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Kudos again to Jamestown News’ Carol Brooks for providing this nice recap of the December Council meeting...
The Jamestown Planning Board is considering a rezoning request for 6.53 acres of properties on Main Street...
The content discusses the 2020 Randleman Water Supply Watershed Rules, highlighting changes in buffer regulations and variance...
In a report for the U.S. EPA, results from the Citizen's Air Monitoring Project over the past...
Recent PFAS test results for Jamestown tap water reveal troubling findings: the town does not monitor for...
Property tax land revaluations: Understanding Jamestown’s maps and Guilford County’s land valuations
The boundaries of Jamestown, NC 27282 often lead to confusion.. Property tax inequities exist as residents carry...
The Jamestown town council's decision to allocate $2.3 million of ARPA funds for a single mile of...
Guilford County's 2026 Property Tax Values manual was released, allowing a 30-day review period for public input...
Massive new AI data centers are planned for High Point and Greensboro, North Carolina. While new data...
The Town of Jamestown's 2025-26 budget proposes a 4.8% property tax increase and 11.5% hike in water...
UPDATE SEPT 8 2025: After sharing the town’s golf and recreation numbers here on August 26th, I...
In Guilford County, residents will undergo property tax revaluations in 2026, a year early due to the...
Pinecroft-Sedgefield Fire Station 46 in Jamestown is experiencing growth and funding challenges due to miscalculations in property...
North Carolina ranks lowest in Oxfam America's 2025 index for worker conditions, primarily due to inadequate protections...
In 2022, 2023 and 2024, Jamestown paid for more treated water than needed, leading to excess costs...
On Tuesday, August 18, 2025 the Greensboro, North Carolina Zoning Commission will review a request to rezone...
“When are the town council meetings held? … I never hear about it until it’s over… someone...
In March 2024, Jamestown residents successfully limited PTRWA's treatment plant wastewater discharge to 1.31 million gallons per...
Jamestown's 1981 charter simplified local governance, establishing key administrative roles and profit-sharing from its liquor store. However,...
Teknor Apex, a manufacturer of PVC materials, is harmful substances, including PFAS, into local waterways, contradicting its...
High Point, North Carolina-owned Kersey Valley Landfill's recent emissions report reveals significant increases in hazardous pollutants, notably...
PFAS concentrations in the groundwater of a Jamestown neighborhood off Guilford College Road increased by an average...
Greensboro, High Point and nearby municipalities are facing criticism for allowing industrial pollution, particularly 1,4-Dioxane and PFAS,...
Jamestown's wastewater treatment facility failed to disclose Alberdingk Boley's 16,000-gallon spill into Bull Run in its annual...
In 2024, Jamestown had 32 full-time employees earning a total salary of $2.36 million, rising to $2.95...
Residents of Jamestown are petitioning for the removal of town manager Matthew Johnson due to dissatisfaction with...
Remedial investigations conducted at the abandoned Seaboard Chemical Superfund site have documented the presence of chlorinated and...
GCWA Partners LLC wants to develop 13 apartment buildings on a 28-acre Brownfield site at Guilford College...
The NCDEQ approved further brownfield evaluation for a concrete plant project on a contaminated 17.62-acre site next...
[NOTE: Eastside WATER and NPDES violations/consent order/compliance issues are HERE. The public records dropbox folder is HERE.]...
The 2023 five-year report on the Seaboard/High Point Landfill omits key elements of the 2008 remediation settlement...
Seaboard Chemical Corporation was North Carolina's largest hazardous waste processor until its bankruptcy in 1989, leading to...
The construction of Randleman Reservoir faced significant opposition in the late 90s. Concerns included contaminated sites, hazardous...
In May 2016, Taft Wireback reported on the Seaboard Chemical/High Point Landfill's 27-year cleanup failure, emphasizing ongoing...
[MAY 29, 2025 – new files added to SEABOARD/HIGH POINT LANDFILL records, here.] This is for the reader...
