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EPISODE · Feb 18, 2026 · 34 MIN

Energy Rate Warning, Election Ruling, Early Voting Update

from The Carolina Journal News Hour on WBT · host WBT

A new North Carolina energy report warns that electricity rates could rise as demand surges statewide, driven by population growth and expanding industry. In election news, a judge struck down an order related to the State Board of Elections, ruling the board violated its own procedures. Early voting continues across North Carolina, with updated turnout numbers offering insight into voter engagement ahead of the primary. Meanwhile, the Department of Environmental Quality awarded $5.7 million for flood mitigation projects in western North Carolina to strengthen resilience after recent storms.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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A new North Carolina energy report warns that electricity rates could rise as demand surges statewide, driven by population growth and expanding industry. In election news, a judge struck down an order related to the State Board of Elections, ruling...

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