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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
capitol congress Washington
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
COVID-19 in NC, confirmed cases, deaths, hospitalizations, data on race and age.
Posted inCoronavirus

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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