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The Trump administration wants to gut coal ash cleanup rules

April 10, 2026

“The Trump administration just took a sledgehammer to the health protections in place for toxic coal pollution,” said Lisa Evans, senior counsel at environmental group Earthjustice. “This is yet another handout to the coal power industry at the expense of our health, water, and wallets.”

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.

Michael Whatley accepted thousands from Duke Energy as it seeks to raise rates

August 19, 2026

As Duke Energy seeks to further increase rates, Whatley accepted thousands in campaign contributions. His family also holds at least $149,000 in the company’s stock.

Protesters slam Durham kids’ deportation

April 10, 2026

Plus: This ‘cult classic’ movie has NC roots?? Share with a friend Hey, it’s Billy. This week, we wrote about a weekend-long celebration of the Halifax Resolves. Today, we have more to celebrate. The historic Revolutionary War document, which announced North Carolina’s plans to declare independent from the British, is returning home for the first…

They want to log NC’s national forests

August 21, 2026

Plus: Name this NC city Share with a friend Hey, it’s Billy. Below, we’re rolling out Cardinal & Pine’s 2026 voter hub, a one-stop shop for all your midterm election needs, and we also have a story about President Trump’s plan to clear logging in national forests, but first: Good News Friday needs no explanation,…

Biden’s EPA announces rules to slash coal pollution, speed up clean energy projects

May 6, 2024

The new rules would reduce pollution and lead to significant public health benefits, including reductions in premature deaths, asthma cases, and emergency room visits, the EPA said.

🐻 After rare bear attack in NC, let’s get smarter

August 20, 2026

Plus: A golden sunset in Beaufort. Share with a friend Hey, it’s Billy. Below, we have some must-read bear safety tips following a rare bear attack in western NC, plus an important new story about Senate candidate Michael Whatley’s relationship with a powerful NC utility, but first: Wherever you find people in need, there will…