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EPISODE · Jan 23, 2026 · 34 MIN

NC Braces for Ice Storm; Duke Energy Prepares; School Choice Pressure Builds

from The Carolina Journal News Hour on WBT · host WBT

State officials are urging North Carolinians to prepare now as the state braces for a potential major ice storm, warning of dangerous travel conditions, power outages, and downed trees. Duke Energy says crews and equipment are staged across the state as utilities prepare for possible widespread impacts. In policy news, Georgia has joined a new federal school choice program, increasing pressure in North Carolina as lawmakers consider a potential veto override on similar legislation. Meanwhile, the tobacco trust fund has opened applications for 2026 grants, offering funding opportunities for agricultural and rural development projects.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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