Residential fire fatality in Alexander County
On Thursday, February 26, 2026, at approximately 7:51 a.m., the Alexander County 911 Communications Center received a report of a residential structure fire with possible entrapment at 35 Mickey Hager MHP Drive in Stony Point. Multiple fire
Duke Energy’s call for 10.95% return on equity is top of industry scale
By Ray Gronberg for BUSINESS NORTH CAROLINA Duke’s latest rate increase filing includes a request for a 10.95% return on equity, which the Environmental Defense Fund says is the third-highest of 53 similar proposals by U.S. power
Caldwell County Public Library Director Announces Retirement
LENOIR, N.C. — Caldwell County announces the retirement of its Public Library Director Leslie Griffin, who has served the county with dedication, innovation, and a deep commitment to community engagement since joining the Caldwell County Public Library