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Before key hearings in North Carolina, Duke Energy makes tiny concessions to big gas ambitions
Before pivotal hearings that begin Monday, Duke Energy has made a few small concessions to its plans for a giant fossil fuel buildout in North Carolina, winning over the once-skeptical state-sanctioned ratepayer advocate. Duke’s proposed settlement with Public Staff and Walmart needs approval from the state’s Utilities Commission to take...
17-Year-Old Becomes Youngest Black Pilot In North Carolina History
Garner has also earned the praise of his mother, Melissa Dixon, who believes his achievement has laid the groundwork for any future pilots that come after her son. Ryan Garner, a 17-year-old North Carolina pilot, recently became the first and youngest Black pilot to receive his license at Concord’s Goose Creek Airport. He also became the youngest Black pilot in North Carolina history. At first, Garner wasn’t sure he wanted to be a pilot, but after talking with a Delta Airlines pilot, he changed his mind.
Several counties in ENC approved for state funding toward water projects
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — Governor Roy Cooper released his list of communities that will receive more than $253 million in grants for drinking water and wastewater projects. Several towns, cities and counties on the list reside in ENC. “Strong water and wastewater systems are vital for safe drinking water and economic development,” said Governor Cooper. […]
Judge halts gubernatorial candidate’s misdirection of taxpayer funds
(The Center Square) – Direction of taxpayer funds from the world’s largest pork producer by North Carolina’s Democratic candidate for governor has been stopped by a Superior Court judge. Attorney General Josh Stein, Gov. Roy Cooper and state Controller Nels Roseland were dealt defeat by a Randolph County pastor, Jonathan Burris, suing on behalf of […]
'Stakes couldn't be higher': Former Congressman David Price weighs in on Biden's bid for reelection
As a growing number of sitting Democrats call for President Biden to step aside in his bid for re-election over concerns about his fitness for office, a longtime Democratic Congressman from North Carolina is weighing in.David Price represented parts of the Triangle on Capitol Hill for more than 30 years, leaving office in 2022."I've been in politics a long, long time, and I've never seen a decision or more critical or important than this one," Price said about who the Democratic nominee will be in the fall.Though President Joe Biden has been clear that he intends to stay in the...
Little League coach suspended after fight with umpire at state tournament in North Carolina
WILSON, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — “There’s no crying in baseball,” is one of the most well-known quotes in film history. Unfortunately, adults are being told there’s no fighting allowed on the field either, after a coach and an umpire exchanged blows at a high-stakes little league game. Media partners WNCN first reported that an […]
Softballer is first ever female from Rowan County to win NCHSAA Player of the Year
ROWAN COUNTY, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) – A softball player from Rowan County who became the first-ever athlete in the area to be named the North Carolina High School Athletic Association Player of the Year was honored this week. Emma Clark recently graduated from West Rowan High School and will head to Tennessee in the […]
North Carolina City Among the Hottest in America This Year
If you feel like it’s extra hot outside, that’s because it’s hotter than normal this summer. In fact, experts say that this summer is one of the hottest in America ever, including in one North Carolina city. So, make sure to hydrate and stay cool this summer, being getting overheated is no joke.
Local News Roundup: RFK Jr. will be on the NC ballot; Stein outpaces Robinson in political contributions; change in Checkers ownership
The North Carolina State Board of Elections voted Tuesday to allow one third-party presidential candidate on the November ballot, but denied another. Pending any court challenges, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will appear on the ballot, but Cornel West will not. Attorney General Josh Stein has raised more than double the...
On his way out, Governor Cooper expands support for people leaving prison
This article was originally published by Bolts, a nonprofit publication that covers criminal justice and voting rights in local governments. After serving 14 months in prison for petty crimes, the state of North Carolina released me into homelessness on Dec. 30, 2000 with only the prison clothes on my back, a paper identification card, and $3.36 in […] The post On his way out, Governor Cooper expands support for people leaving prison appeared first on NC Newsline.
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