Morning 3: Major utility company lowers rates in North Carolina ahead of winter -- and other news

Morning 3 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day. Check out those stories and more below.

Major utility company lowers rates in North Carolina ahead of winter

The most recent rate drop was the fifth of 2026.

More info here.

Super Bowl-winning quarterback reportedly a candidate to be NC State’s next football coach

The Super Bowl winner starred for the Wolfpack prior to his long NFL career.

Story here.

Hornets team up with developers to acquire the old Epicentre

City leaders are hopeful the once-vibrant Epicentre will once again be full of people.

Read more here.

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Weather: Off-and-on showers to continue before more overnight rain

When it is not raining, Thursday will be mostly cloudy, warm and humid.

Read the full forecast here, or watch below.

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