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States still have the authority to hold polluters responsible for PFAS & chemical pollution in water supplies; EPA’s new guide tells how
Read more: States still have the authority to hold polluters responsible for PFAS & chemical pollution in water supplies; EPA’s new guide tells howThe EPA released a guide for states to prevent PFAS pollution, emphasizing their authority to control it at the source. The Southern Environmental Law Center has demonstrated using the Clean Water Act to hold polluters accountable. This guide aims to protect communities by requiring industries to manage their own PFAS emissions effectively.
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In 2023, Jamestown Park & Golf Course was moved out of Jamestown’s legislative district and into High Point’s
Read more: In 2023, Jamestown Park & Golf Course was moved out of Jamestown’s legislative district and into High Point’sIn October 2023, when North Carolina state legislators redrew the political districts in Jamestown and Guilford County, Jamestown Park & Golf Course ended up in the legislative district of High Point, (under the jurisdiction of U.S. Congressman Addison MacDowell, N.C. Senator Michael Garrett, and NC House Rep Cecil Brockman) Most of us didn’t find out…
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The ‘Town of Jamestown’ vs. ‘JAMESTOWN 27282’ quagmire
Read more: The ‘Town of Jamestown’ vs. ‘JAMESTOWN 27282’ quagmireJamestown, NC 27282 covers 14.4 square miles and has 15,712 residents. The Town of Jamestown is a 4.4-square-mile subset of Jamestown 27282, with 3,712 residents.
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BIG BUCKS: The Jamestowner talks with Associated Press correspondent/producer Mike Hempen on National Press Club’s ‘Podcast-1’
Read more: BIG BUCKS: The Jamestowner talks with Associated Press correspondent/producer Mike Hempen on National Press Club’s ‘Podcast-1’The National Press Club’s 25th Annual Photography Exhibit in Washington, D.C. features four photos stressing the harmful effects of rapid development on Jamestown’s water supply and habitat. Submitted by editor Susan Dickenson, the photo essay highlights North Carolina’s environmental challenges which have recently fueled a call for federal intervention in water regulation.
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HELENE FACT CHECK: We’re better than that
Read more: HELENE FACT CHECK: We’re better than thatHURRICANE HELENE FACT CHECK: Here are the rumors and the reality in Western North Carolina
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QUESTION FOR CANDIDATES: WHY have Jamestown, PTRWA & Guilford County been left out of $715 million in State Water Infrastructure Authority (SWIA) grant awards?
Read more: QUESTION FOR CANDIDATES: WHY have Jamestown, PTRWA & Guilford County been left out of $715 million in State Water Infrastructure Authority (SWIA) grant awards?In 2023 and 2024, North Carolina allocated substantial funding through SWIA grants totaling $715 million for various water and wastewater projects. Greensboro and PTRWA received notable amounts. However, Guilford County towns saw limited success, with only $2.8 million from federal ARPA funds for Jamestown, primarily spent on park infrastructure upgrades and sidewalks.
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Council commits Jamestown to $6M for PTRWA expansion
Read more: Council commits Jamestown to $6M for PTRWA expansionOn the agenda for the Tuesday, Sept 17 Town Council meeting: the council is going to be voting to commit Jamestown to $6 million to help pay for PTRWA’s treatment plant expansion and filtration system – a system needed to filter the PFAS, 1,4-Dioxane, contaminants and forever chemicals that factories and landfills have discharged and…
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