/tags/aqua-nc Aqua NC en-US Copyright Thu, 21 Nov 2013 14:34:48 GMT /politics/2013-11-21/water-companies-push-to-eliminate-some-public-hearings-in-rate-cases The state Utilities Commission is considering a proposal that would allow private water companies to raise rates in some cases without public hearings.… Thu, 21 Nov 2013 14:34:48 GMT /politics/2013-11-21/water-companies-push-to-eliminate-some-public-hearings-in-rate-cases Will Michaels /business-economy/2013-08-07/aqua-nc-files-for-another-rate-increase Officials with Aqua North Carolina are seeking another rate increase -- the third in five years.. The private water provider wants a 19 percent jump in… Wed, 07 Aug 2013 13:19:47 GMT /business-economy/2013-08-07/aqua-nc-files-for-another-rate-increase Gurnal Scott