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Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026-- Capitol Broadcasting Company's editorial cartoonist
As our area prepares for more cold and winter weather on Monday, some in Creedmoor are still dealing with HVAC problems that started before Thanksgiving.
Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025--Capitol Broadcasting Company's editorial cartoonist
Wake County Sheriff's Office and Duke Energy accuse 36-year-old Rafael Williams for opening numerous accounts in the name of living and deceased customers and totaled in about $495,904.62 in losses for the company.
Thousands are without power Monday in Durham and Orange counties after strong winds overnight.
Officials are investigating after a chase in Durham leading to a deadly crash. The crash has closed a busy intersection for hours, impacting the morning commute.
Duke Energy's new 15-year plan extends coal, adds more gas, and slows solar after NC scrapped its 2030 carbon mandate, raising questions about climate progress.
Power crews said fallen trees have caused 1,072 customers to lose power near the Village District. Officials expect power to be restored by 2:15 p.m. on Tuesday.
WRAL News talked with Jeff Brooks, a spokesperson from Duke Energy, about how emergency preparations have changed since Imelda's forecasted impact has lessened.
Preparations are underway to ensure a rapid response to potential outages and infrastructure challenges.
Duke Energy says offshore wind isn't cost-competitive, halting plans for new projects. Advocates warn the move delays clean energy progress in North Carolina.
Duke Energy has proposed a merger of its two utilities in the Carolinas. Duke Energy claims the proposed merger would save customers more than $1 billion by 2038.
Duke Energy has proposed a merger of its two utilities in the Carolinas, aiming to save customers over $1 billion by 2038.
Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2025-- Capitol Broadcasting company's editorial cartoonist
Supporters dubbed the measure the "Power Bill Reduction Act" and say it will keep electricity affordable, but the bill's opponents say household fuel costs will increase.
The General Assembly killed the state's 70% emissions target, approving an energy bill some analysts say will raise power bills while supporters claim it keeps electricity reliable and affordable.
Democratic Gov. Josh Stein has vetoed 14 bills while in office. On Tuesday Republicans found enough Democratic support in the state legislature to override some but not all of those vetoes.
WRAL News staff
A Duke study says axing North Carolina's 70% climate goal could add $23 billion to fuel bills by 2050. Other analyses predict 50,700 lost jobs. Lawmakers are expected to vote this week on SB 266 override.
Overnight storms swept through Johnston County, leaving more than 300 Duke Energy customers without power early Monday morning. Crews are actively working to restore electricity, particularly in areas around Polenta and Raleigh roads.
Democratic Gov. Josh Stein has vetoed 14 bills while in office. Votes to override any of those vetoes are expected to test the power of Republicans in the legislature, where the GOP is one seat shy of a veto-proof majority in the state House of Representatives.
State regulators in Raleigh began testimony on Duke Energy's request to build its plant on the same site as another one.
Before power was restored, fire crews at the scene told WRAL News someone was trapped in an elevator at the BullHouse Apartments.
The vetoes set up yet more political battles between the Republican-led state legislature and the Democratic governor, who has also vetoed other bills to amp up immigration enforcement and repeal the state's concealed carry rules.
WIll Doran, WRAL state government reporter
