Press Releases

MEDIA ADVISORY: State seeks public feedback on Belews Creek Steam Station coal ash risk classifications

WHAT: Public meeting on the draft proposed coal ash risk classifications for Belews Creek Steam Station

WHEN: 6 p.m. March 24 (registration for speakers starts at 5:30 p.m.)

Pollen Levels Nearing Peak Season

March Madness isn’t just about basketball; it also can describe the pollen season.

Pollen levels in North Carolina generally reach their highest levels in early to mid-spring when many native trees are flowering, so many pollen sufferers are approaching their most maddening season.

MEDIA ADVISORY: Public invited to meeting on G.G. Allen Steam Station’s coal ash risk classifications

WHAT: Public meeting on the draft proposed coal ash risk classifications for G.G. Allen Steam Station

WHEN: 6 p.m. March 22 (registration for speakers starts at 5 p.m.)

Public invited to offer comments on permit for landfill at Duke Energy plant in Eden

State officials are inviting people to a public hearing March 23 to provide feedback on the draft permit Duke Energy is seeking to construct and operate an industrial landfill to handle coal ash and other wastes at the utility’s Dan River Steam Station in Rockingham County.

MEDIA ADVISORY: Public invited to meeting on Buck Steam Station’s coal ash risk classifications

WHAT: Public meeting on the draft proposed coal ash risk classifications for Buck Steam Station

WHEN: 6 p.m. March 22 (registration for speakers starts at 5:30 p.m.)

Public meetings scheduled on Jordan Lake allocation and evaluation of Cape Fear water supply

State environmental officials are seeking comments on the Jordan Lake water supply allocation recommendations, which are based on the Cape Fear River water supply evaluation.

McCrory administration announces successful cleanup of former dry cleaning site in Durham

As part of Governor McCrory’s commitment to protecting public health and the environment, a site in Durham that was once contaminated by dry cleaning solvents has been cleaned up and can now be evaluated for safe redevelopment.   

MEDIA ADVISORY: Public invited to meeting on Mayo and Roxboro plants’ coal ash risk classifications

WHAT: Public meeting on the draft proposed coal ash risk classifications for Roxboro and Mayo Steam Electric Plants

WHEN: 6 p.m. March 16 (registration for speakers starts at 5:30 p.m.)

Public hearing in Wilmington March 15 on proposed permits for industrial landfill at power plant

State officials will host a public hearing March 15 in Wilmington to gather comments on draft solid waste and isolated wetlands permits Duke Energy is seeking for an industrial landfill at its L.V. Sutton Energy Complex.

MEDIA ADVISORY: Public invited to Spindale meeting on Rogers Plant coal ash risk classifications

WHAT: Public meeting on draft proposed coal ash risk classifications for the Rogers Energy Complex (Rutherford County)

WHEN: 6 p.m. March 14 (Registration for speakers starts at 5:30 p.m.)