More Groundwater Pollution Found Near Coal Ash Dumps
More drinking wells have been found contaminated from coal ash dumps.
Duke Energy Coal Ash spill
First Truckload Of Coal Ash Leaves For Lined Dump
The coal ash is moving out. Duke Energy moved the first truckload of coal ash from its Charlotte plant Thursday.
State Warns More Residents Of Unsafe Water
North Carolina officials are warning more residents about unsafe water. The state suspects the pollution comes from Duke Energy's coal ash pits.
Duke Energy Awaits NC Criminal Case Judgement
A Delaware judge is mulling Duke Energy's request for a six-month halt to a shareholder lawsuit.
Duke Energy's SEC Filing Reveals Intent To Settle Criminal Probe
Duke Energy expects to pay $100 million to settle a federal criminal investigation. This settlement is a result of the coal ash spill in the Dan River, just over a year ago.
Legislators Examine Coal Ash Updates
Legislators learned Wednesday what Duke Energy has done to clean up its coal-ash problem. Duke Energy has turned in ash excavation plans for four sites where pits must be closed by 2019.
Environmentalists See Opportunity In Leadership Change At DENR
State environmental groups are hoping for stronger protections now that the head of natural resources is moving on. John E Skvarla III is taking another position leading the state Commerce Department.
Environmentalists: Yadkin River Contamination Found Near Duke Energy Plant
Environmental groups say they've found contamination in the Yadkin River from ash ponds at Duke Energy's Buck power plant in Rowan County. Duke says the river is well protected.
Governor Refuses To Sign Duke Energy Legislation
North Carolina's Governor Pat McCrory says he won't sign new regulations on Duke Energy's toxic coal ash pits because he believes it includes an unconstitutional provision.