WakeMed President and CEO answered questions about how the system's proposed consolidation with Charlotte-based Atrium Health would impact cost, healthcare in Wake County at a wide-ranging press conference.

Atrium Health is seeking to take over WakeMed. Officials throughout state government urged the proposed deal to slow down after news broke Friday afternoon.

Duke Energy has requested permission from state regulators to raise rates in June to cover fuel and power costs.

Duke Energy has already requested steep rate increases starting next year to cover the cost of building new infrastructure. This week, the utility filed to raise rates again to cover fuel and power costs.

The historic downtown building had been left vacant for over a decade.

State regulators held a hearing Tuesday night at the Rowan County Courthouse in Salisbury. Several residents attended, carrying anti–data center signs.

Duke Energy has requested permission from state regulators for steep rate hikes beginning in 2027. It’s also seeking one of the highest returns on its Carolina operations among regulated utilities.

Financial relief could be on the way for businesses impacted by the 2022 fertilizer plant fire in Winston-Salem.

The Carolinas set a new record during last week’s winter weather: the highest-ever energy demand.

The organization has been located in the Historic Radio Building on Main Street since 2011.