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Loaner life vests stationed at Sutton Lake

Emily Andrews,

June 8, 2023

Sutton Lake Boating Access area gets facelift after concerns raised over condition

WWAY News,

February 24, 2021

New rule may strip pollution protections from popular lakes

Associated Press,

September 28, 2020

Lawmakers speak out on new study about Sutton Lake contamination

Kylie Jones,

June 4, 2019

The location where the coal ash spill happened. (Photo: WWAY)

Study: Heavy metals in Sutton Lake bottom extensive

Associated Press,

June 3, 2019

UPDATE: State tests show water OK after Sutton Lake breach

Basil John,

October 4, 2018

DEQ begins testing water in Sutton Lake

WWAY News,

September 25, 2018

Duke Energy: Dam breached at Wilmington plant, coal ash basins affected

Associated Press,

September 21, 2018

Floodwaters inundate lake at NC power plant, raising alarm

Associated Press,

September 20, 2018

Duke Energy's Sutton Plant in New Hanover County (Photo: WWAY)

State opens public comment period on renewal of water quality permit at Duke's Sutton Plant

WWAY News,

May 24, 2017

Duke Energy to pay $1M to settle latest coal ash suit

Kate Nemarich,

November 25, 2016

Duke Energy Progress representatives meet with public

Alexa Block,

August 6, 2015

Environmental groups ask judge to dismiss part of lawsuit

WWAY News,

July 22, 2015

Duke Energy to appeal $25.1M state fine for New Hanover pollution

WWAY News,

March 24, 2015

Duke Energy: Coal ash study contains mistakes; Group withdraws study

Elizabeth Bynum,

December 9, 2014

DENR reclassifies Sutton Lake, raises dam hazard level

WWAY News,

November 7, 2014

Environmental groups want dam hazard ratings raised at Sutton Lake

WWAY News,

October 6, 2014

Duke Energy seeks right plan for coal ash clean-up

Sara Hopkins,

June 24, 2014

Senate bill pushes to close NC coal ash ponds

Chris Brown,

June 16, 2014

Judge: Coal ash lawsuit in NC can move forward

WWAY News,

June 10, 2014

Environmental groups file suit about Sutton Plant pollution

WWAY News,

September 12, 2013

Enhancements coming to Sutton Lake boating access

WWAY News,

October 22, 2012

Public access to Sutton Lake closed briefly for film shoot

WWAY News,

September 11, 2012

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Loaner life vests stationed at Sutton Lake

Sutton Lake Boating Access area gets facelift after concerns raised over condition

New rule may strip pollution protections from popular lakes

Lawmakers speak out on new study about Sutton Lake contamination

Study: Heavy metals in Sutton Lake bottom extensive

UPDATE: State tests show water OK after Sutton Lake breach

DEQ begins testing water in Sutton Lake

Duke Energy: Dam breached at Wilmington plant, coal ash basins affected

Floodwaters inundate lake at NC power plant, raising alarm

State opens public comment period on renewal of water quality permit at Duke's Sutton Plant

Duke Energy to pay $1M to settle latest coal ash suit

Duke Energy Progress representatives meet with public

Environmental groups ask judge to dismiss part of lawsuit

Duke Energy to appeal $25.1M state fine for New Hanover pollution

Duke Energy: Coal ash study contains mistakes; Group withdraws study

DENR reclassifies Sutton Lake, raises dam hazard level

Environmental groups want dam hazard ratings raised at Sutton Lake

Duke Energy seeks right plan for coal ash clean-up

Senate bill pushes to close NC coal ash ponds

Judge: Coal ash lawsuit in NC can move forward

Environmental groups file suit about Sutton Plant pollution

Enhancements coming to Sutton Lake boating access

Public access to Sutton Lake closed briefly for film shoot

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