Search results

Filter By

Content Type Post (60) Newsletter (9) Video (2)

Category News (46) Local (23) Politics (14) Environment (12) News (9) Things To Do (5) Elections (5) Opinion (2) Sports (1) People (1) Money & Jobs (1) Healthcare (1) Food & Drink (1) Education (1) Culture (1) Business (1)

Report: Failing grade for Duke Energy on progress toward clean energy

September 26, 2025

This year, the organization gave Duke Energy Carolinas and Duke Energy Progress an “F,” scoring 12% on their metrics for transitioning away from climate-harming energy sources, coal and natural gas.

How to speak out on Duke Energy’s HUGE rate hike

April 13, 2026

Plus: What Lumbee recognition means for southeastern NC Share with a friend Hey, it’s Billy. The 2026 elections in North Carolina are very much underway. That means candidates, like Roy Cooper, are beginning their barnstorming. Cooper recently made stops in Fayetteville and Durham to kickstart his “Make Stuff Cost Less” tour. Democrats are making the…

In new carbon plan, Duke Energy gambles on coal

October 7, 2025

Duke Energy, North Carolina’s largest utility, cites the Trump administration’s rollback of air pollution regulations and increases in power demand as factors for betting on coal.

Public can comment on Duke Energy plan that rolls back green goals

January 21, 2026

The public has a chance to weigh in on Duke Energy’s new Carbon Plan starting next month. The plan has received criticism from environmental groups for its lack of commitment to green energy sources.

Video: Rep. Deborah Ross blasts Duke Energy’s plan for an 18% rate hike

April 2, 2026

Congresswoman Deborah Ross on Monday spoke out against Duke Energy’s request for an 18% rate hike, criticizing the energy giant for trying to raise prices on already-struggling North Carolina households.

3 things happening in NC: Duke Energy wants a big rate hike in your utility bill

April 13, 2026

As Duke Energy makes its case for a big rate hike, North Carolina hosts several public hearings about it. Here’s your chance to speak out.

Video: Duke Energy’s early Christmas present from North Carolina Republicans

April 28, 2025

Senior Editor Billy Ball takes a look at a new Republican proposal letting Duke Energy off the hook for its carbon emission goals. It was filed by a former Duke executive who was literally still getting paid by the energy company.

Beloved WNC attraction damaged by Helene to be demolished

August 15, 2025

Plus: Was Abraham Lincoln born a Tar Heel? Share with a friend It’s Friday, August 15, 2025. Hey, it’s Brook. Is it just me, or has it felt like this week has gone on forever? I think it’s because of all the dreary, rainy weather we’ve had. Fortunately, it looks like this weekend will be…

Duke Energy asks the EPA to let it release more emissions

February 5, 2025

Duke Energy recently announced plans to replace several coal-fired power plants with natural gas-fired stations at two North Carolina sites by 2029. Now, it’s joined nine other power companies in asking newly-confirmed EPA administrator Lee Zeldin to weaken environmental regulations regarding natural gas and coal ash.

What a bomb cyclone is—and why North Carolina keeps seeing extreme weather

February 2, 2026

A bomb cyclone just days after Winter Storm Fern is raising fresh questions about how climate change is reshaping winter weather in North Carolina.