Governor Stein issues State Of Emergency for second week in a row
Governor Stein thanked NCDOT crews who have been working hard to clear the roads and keep North Carolinians safe. The Governor also issued a new State of Emergency to ensure the state qualifies if federal assistance is needed to
North Carolina regulators release public hearing schedule for Duke Energy rate hikes
From WFAE The rate hikes largely fund energy distribution projects, which make up more than a third of the investments covered during this rate period. It would also increase the utility’s return on capital projects, like
Western Piedmont Symphony Presents Masterworks: Romantic Masters
Western Piedmont Symphony (WPS), the professional orchestra of the western foothills of North Carolina, presents MASTERWORKS: ROMANTIC MASTERS on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. at P.E. Monroe Auditorium in Hickory. This winter Masterworks concert invites audiences to gather