CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Aug. 15 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release on Aug. 14, 2025: * * * Combining Duke Energy Carolinas and Duke Energy Progress projected to save customers over $1B in future costs * Filed today for approval with state and federal regulators, operating as one utility could save customers even more than the $1 billion in cost savings already achieved since 2012 * If approved, no bill or service changes would occur to retail rates before 2027 due to the com  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 14 -- The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news release: * * * DEQ reminds residents, businesses that burning trash is against state law * The open burning of trash, metal, plastic and all other man-made materials not only harms the environment and poses a public health risk, it's against state law. During the summer and fall burning season, the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality's Division of Air Quality   more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Aug. 15 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release: * * * Duke Energy awards $255,000 in economic development grants to support Florida's competitiveness * 20 economic development organizations receive grants to boost Florida's economy, workforce and business growth * Since 2020, Duke Energy and its Foundation have provided nearly $2 million in grants to organizations in Florida in support of economic development * ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Duke Energy and Duk  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 15 -- The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services issued the following news release on Aug. 14, 2025: * * * Statement on Bertie County Department of Social Services Effective Friday, Aug. 15, 2025, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services will temporarily assume leadership of child welfare services at the Bertie County Department of Social Services (BCDSS), as authorized under state law. This is the fifth time NCDHHS has taken ove  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 15 (TNSrep) -- The North Carolina Office of the State Auditor issued the following news release on Aug. 14, 2025: * * * Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools' Finances Plagued by Hundreds of Budget Overrides, $75 Million in Bonuses The North Carolina Office of the State Auditor (OSA) has released a new special report on the financial standing of Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools (WS/FCS). The report provides a detailed analysis of a series of poor financial dec  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 14 -- The North Carolina Department of Labor issued the following news release on Aug. 13, 2025: * * * NC Department of Labor Releases Complaint Breakdown Following $2.5 Million Wage Recovery Announcement NCDOL today issued a follow-up to its July 31 announcement that the department recovered more than $2.5 million in unpaid wages for workers across the state. * The North Carolina Department of Labor (NCDOL) today provided a detailed breakdown of complaints inv  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 14 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news on Aug. 13, 2025: * * * Reminder: Secretary Bessent Admits Whatley's Agenda Is A "Backdoor for Privatizing Social Security" DC insider and GOP Senate candidate Michael Whatley's toxic agenda is a "backdoor for privatizing Social Security" and threatening the earned benefits of North Carolinians, all to give billionaires a tax handout. Whatley called the GOP budget plan a "huge win" and the "emb  more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Aug. 14 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Bank of America, a financial institution, posted the following news release: * * * Stacked Professional Field Set to Race Fast and Chase Dreams Through Streets of Chicago * CHICAGO, IL - Today, the Bank of America Chicago Marathon announced its professional field for the 2025 event. The world's greatest marathoners, including three of the four reigning Bank of America Chicago Marathon champions, will line up to chase vic  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 14 -- The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news release: * * * State coastal commission to meet in New Bern Aug. 27-28 * The N.C. Coastal Resources Commission (CRC) will meet Aug. 27 and Aug. 28 at the Tryon Palace - History Center, 529 S. Front St., New Bern. The regular business meeting of the CRC will be called to order at 1:30 p.m. on Aug. 27 and will resume at 9 a.m. on Aug. 28. A public input and comment period is sch  more