Duke Energy Carolinas provides electricity to 2.2 million homes and businesses in central and western North Carolina, including areas such as Charlotte, Durham, and the Triad.
The Duke Energy Foundation has earmarked $50,000 for the Durham Chamber Legacy Foundation to invest in local small businesses.
The grants, started during the COVID-19 pandemic, range from $1,000 to $5,
Nearly 1,600 customers in the South Durham area waited on the restoration of power by Duke Energy after heavy storms passed through the region on Friday.
The power company reported outages started