Shannon Cuthrell

1 month ago | eepower.com | Shannon Cuthrell

Traditional power grids have long relied on the mechanical inertia of large thermal power plants to maintain stable frequencies, typically 50 or 60 Hz. These plants use heavy rotating turbines that resist sudden changes in frequency, providing a built-in buffer against imbalances between supply and demand. But as renewable energy sources like solar and wind displace fossil fuels—and as distributed energy resources become more common—the modern grid is losing that built-in stabilizing force.

1 month ago | ministrywatch.com | Shannon Cuthrell

Dr. Charles Petitt, the longtime president of Carolina University whose leadership reshaped the school into a modern, globally connected institution, died Wednesday night (May 7) following a heart attack. The news was shared by family and friends in social media posts. He is survived by his wife, Dawn, and their two daughters, Tiffany and Alicia.

1 month ago | eepower.com | Shannon Cuthrell

Rooftop solar panels, electric vehicles, and home batteries are now commonplace across millions of homes, especially in Europe. But many of these devices still operate in silos. A home may have a solar photovoltaic (PV) system, a wall battery, and a charger, but these devices might not respond to real-time grid conditions or price signals. The result is underutilized solar, unnecessary grid draw, and missed opportunities to tap into dynamic pricing.

1 month ago | ministrywatch.com | Shannon Cuthrell

Back in February 2024, Wycliffe Bible Translators listed its 272-acre Orlando headquarters for sale. More than a year later, the status of the sale remains unclear, with the property still marked “under contract” on listings from LoopNet and First Capital Property Group, the brokerage representing the site. The listing includes a 167,782-square-foot office building and 120,000 square feet of ancillary facilities, including an RV park, activity center, clinic, lodging and warehouses.

1 month ago | businessnc.com | Shannon Cuthrell

Hillsborough’s PHE turned a once-taboo shopping experience into a $300 million adult retail empire. The first toy David Groves ever saw was the Caress Vibrator. “Eight inches, hard plastic, white and running on one C-cell battery,” he recalls. “They’d vibrate a little bit, but the quality in those days wasn’t great.” Later came more powerful models like the Prelude 2, still primitive with a 6-foot power cord.