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Shannon Moretz: Are we neighbors or enemies?

Shannon Moretz: Are we neighbors or enemies?

by Shannon Moretz | Sep 4, 2025 | Beacon Voices, Climate crisis, Hurricane Helene, Hurricanes, North Carolina, North Carolina Community, Shannon Moretz, Western North Carolina

A recent trip to Western North Carolina has the writer thinking about what we all have in common.

Shannon Moretz: Are we neighbors or enemies?

Shannon Moretz: ¿Somos vecinos o enemigos?

by Shannon Moretz | Sep 4, 2025 | Beacon Voices, Climate crisis, Español, Hurricane Helene, Hurricanes, North Carolina, North Carolina Community, Shannon Moretz, Western North Carolina

Un reciente viaje al oeste de Carolina del Norte ha llevado a la escritora a reflexionar sobre lo que todos tenemos en común.

Opinion: High Duke Energy bills and rate hikes force difficult choices

Opinion: High Duke Energy bills and rate hikes force difficult choices

by Beacon Media | Jul 23, 2025 | Climate crisis, Coastal North Carolina, NCLCV

Anita Yates, a retiree living in Mt. Airy, N.C., argues that Duke Energy’s plans cost people like her too much every month.

Crystal Barnes: N.C. does not need massive, expensive Duke Energy pipelines

Crystal Barnes: N.C. does not need massive, expensive Duke Energy pipelines

by Beacon Media | Jul 2, 2025 | Affordability, Climate crisis, Environment, Local Organizing, Local Politics, North Carolina Community, North Carolina State Politics, Reclaiming Rural

The writer raises concerns about a proposed pipeline planned for central North Carolina, particularly high costs passed onto ratepayers. 

The stories of Hurricane Helene through comics

The stories of Hurricane Helene through comics

by Beacon Media | Jun 19, 2025 | Climate crisis, Hurricane Helene, Hurricanes, Local Organizing, Reclaiming Rural, Western North Carolina

The Appalachia Comics Project is working to produce its first book, “Islands in the Sky” (which will be available in digital and print formats) about Hurricane Helene.

Ernestine Ledbetter: Duke Energy’s costly plans don’t help bills or the environment 

Ernestine Ledbetter: Duke Energy’s costly plans don’t help bills or the environment 

by Beacon Media | May 20, 2025 | Affordability, Climate crisis, Environment, Local Organizing, Local Politics, North Carolina Community, Reclaiming Rural, U.S. Politics

The 74-year-old retiree wants Duke Energy to stop raising her bills and endangering the planet. 

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