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Duke Energy is asking state regulators for permission to develop new fossil fuel resources to meet growing electricity demand driven by population growth and potential new AI data centers.
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ncleg.govBehind in the vote totals, North Carolina Senate leader Phil Berger files four election protests, CMS doesn’t plan to use makeup days for this year’s weather events so far, and Queens University prepares to take on Purdue in the NCAA Tournament. -
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LOCAL NEWS
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North Carolina drivers can now check DMV wait times online before leaving home. -
Two new Cone Health mobile clinics are debuting next week. They're designed to bring heart health screenings and reproductive care to underserved communities. -
According to a press release, an out-of-state resident who tested positive for the disease traveled through Guilford last Friday. -
The Department of Defense Inspector General blames four canine deaths on outdated and unsanitary military kennels at ten bases. -
This month’s Cesar Chavez Contemplation Breakfast in uptown Charlotte will move forward under a new name following sexual abuse allegations against the late labor leader. -
Casa Azul’s Música Para Todos (Music for Everyone) is a tango concert this Sunday celebrating the nonprofit’s quinceañera year in Greensboro.
NATION & WORLD
DAILY NEWS ROUNDUP
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Family Dollar plans to close its distribution center in Matthews. Mecklenburg County Commissioners approve $6.3 million to restore Mallard Creek. Davidson Town Manager Jaime Justice announces his retirement. The Charlotte Hornets retire Dell Curry's jersey tonight. The former Sycamore Brewing reopens with a new name.
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