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Plans accelerated for hydrogen-capable natural gas generation in Person County
(The Center Square) – Energy demands eight times greater than predicted two years ago are driving Duke Energy’s move to double its plans for hydrogen-capable natural gas generation in Person County. The addition is among several changes to the Charlotte-based company’s Carolina Resources Plan filed with the North Carolina Utilities Commission on Wednesday. It also includes an additional natural gas plant in South Carolina, solar generation and storage, and potential offshore wind projects. ...
Vehicle crash closes all lanes on Rt. 701 in Halifax County
HALIFAX COUNTY, Va. (WFXR)– The Virginia Department of Transportation says drivers can expect delays on Rt. 701 in Halifax County due to a vehicle crash near Mt. Carmel Rd. As of 12:30 p.m., all north and south lanes are closed. WFXE News will update this story as further information is released.
Tractor-trailer crash on US-501 in Halifax County now cleared
UPDATE 5:50 P.M. HALIFAX COUNTY COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) — VDOT reports the tractor-trailer crash on US-501 in Halifax County has been cleared. All lanes of traffic are now reopened. – HALIFAX COUNTY COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) — The Virginia Department of Transportation says there is a tractor-trailer crash on US-501 near Bethel Rd; VA-360E/W in Halifax […]
School delays across Southwest Virginia
(WFXR) — With some areas still working on cleanups from Tuesday’s storm, school districts in Southwest Virginia have announced they are operating under a delay on Thursday, Jan. 11. Grayson County Public Schools Grayson County School Superintendent Kelly Wilmore says all schools will be starting two hours late and buses 13,14, and 56 will not […]
State Board of Elections Meeting Affecting Franklin, Granville, Person, and Vance Counties on Jan. 4, 2024
The State Board of Elections in Raleigh, North Carolina, will hold a remote meeting on January 4, 2024, at 9:30 a.m. The public can watch the meeting online via Webex or by phone. Meeting materials will be available on the State Board's website.
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