[Commentary] High Duke Energy Bills and Rate Hikes Force Difficult Choices

By Anita YatesBeacon Media There are certain times of year when I know my electricity bill will be through the roof. The middle of the summer is definitely one of … Continue reading [Commentary] High Duke Energy Bills and Rate Hikes Force Difficult Choices

[SoDu Alert] Hope Valley Farms Area Loses Power for Second Day in a Row

At this writing, Duke Energy Carolina crews are working to restore power again for more than 540 customers in the Hope Valley Farms area along South Roxboro Street in South … Continue reading [SoDu Alert] Hope Valley Farms Area Loses Power for Second Day in a Row

[SoDu Alert] Power Outage Strikes Hope Valley Farms

Neighborhoods in Hope Valley Farms along South Roxboro Street lost power early Friday, leaving hundreds of Duke Energy Carolinas customers without electricity. Among those affected: students at Murray-Massenburg Elementary School, … Continue reading [SoDu Alert] Power Outage Strikes Hope Valley Farms

Durham Chamber Among Duke Energy Funding Recipients

The Duke Energy Foundation has earmarked $50,000 for the Durham Chamber Legacy Foundation to invest in local small businesses. The grants, started during the COVID-19 pandemic, range from $1,000 to … Continue reading Durham Chamber Among Duke Energy Funding Recipients

Durham Customers Await Duke Energy Repairs

Nearly 1,600 customers in the South Durham area waited on the restoration of power by Duke Energy after heavy storms passed through the region on Friday. The power company reported … Continue reading Durham Customers Await Duke Energy Repairs

Extended Power Outage Prompts Durham Emergency Shelter Opening

Duke Energy outage map about 1:45 p.m. Thousands of Duke Energy customers remain without power after problems at a substation on Wednesday. Utility workers may get power back on by … Continue reading Extended Power Outage Prompts Durham Emergency Shelter Opening