Local residents share ideas, voice concerns at EPA meeting
Residents near the Dan River and Belews Lake joined a listening session Thursday.
Belews Creek Steam Station
Duke Energy works on plan to phase out coal, reduce carbon emissions
Duke Energy says it's on track to stop generating electricity with coal by 2035. That includes the Belews Creek site in Stokes County, one of its largest plants.
Belews Creek Coal Ash Landfill Construction Set For This Year
State environmental regulators recently approved a major step in the coal ash cleanup process at the Belews Creek Steam Station in Stokes County.
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.
Al Gore Visits NC Communities To Talk Coal Ash And Other Environmental Issues
Former Vice President Al Gore was in Stokes County on Monday to raise awareness about several environmental issues.
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.