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Inside Climate NewsDOE Awards Duke Energy $28.4M Grant to Upgrade Roxboro Coal Units Scheduled to Retire by 2034
The U.S. Department of Energy will award $28.4 million to Duke Energy for boiler, turbine and pulverizer work at Units 2 and 3. The utility will add $44 million in ratepayer funds, with work scheduled between 2027 and 2029.
propublica.orgAsheville Man Receives 20-Year Sentence for Blue Ridge Parkway Shooting
A federal judge sentenced 33-year-old Christopher Joseph Gaddy to 240 months in prison after he shot a woman in the head at point-blank range on the Blue Ridge Parkway. The conviction triggers mandatory federal prison time and removes Gaddy from the community for two decades unde…
deadline.comDOJ Presents Hometown Hero Award in Eastern North Carolina
The U.S. Department of Justice presented its Hometown Hero Award on June 1 2026. The recognition highlights local contributions to public safety and community service in the Eastern District of North Carolina.
foxnews.comLead Prosecutor Replaced in James Comey Seashell Photograph Case
The Justice Department filed notice Friday evening that Matthew Petracca has been replaced by Timothy Severo in the federal criminal case against former FBI director James Comey over a 2025 social media post.
foxnews.comNorth Carolina Board Orders Non-Residents Blocked From Voting
The state board of elections directed that only residents may cast ballots. Officials stated the rule applies to all elections held in North Carolina.
The FederalistNorth Carolina Elections Board Agrees to Use Jury Records to Remove Noncitizens From Voter Rolls
State and national Republican groups reached a consent judgment requiring the North Carolina State Board of Elections to review jury disqualification records. The agreement directs officials to identify and remove individuals who stated they are not U.S. citizens.
New York PostWoman Charged With Attempted Murder After Shooting Two Lawyers Outside North Carolina Courthouse
A 57-year-old Raleigh woman opened fire on two attorneys outside the old Wake County Courthouse on Friday morning. Both lawyers were hospitalized; the suspect was arrested and charged with attempted murder.
thegatewaypundit.comNorth Carolina County Sees Limited Reach of Federal Rural Health Fund
Martin County officials say the $50 billion rural health program will not reopen the county's only hospital, which closed in 2023. The county continues to seek state and federal support for emergency services and possible reopening.
Fox NewsNorth Carolina Elections Board to Remove Noncitizens from Voter Rolls Using Jury Records
A consent judgment requires the North Carolina State Board of Elections to use jury-duty records to identify and remove noncitizens from voter rolls. The agreement was accepted by Superior Court Judge Jennifer Bedford after a hearing on Wednesday.
nypost.comNorth Carolina Brewery Rebrands After Co-Founder Arrested on Child Rape Charges
A Charlotte brewery changed its name and ownership after one of its founders was arrested on charges including statutory rape of a 13-year-old girl. The business reopened under new management weeks after the arrest.
ABC NewsHouse Ethics Committee Investigates Rep. Chuck Edwards Over Sexual Harassment Allegations
The House Ethics Committee announced Thursday it is reviewing allegations that Rep. Chuck Edwards created a hostile work environment and engaged in sexual harassment toward two former female staffers. Edwards denied the claims, calling them politically motivated fiction and sayin…
nypost.comSampson County Drug Boss Receives 50-Year Federal Prison Sentence
A federal judge sentenced Sampson County, North Carolina, drug trafficker Jabarri T. Smith to 50 years in prison on May 12, 2026. The term closes a multi-year investigation that removed 4.4 kilograms of fentanyl and heroin from circulation and triggers continued asset forfeiture…
680news.comRaleigh Man Receives 17-Year Federal Prison Term for Distributing Child Pornography
A federal judge sentenced Raleigh resident David Wayne Satterfield to 210 months in prison after he pleaded guilty to distributing child sexual abuse material. The sentence triggers mandatory lifetime supervised release and requires Satterfield to register as a sex offender upon…
nypost.comFranklin County Drug Dealer Sentenced to 21 Years for Selling Fentanyl That Killed a Man
A Franklin County man received a 21-year prison term after he sold fentanyl that caused a fatal overdose. The sentence triggers mandatory federal reporting requirements to track overdose-linked trafficking cases in the Eastern District of North Carolina.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewNorth Carolina Identifies 34,000 Deceased Individuals on Voter Rolls, Prompting Calls for Cleanup Legislation
North Carolina election officials discovered approximately 34,000 deceased people on the state's voter rolls after comparing data with a federal database. This finding has led to renewed calls for federal legislation to enhance voter roll accuracy. Officials plan to remove the in…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewFormer Senator Kyrsten Sinema Faces Lawsuit in North Carolina Under Marital Breakup Law
Former U.S. Senator Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona is facing a lawsuit in North Carolina. The state is one of a few with a law allowing a spouse to sue a third party for damages related to a marital breakup.