Southern Highland Reader

RALEIGH–The Associated Press reports today that Progress Energy has received permission from the North Carolina Utilities Commission to raise the average household electricity bill by just over 10%. The company had requested a 16% increase, citing higher fuel prices.

Rates will increase in December.

Meanwhile, the Tennessee Valley Authority, on the other side of the Blue Ridge, has announced a 6% reduction in electric rates, citing lower fuel costs.

I suppose it depends on what part of the wave you’re surfing.

All of which reminds me of a trip to the post office a few weeks back. I was heading in when a pretty girl, age 20 or so, bolted out, yelling, I DON’T KNOW WHY I BOTHER TO PAY RENT ON A POST OFFICE BOX WHEN ALL I EVER GET IS DISCONNECT NOTICES FROM THE LIGHT COMPANY!