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The proposal would shift about 3,000 feet of roadway roughly 150 feet west, near the Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center. The project would require moving or rebuilding the visitor center, nearby restrooms, wastewater system and parking areas.
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A law that eliminated North Carolina’s interim climate target increased Duke Energy earnings per share 17% in 2026, according to Duke’s most recent earnings report. But Duke says the difference comes from a different part of the law — and that the effect on earnings will be “neutral” in the long run.
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A recent poll from Elon University found a large number of North Carolinians could favor impeachments in the White House. Survey respondents also shared who they'd want to see run for president in 2028.
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Camp Lejeune has not provided a reason for the scheduled disruptions.
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