See inside Duke Energy dam that opened its gates to Mountain Island Lake during Helene
When Duke Energy opened four floodgates at Cowans Ford Dam last fall, it made headlines. On that September day, water surged ...
How Duke Energy decides when to open floodgates in Carolinas
That’s exactly what happened after Helene. With rainwater pouring into the system from the storm’s aftermath, Duke Energy had to open floodgates at Cowans Ford Dam to prevent water from overtopping ...
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A Charlotte neighborhood got flooded out after Helene. These photos show their struggles.
Five months after Helene-related flooding pummeled neighborhoods below Mountain Island Lake in northwest Mecklenburg County, residents there continue to cope with the kinds of messes you might ...
For $6.5M, CEO's Raleigh mansion with 12 bathrooms is yours (PHOTOS)
The CEO of a Raleigh hotel company has put his massive mansion on the market, to the tune of $6.5 million. Mark Laport, ...
Duke Energy requests input on recreation opportunities along the Catawba-Wateree lakes and rivers
Duke Energy will conduct a Recreation Use and Needs Study (RUNS) along the 11 lakes of the Catawba-Wateree River basin in which the company operates.
First rain and then fire chase people from their homes in North and South Carolina
Six months ago Eric Young packed up his cats and left his home in Transylvania County, North Carolina, after floods and winds ...
Which Six Flags parks are up for sale?
Knott’s Berry Farm and Magic Mountain are safe, but Six Flags says smaller parks are available to the right bidder.
Staunton makes list of Virginia's most eccentric towns. Here's why
"Virginia’s eccentricity shines through in its most unique communities," said World Atlas, and "these nine towns each have a ...