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On the Porch: Lisa Sorg – Data Centers

Posted by Aaron Johnson | May 10, 2026 | On The Porch

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Lisa Sorg is the North Carolina reporter for Inside Climate News. A journalist for 30 years, Sorg covers energy, climate environment and agriculture, as well as the social justice impacts of pollution and corporate malfeasance.

She has won dozens of awards for her news, public service and investigative reporting. In 2022, she received the Stokes Award from the National Press Foundation for her two-part story about the environmental damage from a former missile plant on a Black and Latinx neighborhood in Burlington. Sorg was previously an environmental investigative reporter at NC Newsline, a nonprofit media outlet based in Raleigh. She has also worked at alt-weeklies, dailies and magazines. Originally from rural Indiana, she lives in Durham, N.C.

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In Carrboro and Orange County, A Push Back Against Pollution

Posted by Aaron Keck | Mar 20, 2026 | Environment, Local Government

The Carrboro Town Council and Orange County Commissioners both passed resolutions this week to tackle climate change.

Judge Dismisses Carrboro’s Climate Change ‘Deception’ Lawsuit vs. Duke Energy, Citing ‘Imprecise’ Claims

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Feb 14, 2026 | Business, Local Government, State

Following arguments held in September, Superior Court Judge Mark Davis dismissed the Town of Carrboro lawsuit on Friday.

Here Are Winter Storm Resources in Orange County During Cold and Snowy Weather

Posted by Staff | Jan 29, 2026 | Safety, Weather

With a massive winter storm forecasted, many in Orange County are preparing for frigid temperatures. Here are key resources to stay safe.

Chapel Hill: Downed Tree Shuts Down West Cameron Avenue

Posted by Aaron Keck | Oct 13, 2025 | Traffic

Chapel Hill officials are asking drivers to find alternate routes as a downed tree has shut down a portion of West Cameron Avenue.

Town of Carrboro Argues Case in Duke Energy, Climate Change Lawsuit’s Initial Hearing

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Sep 26, 2025 | Business, Environment, Local Government

The Town of Carrboro presented its legal rationale for continuing a 2024 climate change-focused lawsuit against Duke Energy on Thursday.

Fire Breaks Out in Hillsborough From Transformer Sparks; 2,700 Residents Without Power

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Aug 17, 2025 | Fire, Safety

A fire started by a sparking transformer along South Churton Street in Hillsborough led to a brief...

Duke Energy Seeks to Merge Carolina Utilities, Projecting More Than $1B in Customer Savings

Posted by Associated Press | Aug 16, 2025 | Business, State

Duke Energy Corp. said it formally asked federal and state regulators on Thursday for permission to join together its two subsidiaries.

Some North Carolina Democratic Lawmakers Break from Party to Pass Republican Priorities

Posted by Associated Press | Jul 30, 2025 | State, State Government

North Carolina Republican lawmakers overrode several vetoes by Gov. Josh Stein, getting just enough votes from Democrats to enact some laws.

North Carolina Gov. Stein Vetoes Bill Repealing Interim Greenhouse Gas Reduction Mandate

Posted by Associated Press | Jul 5, 2025 | Business, Environment, State Government

North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein vetoed legislation Wednesday that in part would repeal an interim greenhouse gas reduction mandate set for Duke Energy’s power generation.

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