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Jackson rejects Duke Energy deal, says 6.8% rate hike too high

A settlement in the Duke Energy Progress rate case that would raise residential electric bills about 6.8% over the next two years as opposed to their original request of 18.1% is still too high according to North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson.

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FEMA approves $197M to western NC after fraud review

The latest funding package includes more than $179 million in FEMA Public Assistance grants for 30 projects related to Hurricane Helene, Tropical Storm Chantal, and other federally declared disasters, along with an additional $18 million through FEMA's Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP).

Annie Dance