Recent assessments reveal that a 110-acre contaminated site owned by the City of High Point but located...
[MAY 29, 2025 – new files added to SEABOARD/HIGH POINT LANDFILL records, here.] [A quick link to our...
The article emphasizes the need for individuals to independently monitor their water and air quality due to...
In Colfax, NC, a recent land purchase for a new school raises questions amid declining enrollment and...
Are 1,4-Dioxane discharges moving from the EAST side of Guilford County to the Deep River/WEST side?
At a March 2025 meeting, the NPDES permitting chief reported on North Carolina's alarming 1,4 Dioxane contamination...
The EPA objected to the renewal of Asheboro, North Carolina's NPDES wastewater discharge permit renewal due to...
The Randleman Water Supply Watershed Rules, established by North Carolina in 2020, aim to protect Randleman Lake,...
In the 1990s, the NC Division of Water Quality recorded extensive opposition to the Randleman Reservoir project...
High Point and Piedmont Triad Regional Water Authority ("PTRWA") submitted a four applications to the NCDEQ’s Division...
In March 2023, residents submitted public comments on the Eastside Treatment Plant's Air Emissions Permit. The permit...
Alberdingk Boley discharges hazardous wastewater into Bull Run Creek, a drinking water source for Jamestown. A 16,000-gallon...
Eight months after an August 2024 inspection found Hood Container noncompliant, no follow-up records exist. Despite NCDEQ's...
GFL Construction & Demolition Landfill in Jamestown increased its waste intake from 315 tons to 700 tons...
The APAC Asphalt site in Jamestown, NC, is linked to significant water contamination issues, including TCE and...
Last summer, Jamestown's stormwater permit renewal faced scrutiny due to deficiencies noted by the NCDEQ, alongside resident...
[Link to Dropbox folder “Brownfield-Fortress Wood Products” files here.] UPDATE APRIL 24, 2025: First, a recap. In...
In January 2023, NC approved a Brownfield application for a contaminated 28-acre site in Jamestown, addressing chloromethane...
Well water testing for VOCs, metals, and PFAS occurred at the Transou property from 1992 to 2024....
Developers are planning to construct multi-family units on 35 acres of contaminated land in Jamestown, NC. Issues...
The short film by Robert Frederick highlights the efforts of Southern Guilford County residents to monitor PFAS...
In January 2025, PFAS testing revealed levels continue to rise in Jamestown's water supply, sourced from Randleman...
The City of High Point's 2024 Pretreatment Report reveals alarming 1,4 Dioxane levels for CINTAS Corp. and...
[Link to our PFAS MASTER SPREADSHEET of test results through May, 2025 HERE] It is NOT the...
The Town of Jamestown is facing scrutiny for its handling of a $2.3 million sidewalk project on...
The post highlights concerns about rising levels of water contamination in the upper Cape Fear/Deep River basin...
Jamestown's 401 application for an overpriced sidewalk project was denied by the NC Department of Environmental Quality...
Fortress Investment Group, a subsidiary of Mubadala Investment Company, purchased three properties from UNIVAR Solutions in Jamestown...
Duke Energy announced a 6.2% rate decrease for residential customers in January 2025 due to lower fuel...
The EPA released a guide for states to prevent PFAS pollution, emphasizing their authority to control it...
The upcoming auction of McCulloch Castle and Gold Mill in Jamestown, NC, revives interest in the area's...
In October 2023, North Carolina lawmakers gerrymandered voting districts in Jamestown and Guilford County, North Carolina. Residents...
Jamestown, NC 27282 covers 14.4 square miles and has 15,712 residents. It faces significant pollution issues from...
The article illustrates air quality measurements of PM2.5 from the first full week of eight EPA Region...
On December 9, 2024, the EPA finalized risk management rules banning trichloroethylene (TCE) and perchloroethylene (PCE) under...
The post questions the blame placed on dry cleaning operations for TCE and PCE contamination, while industrial...
