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Rocky Mount’s Power Crisis Deepens | Durham News
Rocky Mount residents are reeling from skyrocketing utility bills—some five times higher than normal—with power shut off and families scrambling to pay or risk losing heat, air conditioning, and even life-saving medical equipment. One woman faces a $1,500 bill and a 24-hour deadline to pay $600, while others like Jovaniche Brinkley, a city employee herself, turned to Social Services just to cover basics. The crisis stems from flawed meter readings and billing errors exposed in July, compounded by a March audit revealing the city lost nearly $80 million in reserves. As three deaths linked to…
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