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Blue Cross NC Reports $497M Loss, Potentially Raising Premiums for 4.3M Customers
Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina reports a $497m loss, indicating possible premium hikes for 4.3m customers.
NY Attorney General Sues Trump Administration Over Abandoned Wind Project Deal
New York's attorney general is suing the Trump administration over a deal to end an offshore wind project in favor…
Duke Energy Florida Slashes Residential Bills by 25% in 2026
Duke Energy Florida announces third rate reduction of 2026, lowering residential customer bills by approximately…
UNC-Wilmington Receives Approval to Plan Proposed Medical School
UNC Wilmington has received approval from the UNC System Board of Governors to continue planning its proposed medical school. The initiative aims to address healthcare inequity in North Carolina.
Congressional Committee Grills Health System CEOs Over Rising Costs
Congressional committee examines root causes of rising health costs, with CEOs of major health systems in…
Trump Threatens to Fire Powell Over Extended Tenure as Federal Reserve Chair
Trump threatens to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell over disagreements on interest rates and an ongoing…
Shifting Odds for U.S. Senate Races Favor Democrats, According to Report
Jessica Taylor from the Cook Political Report discusses the outlook of U.S. Senate races in the upcoming midterm elections with NPR's A Martinez.
Southwest Virginia Battles 158% Surge in Energy Costs Amid Grid Stress
"Virginia's solar sector is self-correcting post 2026's federal energy incentives expiry, reducing the impact of…
Trump-endorsed NC Senate Leader Phil Berger Trails in Primary by Two Votes
Despite Trump's endorsement, NC Senate President Phil Berger is running two votes behind primary challenger Sam…
Josh DeBottis Honored for Excellence in Law by NC Lawyers Weekly
Josh DeBottis, Akerman's Charlotte office managing partner, recognized as an Excellence in Law honoree by North Carolina Lawyers Weekly.