Posts Tagged ‘North Carolina’
Opponents urge attendance at public hearing about massive methane gas buildout on the Yadkin River
Groups opposed to the proposed Davie-Davidson methane gas complex are urging people to show up for a public hearing held by the Davidson County Board of Commissioners on Nov. 9 at 6 p.m.
Read MoreNeighbors Help Neighbors
A photo essay that celebrates the volunteer spirit of the grassroots group Hurricane Helene WNC and speaks to the resourcefulness, collaboration and hard work embodied by thousands and thousands of volunteers, first responders and aid workers across the region after Hurricane Helene.
Read MoreSigns of Life: Endangered Bats Found in Nantahala for First Time in More Than a Decade
In the Nantahala National Forest, a team of biologists spotted Indiana bats, an endangered species that hasn’t been seen in North Carolina for the last 11 years.
Read More‘First Line of Defense’
During Hurricane Helene and its aftermath, rural fire departments and other first responder hubs played critical roles in keeping their communities safe, even without power and cut off from outside support for days or weeks after the storm. Two years later, plenty of work remains to ensure these hubs have the resources they need to operate day to day and be ready when emergencies or natural disasters strike.
Read MoreThe Rocky Road — and Bridge — to Recovery
Hurricane Helene is estimated to have damaged nearly 7,000 private roads and bridges in Western North Carolina. Two years later, many restoration projects are complete, but the journey hasn’t been easy — and isn’t over for others.
Read MoreDavie and Davidson county residents attend Duke Energy open houses to oppose plans for a massive fossil fuel complex along the Yadkin River
Community members from the grassroots groups “Davidson and Davie for a Clean Future” and “Davie Against Data” showed up with bold signs, creative chants and powerful speeches to protest Duke’s plans for a massive fossil fuel complex.
Read MoreVirginia Department of Environmental Quality proposes $179,000 fine for Southeast Supply Enhancement Project violations during pipeline construction
On July 16, the Transcontinental Gas Pipeline Company signed a proposed consent order by the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality that would levy a $179,068 fine against the company for failure to comply with erosion and sediment control regulations.
Read MoreCommunity meeting on Aug. 13 about proposed Duke Energy gas power plants
On Thursday, Aug. 13, residents and advocates will hold a community meeting to discuss Duke Energy’s plans for two methane gas-fired power plants in Davie County and the company’s largest liquefied natural gas storage facility in Davidson County.
Read MoreLearn how to beat the heat at Old Fort Community Forum ice cream social
On July 23, the monthly resilience workshop at the Old Fork Community Forum will focus on keeping safe during heat waves, like the recent one endured by our region.
Read MoreSolar-powered microgrids are ready to support communities in WNC
Two new mobile solar-powered microgrids are ready for use in Western North Carolina, and 24 stationary microgrids are coming to sites like fire stations, libraries and community centers.
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