Hearing on Progress rate hike sparks interest
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) -- The North Carolina Utility Commission held a public hearing in Wilmington Tuesday night, the topic, increase electric bills for nearly 2 million Progress Carolina...
View ArticleCrews to remove utility poles in North 3rd Street Improvement Project
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) -- Progress Energy crews will begin removing the remaining utility poles and overhead wires in the northern section of North 3rd street Monday. It's all a part of the North 3rd...
View Article'Unusual event' reported at Brunswick Nuclear Plant
SOUTHPORT, NC (WWAY) -- Progress Energy says operators declared an "unusual event" at the Brunswick Nuclear Plant in Southport today.The power company says it was caused by a freon release from an HVAC...
View ArticleProgress Energy reaches deal on rate increase
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) -- It looks like power rates are going up for a lot of people in southeastern North Carolina. Progress Energy Carolinas says it has reached an agreement with the North Carolina...
View ArticleTransmission line causes power outages across the area
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) -- Power is back up after some Progress Energy customers experienced outages across the area Monday morning.WWAY spoke with Progress Energy, and they say the outages were caused...
View ArticleDuke Energy begins rolling out new logo
CHARLOTTE, NC (AP) -- Duke Energy is ready to roll out its new logo.The logo with light blue, dark blue and green arcs and the company name in all capital letters represents Duke Energy's merger with...
View ArticleCrews restore power after thousands experienced outages in New Hanover Co.
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WWAY) -- Progress Energy crews say power should now be restored for over 6,000 customers that experienced outages in the northern part of New Hanover County Tuesday...
View ArticleHAPPENING TODAY: NRC hosts open house to discuss Brunswick Nuclear Plant
SOUTHPORT, NC (NEWS RELEASE) -- Nuclear Regulatory Commission officials have scheduled an open house for April 24 to discuss the agency’s assessment of safety performance during 2012 for the Brunswick...
View ArticleNC nuclear plant shut down after crack discovered
RALEIGH, NC (AP) -- Operators have shut down a North Carolina nuclear plant after finding tiny marks of corrosion and cracking that need repair. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission says the health and...
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NC appeals court upholds Duke-Progress deal
GARY D. ROBERTSON Associated PressRALEIGH, NC (AP) -- A North Carolina appeals court has upheld the regulatory decisions that made Duke Energy Corp. the country's largest electric company.A...
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