An Anderson county station is one of seven coal-fired power plants that may close in five years, a major utility says. In its annual planning document, Duke Energy told the North Carolina Utilities Commission it might have to close seven coal-fired units within five years, due to tough new environmental regulations. More »
An Anderson county station is one of seven coal-fired power plants that may close in five years, a major utility says. In its annual planning document, Duke Energy told the North Carolina Utilities Commission it might have to close seven coal-fired units within five years, due to tough new environmental regulations. More »
US Representative Joe Wilson’s campaign is defending the congressman, calling accusations that he violated House ethics rules “ridiculous.” Wilson’s office released a statement Tuesday condemning a House Ethics Committee investigation into his and five others’ travel expenses, saying it was a waste of taxpayer money. More »
Nikki Haley is on course to be the next governor of South Carolina. That’s the view of Clemson University Political Science Professor David Woodard. According to the latest Rasmussen Reports poll of likely South Carolina voters, Haley has a 52 percent to 36 percent lead over her Democratic opponent Vincent Sheheen, with 10 percent undecided. Woodard says Haley should be able to sustain that lead unless she commits a political gaffe. Woodard says from now to election day Haley could choose to run a passive or careful campaign, but Woodard says in his mind Haley should stay aggressive on the campaign trail. More »