The Dan River
Rockingham County Hopes To Shake The Coal Ash Spill Legacy
It's been nearly a year since the Duke Energy Coal Ash spill was discovered in the Dan River near Eden. More than 39,000 tons of toxic sludge made its way into the river.
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.
Public Input Wanted For Dan River Restoration
A group of environmental agencies wants public help to restore the Dan River after a massive coal ash spill in February.
Conservancy Buys Land Along Dan River
The Piedmont Land Conservancy has bought a large tract of land along the Dan River.
'It Feels Like a Funeral' : Rockingham County Residents React to Coal Ash Spill
It's been three weeks since Duke Energy announced that a major pipe leak was causing thousands of gallons of toxic coal ash to empty into the Dan River. The incident in Rockingham County is estimated to be the third-largest coal ash spill in the nation's history.