The legal battle over a proposed 2,300-acre solar farm in Pender County headed Tuesday to North Carolina’s second-highest court. Coastal Pine Solar is asking the court to reverse a trial judge’s decision in the case. The trial court sided with Pender County commissioners, who rejected the solar operation in 2022.
A hearing got underway Monday to determine whether a requested average 42.2% rate increase in homeowners’ insurance rates by the North Carolina Rate Bureau (NCRB) will be granted later this year.
Doughton’s destructive policies impacted North Carolina and the country at large in the so-called “Progressive Era.”
At just 21, Ethan Clark is the founder and owner of North Carolina's Weather Authority, which he initially began in middle school. His weather page became a trusted source for the community, especially during Tropical Storm Helene when he alerted residents of Western North Carolina ahead of major news outlets, giving them critical time to act.