As Duke Energy seeks higher rates, NC task force studies grid strain from tech growth
By Liz McLaughlin for WRAL North Carolina leaders are raising new concerns about rising power bills as the state’s Energy Policy Task Force met Tuesday to examine how rapid load growth from data centers and new industries
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Insurance Broker/Agent – Property, Liability, and Workers’ Compensation Insurance
Alexander County, North Carolina (“County”) is issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) for insurance brokers/agents regarding the County’s property and liability insurance and workers’ compensation insurance. This RFP invites established, qualified firms to submit proposals for handling
TSA introduces new $45 fee option for travelers without REAL ID starting February 1
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced that it will refer all passengers who do not present an acceptable form of ID and still want to fly an option to pay a $45 fee to use a modernized
Federal agents expand immigration operations to New Orleans, Minneapolis
Federal immigration authorities have launched a sweeping enforcement push in New Orleans and Minneapolis, broadening the Trump administration’s ongoing crackdown in cities with policies limiting cooperation with federal immigration officials. The Department of Homeland Security confirmed Wednesday
Trump will grant pardon to Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar and his wife amid bribery case
President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that he will grant a full pardon to Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Texas, and Cuellar’s wife, Imelda, wiping away the federal bribery and money-laundering case filed against them last year. Trump revealed the
Los Angeles Clippers part ways with veteran guard Chris Paul
The Los Angeles Clippers are moving on from longtime star guard Chris Paul, ending his brief reunion with the franchise amid a difficult start to the year. Paul, who turns 40 this season and has already said
Dallas Stars’ forward Tyler Seguin expected to miss season with torn ACL
Dallas Stars forward Tyler Seguin is expected to miss months — and likely the remainder of the NHL season — after suffering a torn ACL in his right knee during Tuesday night’s game against the New York
Jason Aldean, Lainey Wilson, Bailey Zimmerman to headline 2025 Nashville’s Big Bash
Jason Aldean, Lainey Wilson and Bailey Zimmerman will headline the iconic New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash taking place downtown in Music City. The five-hour event will see the trio of headliners joined by special guests
Dustin Lynch and MC4D team up in the video for ‘Home to You’
Dustin Lynch has teamed up with MC4D on the new song, “Home To You,” co-writen by Lynch, Matt & Chris Drake (of MC4D), Brandon Davis, and Trent Tomlinson. Lynch shared: “I’m fired up to finally drop ‘Home
Season 3 of ‘Euphoria’ to premiere April 2026
The release date for Season 3 of the HBO series Euphoria has officially been revealed, with the news coming four years after the end of Season 2 back in February 2022. HBO Max confirmed on Instagram that