The utility says it needs more money for grid upgrades and power plants. Thousands of customers have responded in opposition.
June 2026
Posted inCourts & Justice
Prosecutors Say a N.C. Woman Poisoned Her Daughter at Thanksgiving. Even Before That, Her Life Was Hardly Ordinary.
Gudrun Casper-Leinenkugel’s family says she’s being blamed for a terrible accident.
Posted inHigher Education
This App State Researcher is Taking Wasted Sweet Potatoes—And Turning Them Into Milk
Brett Taubman expects Rootsii’s milk to reach markets within the next two years.
Posted inThe Assembly
Five Years of Impact
Looking back and looking forward as we mark half a decade of compelling and nuanced journalism about North Carolina.
Posted inPolitics & Government
Can Michael Whatley Name a Hurricanes Player?
The U.S. Senate candidate posted AI-generated images of the Stanley Cup Finals team, then struggled to name his favorite player.
Posted inEnergy
New Bill Puts the Brakes on Data Centers, but Incentivizes Fossil Fuels
The price of fuel and the build-out of fossil fuel infrastructure are largely behind recent rate hikes in the state.
Posted inNews
Inside Outlanders, Raleigh’s Self-Governed Homeless Community
Outlanders has a mayor, a charter, and a tight-knit community. As Raleigh pushes to end unsheltered homelessness, the camp could serve as a model for helping people get back on their feet—or be cleared out.
Posted inPolitics & Government
The ABCs of PCS
You can get used to hearing those three letters a lot. The PCS process is the primary way lawmakers gut and amend bills.
Posted inElections
U.S. Rep. Chuck Edwards’ Mountain Test
The 11th District has been solidly GOP since 2012. But a sluggish Helene response and misconduct allegations have put Edwards on defense.
