State of Emergency Declared in Asheboro Following Severe Storm
Asheboro Mayor Joey Trogdon has declared a State of Emergency after Saturday's severe storm left widespread tree damage, blocked...
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1,4-Dioxane Spike in Asheboro Wastewater Linked to Maintenance on StarPet’s Pretreatment System
State regulators announced Wednesday a spike in 1,4-dioxane levels at Asheboro's wastewater treatment plant, triggering downstream alerts and renewing scrutiny...
Asheboro’s 1,4-Dioxane Fight Has Cost Water Customers More Than $734,000 — and Counting
The City of Asheboro has spent more than $734,000 in public money on outside legal counsel to fight state...
Wake County judge backs state limits on 1,4‑dioxane in Asheboro wastewater
A Superior Court judge has ruled against the city of Asheboro, saying that the state’s Department of Environmental Quality...
EPA Hears Public Testimony on Asheboro Wastewater Permit; Comments Open Through Oct. 31
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is still taking public comments on its objection to North Carolina’s wastewater permit for...
EPA to Hold Public Hearing on Asheboro Wastewater Permit Amid Ongoing Dioxane Fight
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will hold a public hearing next month on its objection to a proposed...
Asheboro Asks Federal Courts to Toss or Delay Lawsuit Over Dioxane Discharges
Three months after two environmental groups sued Asheboro and plastics maker StarPet Inc. over 1,4-dioxane pollution, the case has...
Idea For Access Road to McCrary Ballpark DOA
Homeowners around the newly renovated Historic McCrary Ballpark have been vocal against a now dead set of ideas for...
Asheboro Police Officer Resigns After Off-Duty DUI Charge
An Asheboro Police officer has resigned after being charged with driving while impaired while off-duty last month.
Asheboro Fire Department Announces Upcoming Fire Explorer Program
Are you between the ages of 14 and 20 and interested in a career in firefighting or emergency services?...