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N.C. continues to pursue cleanup of illegal mine in Mitchell County

Since the August order, the state has conducted multiple inspections at the mine and has observed that Horizon 30’s attempt to prevent harm to the site has not been successful

Mitchell County

NC DEQ denies Horizon 30 mining permit

Company was mining without a permit in Mitchell County

Mitchell County

NC DEQ obtains preliminary injunction against illegal mining operation in Mitchell County

Horizon 30, LLC, has been illegally mining at the Carter Quarry along the Nolichucky River near Poplar in Mitchell County

Tropical Depression Chantal

Chantal Wreaks Havoc in North Carolina

Chantal wreaks havoc in North Carolina while the Texas Hill Country recovers from recent flooding.

Mining

N.C. DEQ to hold public hearing for mining permits in Mitchell County

Down Ballot Staff Reports The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality's Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources will hold a public hearing at 6 p.m. on July 29, 2025, in Bakersville, regarding a mining permit application submitted by Horizon 30 to mine the Carter Quarry in