Duke Energy begins coal ash excavation at Belews Creek site
In a Stokes County clearing in the shadow of two smoke stacks, construction vehicles trudge through a layer of what looks like thick gray dirt.
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Duke Energy, NC Officials Announce Coal Ash Expense Deal
Duke Energy, North Carolina officials and a conservation group announced Monday an agreement on how the utility pays to get rid of coal ash stored in the state.
Duke Energy Sees Big End Of Year Profits
Duke Energy is the largest electric power holding company in the U.S., providing electricity to nearly 8-million retail customers, and natural gas to roughly 1.5 million more.
Duke Energy Agrees To Remove Coal Ash In North Carolina
The state of North Carolina says it has secured an
Residents Near Coal Ash Sites Breathe Sigh Of Relief After NC Orders Removal
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality is ordering Duke Energy to remove coal ash from all of its North Carolina power plant sites, including Belews Creek in Stokes County.
Community Weighs In On Duke Energy's Coal Ash Closure Proposals
More than a hundred people gathered at Walnut Cove Elementary Thursday night to voice their concerns over coal ash stored at the Belews Creek plant in Stokes County.
Public Meetings Set To Discuss Coal Ash Basin Closures For Belews Creek, Other Sites
The public will have a chance weigh in on new risk classifications and closure options for some Duke Energy coal ash sites.
Turning Coal Ash Into Public Art
A local artist is using her talents to create a new public art display in Stokes County.
Environmental, Civil Rights Groups Intend To Sue Duke Energy Over Coal Ash Storage
Environmental and civil rights groups say they'll sue Duke Energy for violating parts of the Clean Water Act