Environmental groups file suit about Sutton Plant pollution
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) -- Environmental groups today filed a federal lawsuit against Duke Energy Progress. They want the power company to clean up its toxic coal ash pollution of Sutton Lake near...
View ArticleNC groups seek state of emergency over pig virus
RALEIGH, NC (AP) -- A viral outbreak that's affected nearly a third of North Carolina's 3,000 major hog farms has led two environmental groups to seek a state of emergency declaration.The News &...
View ArticleNC regulators missed crack in Duke coal ash dam
RALEIGH, NC (AP) -- Photos taken earlier this month show North Carolina regulators apparently failed to notice a large crack opening in an earthen dam holding back millions of tons of Duke Energy's...
View ArticleComplaint says NC hog farms hurt minorities
CHARLOTTE, NC (AP) -- A complaint filed with the federal government says North Carolina's regulation of hog farms causes problems for minority residents.The Charlotte Observer reported that three...
View ArticleEnvironmental groups want dam hazard ratings raised at Sutton Lake
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) -- Environmental groups have asked state regulators to raise the dam hazard ratings for the coal ash dams at Duke Energy's L.V. Sutton Plant in New Hanover County.The Southern...
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