Climate scientists: Hurricane season could be rough, including in North Carolina
The probability that a major hurricane will make landfall along the East Coast is 34%, well above the long-term average of 21% Read More
NC SPIN Posts by Lisa Sorg
Crowded GOP Lt. Governor’s race includes NC newcomer who’s never voted in the state
Some interesting personalities and positions make this race interesting. But who are these people? Read More
While 3,100 hurricane survivors lack permanent homes, ReBuild NC employees earn big salaries
ReBuildNC has been accused of prioritizing effort over outcomes, people covering for one another and waste. Read More
Keep North Carolina filthy
The budget being considered will limit cities and counties from enforcing litter laws. Read More
Several crises, malfunctions at Duke Energy led to rolling blackouts on Christmas Eve, utility officials tell state regulators
Duke Energy had predicted high electricity demands but said, "We believed we had sufficient power." Another exec said "We own what happened." Read More
Republican-led Senate in NC gives preliminary approval to Medicaid expansion after years of fighting it
Even though it took 10 years Senators approved Medicaid expansion, but the House says it won't take up the issue this session. Read More
Renewables company could transform how millions of tons of hog waste are managed in NC
Millions of tons of hog waste are produced each year in our state. A Duplin County business is working on a new technology to process them. Read More
Biden administration will auction 110,000 acres off NC coast for wind energy
After the Bureau of Offshore Energy Management declared that the project would "not significantly impact the environment" the government will lease more than 110,000 acres for wind energy. Read More
Yadkin County residents dig in for a fight against a proposed mine near homes, elementary school
The Department of Environmental Quality admits the state's Mining Act is flawed and was written by a mining company. Read More
Court of Appeals rules NC lawmakers were within their authority to all but outlaw hog nuisance lawsuits
The ruling is a setback for environmental justice groups. Read More
