North Carolina's decade-long battle to control water from one of the state's largest rivers and hydroelectricity that once powered a factory employing 1,000 is winding down after a federal appeals
State Transportation Secretary Jim Trogdon says that while the skies may be clear, many of the roads are not. Fallen trees and downed power lines are still a problem across the state.
Emergency officials are breathing a sigh of relief after the Yadkin River crested below anticipated flood levels.
The Yadkin River began receding today after reaching a crest of more than 17 feet, Yadkin County officials say.
Will Scott works to protect and improve the Yadkin River and explains his duties to Radio Camper Alex Martin.
Alcoa has earned almost $200 million in electricity sales from their dams on the Yadkin River. The dams that once powered an aluminum industry now provide income for the manufacturing company
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.
The Yadkin Riverkeeper's Tour de Yadkin is in full swing and there's still time to sign up for a trip on the water.
Today, a portion of the Yadkin River will be full of paddlers. They're part of the Paddle-a-thon fundraiser for Yadkin Riverkeeper.
The Yadkin River is full of kayaks and canoes this month. That's because the fourth annual Tour de Yadkin is underway.