Wildfire hits rugged, remote area of North Carolina
State and local firefighters are trying to get control of a wildfire in a rugged and remote area of North Carolina, officials said.
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As Duke Energy Updates Belews Plant, Concerns Over Coal Ash Remain
It's been five months since state regulators ordered Duke Energy to excavate coal ash at six remaining sites across North Carolina. Duke is taking steps to modernize the plant, but for those who live nearby, the action isn't enough.
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.
Forsyth County Considers Proposal For Regional Park On Belews Lake
Forsyth County officials are considering a plan to buy land near Duke Energy's Belews Creek Steam Station. The property would be used for a new regional park.
Turning Coal Ash Into Public Art
A local artist is using her talents to create a new public art display in Stokes County.
Federal Agency Examines How Coal Ash Sites Impact Minority Communities
Some residents in the Piedmont will get a chance to voice their concerns about coal ash during a public meeting Thursday.
As Health Concerns Mount, Neighbors Near Coal Ash Ponds Want Answers And Action
Public hearings are taking place across the state for residents that live near Duke Energy's coal ash pits.
Stokes County Residents Ask Commissioners For Local Fracking Regulations
A large crowd filled the Stokes County Commissioners chamber Monday evening to express their concerns about fracking, and its possible effects on drinking water.
NAACP: Fracking, Coal Ash Problems Disproportionately Impact Minorities
The NAACP says it's investigating the impact of fracking and coal ash on minority communities.