The GUILFORD COUNTY town of Jamestown NC is applying for a water quality permit using misleading and...
The Jamestowner is having a moment right now 😵💫 Late last night: This section of Riverdale Drive...
On November 22, 2024, responses to three Public Information Requests to the NC Department of Environmental Quality...
Purple Air sensors on loan by the EPA to a citizens' group in Jamestown are now live,...
The EPA has finalized its risk evaluation for 1,4-Dioxane, labeling it a significant health risk that may...
The content addresses frustrations with the NCDEQ's broken public notice links and the town manager's actions regarding...
The National Press Club's 25th Annual Photography Exhibit in Washington, D.C. features four photos stressing the harmful...
The North Carolina Environmental Commission’s “Water Quality Committee” met recently to discuss the impacts of NC House...
Several local residents have asked us to help clarify some confusing statements that recently popped up in...
Eastside Wastewater Treatment Plant discharges/outfalls/effluents to DEEP RIVER: Eastside WWTP, 5898 Riverdale Drive, Jamestown, Guilford County NC...
HURRICANE HELENE FACT CHECK: Here are the rumors and the reality in Western North Carolina
In 2023 and 2024, North Carolina allocated substantial funding through SWIA grants totaling $715 million for various...
PFAS lab results from Bull Run and Deep River indicate detection of multiple PFAS compounds, with concentrations...
Recent reports indicate high contamination levels at the Seaboard/Old High Point Landfill, revealing dangerous methane gas and...
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has approved a 12-month Citizens’ Air Monitoring Program in Jamestown, funded by...
The Deep River and Bull Run in Jamestown, North Carolina have been experiencing contamination issues, including cloudy,...
Check out the BIG ISSUES on the agenda for the Tuesday, Sept 17 Town Council meeting. The...
Five sources of 1,4-Dioxane are confirmed to be contaminating Randleman Lake water supply. GFL Environmental Landfill, one...
Last Wednesday, the Southern Environmental Law Center filed a 65-page petition asking the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency...
The presence of PFAS compounds in water poses a significant health risk. The EPA has implemented new...
The Southern Environmental Law Center has filed a petition on behalf of community groups to urge the...
On August 20, 2024, Jamestown's Town Council approved $171,002 of ARPA funds to renovate a basketball court...
A couple hours ago, I stumbled upon a remarkable document in the North Carolina Public Records Archives....
The Town of Jamestown was issued a stormwater/wastewater permit by the NC Dept of Environmental Quality without...
The writer describes the impact of urban development on water supply and quality in Jamestown. Increased rainfall...
The Deep River flows through various points, on its trek through Guilford and Randolph counties to the...
The property at 102 West Main Street in Jamestown, NC, and the neighboring 109 East Main Street...
PTRWA serves finished drinking water from Deep River/Randleman Lake to 63,000 metered connections in Greensboro, High Point,...
UPDATE AUG 20 2024: The NC Dept. of Environmental Quality found Jamestown “deficient in meeting all Stormwater...
Developer D.R. Horton is clear-cutting 467 acres of forestland in Jamestown to build 1,500 homes. Despite concerns...
In the past 18 months, Jamestown has faced numerous financial discrepancies, including unaccounted property tax funds and...
During the Jamestown Town Council meeting, resident Robert Frederick revealed a $110K refund for the town from...
The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission plays a crucial role in setting state-level PFAS water quality standards...
In 2000, High Point, Jamestown, Archdale, and Sedgefield agreed to upgrade the Eastside Wastewater Treatment Plant. However,...
Sedgefield is suing High Point and Greensboro for diverting chlorinated water into Sedgefield's water system, inflating flow...
Owners of the Oakdale Cotton Mill, village, and surrounding properties have transferred their interests to LLCs in...
The Oakdale Cotton Mill in Jamestown, NC, is abandoned and neglected, posing safety and environmental hazards. Despite...
TransparencyUSA reveals the top donors to North Carolina lawmakers, shedding light on their motivations. Phil Berger's donor...
