywhere. 2. Provide…
By Judy Hogan Moncure, NC – I’m responding to MaryPhyllis’ Chatham Chatlist post of June 18. I’m sorry, MaryPhyllis, but I can’t celebrate the Chatham Commissioners deal with Duke Energy. There are two main problems. Duke’s actions in NC suggest…
By Judy Hogan Moncure, NC – I’m responding to Mary Phyllis’ Chatham Chatlist post of June 18. I’m sorry, Mary Phyllis, but I can’t celebrate the Chatham Commissioners deal with Duke Energy. There are two main problems. Duke’s actions in…
Charlotte, NC – Duke Energy Progress’ North Carolina customers will see greater savings on their energy costs in 2016 if the company’s annual filings receive approval from the North Carolina Utilities Commission (NCUC). Electric rates would decrease about 3.4 percent…