Council Members Settle Utility Debts | Durham News

Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 20, 2026 · 2m

A Rocky Mount state audit clears up the double-billing scare — it never happened — but exposes a bigger problem: two council members racked up over $30,000 in unpaid utility bills, which they’ve since settled. As the city battles deep financial woes, this oversight raises serious questions about leadership credibility. The audit also reveals the billing gap — caused by unauthorized meter schedule changes — that led to confusion, with bills sometimes sent 30 days after readings, far beyond the recommended 5-day window. While late fees were paused for hardship, council members Charles Roberson…