Local Politics

Many residents in Nash County have been asking why their electricity bills keep increasing and whether they have a chance to speak up about it. After looking into the current rate case involving Duke Energy Progress, here’s what residents should know. The decision about whether Duke Energy can raise rates is made by the North Carolina Utilities Commission. When a rate increase is proposed, the commission holds public hearings where customers can share how higher utility costs

In the past few days, many people in Wilson have been talking about a City Council discussion involving U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Social media quickly filled with rumors, concerns, and strong opinions including claims that Wilson might become a “sanctuary city.” But after reading the full report from The Wilson Times and looking at what was actually said during the meeting, it’s clear the situation is more complicated than the headlines suggest. As some

How one vote, one decision, or one filing can change your entire neighborhood. When people think about politics, their minds usually go straight to Washington, D.C. the White House, Congress, the President. But the truth is, the decisions that affect your everyday life most often aren’t made on Capitol Hill. They’re made right here at home. Local politics shape your schools, your streets, your housing costs, and even how safe your community feels. And sometimes, all it takes