Dan River supporters rally in Eden By Sarah Newell Williamson Mar 22, 2014 Mar 22, 2014 Updated Apr 16, 2021 0 Lib Hutchby of Cary drove to Eden to support others who gathered to rally against a coal ash spill on the Dan River at Island Ford Landing in Eden. H. SCOTT HOFFMANN/News & Record Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save By Sarah Newell Williamson EDEN — Although most of Duke Energy’s coal ash spill flowed north of Eden, the pollution spoiled the beauty of the river for many residents.kAm“(92E 92AA6?65 :D 2 52C?65 D92>6[” D2:5 y@9? |4z6??6J[ gf[ @7 t56?] “xE’D 2 362FE:7F= C:G6C] p =@E @7 >@?6J 2?5 677@CE 92D 366? 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Dan River's health looking better for farmers Researchers say the river could soon be safe for agriculture as it recovers from ash spill.
Previous news on the coal ash spill impact Dan River coal ash spill impact Continuing coverage of the Feb. 2 spill of coal ash from a Duke Power steam station into the Dan River
