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Raleigh Christmas Parade 2024: Kicking Off Holidays with New Safety Measures

The 2024 Raleigh Christmas Parade, marking its 80th year, successfully kicked off the holiday season with performances by country artist George Birge and a procession of bands, dancers, and giant balloons, concluding with Santa Claus. This year's parade saw the return of motorized vehicles, a change from 2023 when they were banned following a tragic accident. The event enjoyed festive weather with temperatures in the upper 40s to mid 50s.

1 year ago•Source: ABC11 Raleigh-Durham

Duke Energy Addresses Confusion Over Energy Conservation Texts Amidst Power Concerns

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1.635 min•2 years ago

Duke Energy Addresses Confusion Over Energy Conservation Texts Amidst Power Concerns

Duke Energy sent out an unexpected text message to customers advising them to reduce energy use during peak times, causing confusion and concern among recipients. The message was part of an educational campaign related to cold temperatures, not due to any reliability issues. The company apologized for the confusion and plans to review the wording for future communications. This follows a previous incident in December 2022 where a substation attack left thousands without power.

via WTVD-TV