The Jamestowner discovered additional significant 1,4-Dioxane polluters. The first is Jackson Lake Road Landfill owned by the...
A 2024 study reveals North Carolina's citizens rank low in engagement and participation in public affairs. The...
The NC Department of Environmental Quality seeks public comments on Jamestown's overdue Stormwater Permit application and Stormwater...
North Carolina ranks third in the nation for 1,4 Dioxane and PFAS water contamination. Guilford County is...
Alberdingk Boley seeks an 8-year air emissions permit renewal, raising concerns about increased hazardous pollutants impacting local...
This covers specific unmonitored water supply stream segments, identifying contaminants and dischargers, such as industrial sites, former...
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NC Environmental Quality Secretary Elizabeth S. Biser addressed misinformation concerning PFAS contamination explaining the necessity of reducing...
The Town of Jamestown received PARTF grants in 2008 and 2012 to develop public parks. At a...
North Carolina faces high 1,4-Dioxane levels, particularly in Guilford County's groundwater. The toxic chemical has been found...
The creation of Randleman Lake in the 1990s faced strong opposition due to concerns about water quality....
UPDATE APRIL 2024: FEBRUARY 27, 2024 – The New York Times, Hiroko Tabuchi: … the U.N. panel,...
Multiple wastewater spills and groundwater contamination incidents have occurred around the Bull Run water supply stream in...
The Environmental Protection Agency released more results of PFAS testing showing rising levels in Jamestown's drinking water....
North Carolina is facing crucial decisions about pollution limits for streams. The 303(D) program is vital for...
Public comments are now open for feedback on the 303d (Impaired Waterbodies) list for 2024 in North...
CONTAMINATION: 301 N. Scientific Street – hazardous site, toxic lagoon – belongs to RIVERDALE GLOBAL
The white pipe at 301 N. Scientific Street is continuously flowing into a tributary to Deep River....
Groundwater and air testing reports from the contaminated properties at Main Street and Oakdale Road in Jamestown...
A Martinsville, Va. company called Lester Properties is selling an 18-acre contaminated site on Metals Drive in...
To this day, Jamestown’s town manager continues to refuse to update Jamestown’s Land Ordinance with the 2020...
Levels of 1,4 Dioxane are on the rise in the Richland Creek/Deep River/Eastside water system, the drinking...
PUBLIC COMMENTS are open NOW through APRIL 8, 2024 for PTRWA's NPDES wastewater permit renewal - for...
Unanswered questions continue to grow concerning Jamestown town council’s bizarre approval of a massive, unstudied D.R. Horton...
In North Carolina, citizen "water keepers" protect river basins. Jamestowner Krisdena Reeser reports on "Muddy Water" training...
The Piedmont Landfill discharges into the East Fork of Deep River. A dredging project at the landfill...
The Jamestowner Dropbox is filled with Public Records from the State of North Carolina files for your...
The Winston Salem Regional Office resubmitted a revised 401 water quality permit for the Oakdale Forest development,...
1,4-DIOXANE: PTRWA/Randleman Lake’s high levels, and how Jamestown’s management tries to downplay it
The Winston Salem Regional Office Division of Water Resources presented a semi-annual report on Guilford County's 1,4-Dioxane...
The Kersey Valley Landfill is in the spotlight due to potential air and water pollution issues. With...
Air Emissions Inventory reports for facilities in Jamestown, North Carolina, and several that are within three miles...
Canadian company GFL Environmental is nearing capacity at its Construction and Demolition Debris Landfill on Riverdale Drive...
Jamestown faces environmental challenges with pollutant discharges into rivers and outdated permits. The town's stormwater management plan...
The D.R. Horton Development Agreement with Jamestown was heavily influenced by attorney Marc Isaacson and land attorney...
A little over a year ago, the Jamestown Town Council approved an aggressive plan by D.R. Horton...
Totally by chance, yesterday we found a private email about a public notice for public comments that...
