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Wagram student on cusp of new career as relay technician
HAMLET — First-generation college student Douglas Ferrell is about to start his career as a relay technician with Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, a global leader in protective relay systems.
Richmond County Sheriff's Office warns of Duke Energy power bill scam
ROCKINGHAM — The Richmond County Sheriff’s office is warning residents of a scam where potential victims are being told they have past-due power bills.
Rockingham Dragway base for Duke Energy effort
ROCKINGHAM — As was the case during Hurricane Florence in 2018, Rockingham Dragway was ground zero for Duke Energy’s effort to restore power to a Sandhills region hit hard by last week’s ice storm.
Appeals Court won't force N.C. regulators to permit new solar plant
RALEIGH — The N.C. Court of Appeals has affirmed state regulators' ruling against a proposed solar energy plant for North Carolina. Appellate judges accepted regulators' argument that the plant would have forced overly costly upgrades to the state's electric grid.
1,200 in Richmond County still without power following winter storm
ROCKINGHAM — More than 1,200 homes in Richmond County remain without power following a winter storm that moved through the South on Sunday.
Winter storm knocks out power in Richmond County
ROCKINGHAM — More than 1,400 Richmond County residents are without power as a winter storm moves through the state.
New law changes how power companies produce energy, what they charge customers
RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper has signed into law House Bill 951, which will change how power companies, namely, Duke Energy, produce energy and how they can charge customers. The bill, known as “Energy Solutions for North Carolina,” was introduced in June and has gotten bipartisan support.
Duke Energy project will mean slow going for boaters at Lake Tillery
RALEIGH — Tomorrow, Aug. 24, Duke Energy is installing new powerlines across Lake Tillery. The project is a large and dangerous undertaking and public safety is a priority. Wildlife law enforcement officers from the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission will be controlling the area by boat patrol. Boaters are advised to expect delays at Highway 27 and Garrison Bridge.
Duke Energy grant supports growth of RichmondCC’s substation program
HAMLET — Duke Energy has awarded the Richmond Community College Foundation a $40,000 grant to continue to support the Electric Utility Substation & Relay Technology program.
Costs and control in focus as major energy legislation discussed in House
RALEIGH — An energy bill under consideration by state lawmakers prescribes retirement for certain coal-fired plants, increases sourcing from renewables, and significantly alters the oversight authority of the N.C. Utilities Commission.
