New Section of I-73 Opens in Guilford County
A section of I-73 opened Friday afternoon in Guilford County. Officials in Guilford and Rockingham Counties see it as more than just a road.
Rockingham County
Critics Say State's New Coal Ash Classifications Don't Go Far Enough
The state recently issued a new classification system for coal ash ponds.
Rockingham Joins Counties Considering Fracking Bans
The Rockingham County Board of Commissioners is looking into a moratorium on fracking. A public hearing on the issue will take place at Monday's meeting in Wentworth.
Brewery's Exit A Blow To Rockingham County
North Carolina's largest brewery announced this week that it will close its doors in Rockingham County.
New Coal Ash Landfill Considered In Rockingham County
Duke Energy is considering opening up a landfill to store coal ash waste in Rockingham County. The new site is part of the company's plan to find safer ways to store the toxic waste.
Eden Area Moves Forward Amid Coal Ash Concerns
Cities and towns along the Dan River are working hard to promote the safety of the river one year after a massive spill of coal ash turned the river black downstream from a retired Duke Energy plant. But getting the message out hasn't been easy.
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.
Protestors Say No to Fracking in North Carolina
Opponents to fracking are protesting ahead of a public meeting surrounding new state regulations at the Rockingham County High School in Wentworth Monday.
