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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.

North Carolina Lawmakers Finalize Bill That Would Scrap 2030 Carbon Reduction Goal

Posted by Associated Press | Jun 21, 2025 | Environment, State Government

North Carolina legislators finalized a bill Thursday that would eliminate an interim greenhouse gas reduction mandate set in a landmark 2021 law.

Chapel Hill Apartment Complex Filing Complaint Against Duke Energy

Posted by Michael Koh | Jun 13, 2025 | Housing, Nonprofit

EMPOWERment is filing a complaint against Duke Energy, alleging it is refusing to provide service to the P.E.A.C.H. apartments.

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