The NCDEQ Community Mapping System provides an easier way to navigate NCDEQ Laserfiche records. By accepting the...
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Jamestown faces water quality issues and a deteriorating wastewater treatment plant. Despite their need, they did not...
The post discusses awater contamination by the cities of Greensboro and Reidsville that led to a lawsuit...
Jamestown, North Carolina residents' complaints and concerns re stormwater, flooding, water quality
MAY 13, 2025 – This FOIA REQUEST remains open. We have received no response from NCDEQ, and...
North Carolina faces severe 1,4-Dioxane and PFAS contamination, particularly in Guilford County. This carcinogenic chemical has persisted...
NC NEWSLINE reported yesterday that Jamestown is one of 11 North Carolina public water systems that recently...
Oh my. Okay. If you want to skip all of the wordy stuff and go right to...
WHAT ARE NORTH CAROLINIANS DOING ABOUT THE PFAS, 1-4 DIOXANE & CONTAMINANTS IN THEIR WATER? WHAT ARE...
Sunday night, Tim and I were driving home from Greensboro when that awesome red sunset lit up...
Jamestown residents have submitted Public Comments and data opposing 401 certification for a development on Harvey Road...
Residents of Jamestown have until October 16 to submit public comments on the 401 certification for Windsor...
UPDATE JUNE 14, 2024 – NOTE: Go HERE for our most up to date list of 1,4-Dioxane test...
UPDATE, July 31, 2023: One week later, nothing has been done. Here’s how this stormwater drain on...
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (“NCDEQ”) identified a number of deficiencies during its June 7...
The Town of Jamestown, NC plans hefty increases in property taxes and sewer and water rates -...
Jamestown does not routinely test Deep River or tap water beyond lead, copper, asbestos, and chlorine. Private...
In late 2022, the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality tested PFAS, GenX, and 1,4-Dioxane levels in...
Eastside WWTP in Jamestown North Carolina is applying for a permit to increase [treated water] "production" from...
In response to recent attempts by the Jamestown town manager to charge residents thousands of dollars for...
UPDATE JULY 30, 2025 – The petition submitted by the Southern Environmental Law Center to the U.S....
Two years of 1,4-Dioxane test results for PTRWA/Randleman Lake was presented during an NCDEQ meeting about Greensboro's...
The 2016 article from the Greensboro News & Record provides a comprehensive timeline of Jamestown, North Carolina's...
Jamestown residents spoke about development and water quality last night at the Guilford Legislative Delegation Town Hall...
The 1990s saw much public concern about the idea of damming Deep River, an industrial discharge...
Seaboard Chemical, an abandoned Superfund Site at 5899 Riverdale Drive in Jamestown, continues to leak hazardous substances...
The Eastside Wastewater Plant in Jamestown, NC has been found in violation of environmental regulations, related to...
MONITOR NEW LAND, BUILDING & WATER PERMITS AND PUBLIC NOTICES: Monitor applications for new NPDES discharge, stormwater...
Jamestown faces significant costs for sewer system updates to accommodate the new D.R. Horton development. The town...
The author expresses admiration for a rare "smoke morph" wild turkey seen in their backyard three years...
Randleman Watershed Rule 15A NCAC 02B.0721 explicitly states that local governments in the Randleman Watershed are REQUIRED...
Residents of Jamestown express concerns about Univar Solutions' discharges water supply surface water and groundwater contamination. Groundwater...
A 28-acre Brownfield site in Jamestown, NC, known as "Red Rock Trailer Park," is slated for redevelopment...
The Jamestown town council approved a controversial Development Agreement with DR Horton for 1,500 homes and apartments...
In the January 2023 Jamestown Public Town Council Meeting, council members faced confusion during the voting process...
The purposes of Randleman Watershed Rule 15A NCAC 02B.0724 SHALL be for the local governments listed in...
ALL of JAMESTOWN is in the RANDLEMAN WATER SUPPLY WATERSHED, CRITICAL or PROTECTED. There are four major...