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.

Forsyth commissioners approved a resolution that states limits on local tax authority could result in service reductions, delayed infrastructure investment and more.

A new report shows an additional 5,000 to 10,000 college graduates are needed annually to meet NC job demands.

State lawmakers are calling for stronger efforts to investigate fraud and abuse in North Carolina's Medicaid system. A state House committee held a nearly three-hour hearing Thursday on the topic, questioning Attorney General Jeff Jackson and Health and Human Services Secretary Dev Sangvai.