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Category: Energy

Posted inEnergy

Is it price gouging? What to do if you suspect a business of violating emergency order

by WLOS May 12, 2021May 12, 2021

Fuel demand drives up prices in North Carolina as cybersecurity attack shut down Colonial Pipeline.

Posted inElections

Watch: NC-11 congressional debate

by Staff Reports September 30, 2020October 2, 2020
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Posted inPolitics & Government

Is federal lifeline coming? Anxious NC leaders watch for signs as DC deal-making continues

by Kirk Ross July 31, 2020July 31, 2020
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Coronavirus daily status updates March to May 2020 archives

by Staff Reports May 31, 2020July 7, 2020
Posted inEnergy

Anti-Duke Energy coalition of advocacy groups calls for range of reforms

by Jack Igelman May 18, 2020July 7, 2020

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