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Duke Energy proposes two renewable energy plans

Duke Energy hopes that the North Carolina Utilities Commission will approve two proposed optional renewable energy plans for businesses and consumers. 

Russian hackers allegedly take down Duke University Hospital’s website

Russian hackers were allegedly behind a cyberattack that took down 14 hospital systems websites across the country Monday, including Duke University Hospital in Durham. 

Renewables advocate blasts Duke Energy over rolling blackouts

Officials from renewable energy entities held a meeting recently to discuss the rolling blackouts that left thousands in North and South Carolina without power over the Christmas holidays. The renewables proponents said solar performed "as expected." "While solar performed as expected, that 'as expected' meant there was no solar production at all during peak demand that morning," said Jon Sanders, of the Center for Food, Power, and Life.

New court date set for Beth Wood’s hit-and-run charges

A new court date has been set for North Carolina State Auditor Beth Wood, who was involved in a hit-and-run accident on December 8 in downtown Raleigh.