Duke Energy Carolinas customers will see a rate hike in September and a larger decrease in January due to fuel cost adjustments and potential nuclear tax credits.

Gull Lake Country Club agreed to repay $440,000 over allegations of improperly receiving a PPP loan, for which they were deemed ineligible. This resolves a whistleblower-initiated lawsuit.

Minneapolis's minimum wage will increase to $15.97 on January 1, 2025. The city is assisting businesses with compliance and workers can report violations via 311 or [email protected].

Argyle welcomes a new Chick-fil-A, marking community growth. The Argyle Police participated in the ribbon-cutting, with the grand opening scheduled for Friday.

Park Ridge City Council approved recreational cannabis dispensaries in its Uptown district after a 4-2 vote on a zoning amendment, with support from local law enforcement and the Planning and Zoning Commission.

Siara’s MedSpa in Arlington, grown from a hair salon into a full-service med spa, reflects the local entrepreneurial spirit. The business, now offering a range of aesthetic services, is run by founder Cecilia Gonzales and her daughter.

The Ohio Turnpike suspends late fees and collections due to a scam involving fraudulent texts about unpaid tolls, urging customers to use official channels for inquiries.

Tampa has set a once-a-week watering restriction to manage water resources and save over a billion gallons compared to biweekly watering. This rule, starting August 2024, responds to a regional deficit in rainfall.

Miami-Dade County leaders inaugurated the refurbished Haley Sofge Apartments for low-income seniors, noting the building's modern amenities and green certification. The $95.2 million project is a step in the River Parc master plan.

The AIG sign was removed from Houston's America Tower, reflecting its rebrand to Corebridge Financial after AIG sold a majority of its shares in the company.

Demolition begins at the Tribune's Freedom Center to make way for a new Bally’s casino, with residents and officials eyeing economic benefits and environmental safeguards.

The FTC is fighting Kroger's proposed $24.6 billion merger with Albertsons in court, arguing it will reduce competition, raise prices, and hurt employees. Albertsons claims the merger is necessary to compete against larger retailers.

Carroll County invites vendors to sign up for the Aging Your Way Expo, set for September 12, 2024. The event showcases health and wellness advancements for the elderly.