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Dominion Energy customers received a notice in the mail about rate changes. Here’s what it means.
A six-page notice went out from the NC Utilities Commission last month, notifying Dominion Energy customers about two rate changes requested by Dominion. The changes will end up reducing the average customer’s bill by about $4, according to Dominion. First, Dominion requested the authority to increase the base rates and charges for additional revenue of […] The post Dominion Energy customers received a notice in the mail about rate changes. Here’s what it means. appeared first on The Coastland Times.
NC governor candidates offer competing plans to cut taxes, address inflation
Both candidates for governor, Attorney General Josh Stein and Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson, are pledging to cut taxes, but their plans to save people money look a lot different. Robinson, the Republican candidate, announced what he calls his “10-Point Economic Plan” this month. Item No. 3 on his list is “Cut Taxes for ALL North Carolinians.” Stein has his own set of economic priorities listed on his campaign website, and his list includes “cutting taxes for working families.”
Preacher sold 'Miracle Mansion' scheme to NC church members in fraud, federal officials say
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A preacher preyed on North Carolina church members to get them to invest hundreds of thousands of dollars in a project called "Miracle Mansion" that was never built, federal officials said. (Above video is the Wednesday morning headlines for Aug. 21, 2024.) Michael Mandel Baldwin, 55,...
JD Vance Claims Kamala Harris Will ‘Walk Us Right Into A Nuclear War’
Sen. JD Vance (R-OH) claimed during a Wednesday campaign rally that Vice President Kamala Harris will lead America "into a nuclear war." The post JD Vance Claims Kamala Harris Will ‘Walk Us Right Into A Nuclear War’ first appeared on Mediaite.
'Better armed than some of my officers': Eastern NC law enforcement concerned with youth gun violence rising
Law enforcement concerned about increase in youth gun violence. The bullets on Enfield Police Chief Eric Johnson's desk paint a grim picture of the issue he's dealing with. In 30 years working in law enforcement, he said he's never dealt with so much youth violence. Johnson said most of the cases of shots fired in his town involve people from age 14-19.
McDowell County man charged with insurance fraud
North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey announced today the arrest of Kelly Scott Frisbee, 42, of 674 Drucilla Church Road, Nebo, N.C. Frisbee was charged with insurance fraud, a felony. He was also charged with filing a false report to a police station, a misdemeanor. According to special agents with...
‘It’s been absolutely crazy’
Carrie Everett is ecstatic about being Miss North Carolina. “It’s been absolutely crazy,” the 20-year-old said. “I was hoping to win, but I didn’t expect it.” On June 29, Everett, who held the title of Miss Johnston County, was crowned Miss North Carolina. “I really didn’t have any words,” she said. “I almost passed out because I was so excited. […] The post ‘It’s been absolutely crazy’ first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Sentences handed down in COVID-19 fraud scheme
NEW BERN, N.C. — Two more defendants have been sentenced in North Carolina federal courts as part of an ongoing investigation into COVID-19 fraud. Toni A. Smith, 46, of New Jersey, and Dontae Antonio Murphy, 40, of Charlotte, N.C., received sentences of 15 months and 12 months in prison, respectively. They were also ordered to pay several hundred thousand dollars in restitution to the Small Business Administration, according to a press release from the office of Michael Easley, U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of North Carolina.
Kyle Petty to Lead NASCAR Hauler Parade at Darlington Raceway
By @speedwaydigest via Speedway Digest - Home for NASCAR News - Kyle Petty named Grand Marshal for NASCAR Cup Series Hauler Showcase & Parade, 5h ago. Darlington Raceway announced today that NASCAR legend and esteemed commentator Kyle Petty will serve as the Grand Marshal for the NASCAR Cup Series Hauler Showcase & Parade on Friday, Aug. 30, as part of the Labor Day Race Weekend activities. “Kyle Petty is one of the most renowned voices and personalities we have in our sport,” said Darlington Raceway President Josh Harris. “We’re honored to have someone with as tenured of a resume in the world of NASCAR be a part of one of our most adored traditions at Darlington Raceway.” Hailing from Level Cross, N.C., Kyle Petty is as…
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