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For me this is a sad day in politics. Former Rep. Charlie Wilson (D-TX) died today from sudden cardiac arrest, he was 76.  You probably heard of him from the movie “Charlie Wilson’s War” starring Tom Hanks.  Charlie was a booze drinking womanizing politician and proud of it.  He was once quoted replying to the…

All throughout eastern North Carolina this winter has been particularly cold for long periods of time. But if Wilson and Rocky Mount ratepayers want to stay warm during these cold snaps, they will be faced with some of the highest light bills we’ve seen in recent years. The reason for the astronomically high utility bills…

Elizabeth City officials say passing credit card fees on to city utility customers who pay their bills by credit card is fairer than the city’s previous policy of absorbing those fees. The city, which accepts payments by cash or check, also began offering credit card payments online and by telephone two weeks ago. Credit card…

Bill Board in Minnesota asking the question. Answer: NO, no we don’t George.

If you have a power outage in the City of Rocky Mount call 467-4800. 

The City of Statesville launched a new website that is easier, friendlier, and choc full of information.  But, Electricities paid more than half of the $31,000 to fund the project from a grant to the City.  My question is: what the Hell is Electricities doing in the grant business in the first place?  I think…

List of local agencies around Rocky Mount that can help in some situations with your light bill. Nash County Dept of Social Services  459-1451  contact person is Helen Curry. Edgecombe County Dept of Social Services 985-5086  contact person is Sherwood Pitt. Salvation Army-446-3939 ext 201  Ron Dyson. Christ-CAN Network: 442-0887 Debra Wheeler CBP: 446-0030 contact…

Monthly electric bill error in city’s favor From staff reports Monday, January 11, 2010 Elizabeth City will be getting a credit on its next bill from its wholesale supplier of electricity because of an error in the November billing. City Manager Rich Olson reported Friday that Ricky Albertson, load management technician for the city, had…

Rocky Mount is not the only town with high utility bills. Check out Cold snap, hot tempers: Wilson Energy customers question bills