Rock Quarry Coverage

Two arrested as search continues for body of Asheboro man
Police have arrested two suspects but are still searching for the body of a man they believe was shot and killed Sunday morning.

Utah hiker rescued after falling over 100 feet
Utah firefighters rescued a hiker who fell more than 100 feet into a quarry.

Appeals court upholds lease for quarry near RDU
A three-judge panel of the state Court of Appeals ruled unanimously Tuesday against an attempt by an environmental group to void a lease for a gravel mine near Raleigh-Durham International Airport.

Proposed security fence for RDU Airport not sitting well with users of nearby park
Groups fighting plans for a rock quarry on land owned by the Raleigh-Durham International Airport are now protesting the plan to build a border fence.

Judge rules in favor of RDU over land-lease issue
A judge has ruled in favor of the Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority in a lawsuit over the land-lease agreement between the group and Wake Stone Coropation.

New documentary takes on RDU quarry plan
In an attempt to prevent the Raleigh-Durham International Airport Authority from expanding a rock quarry into parts of Umstead State Park, a Carrboro man is producing a documentary to "stop the quarry."

Documentarian hopes story will stop quarry expansion project by RDU Airport
In an attempt to prevent the Raleigh-Durham International Airport Authority from expanding a rock quarry into parts of Umstead State Park, a Carrboro man is producing a documentary to "stop the quarry."

Controversial quarry expansion near RDU approved
The Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority board voted Friday to lease mineral rights on part of the airport's property, allowing Wake Stone Corp. to expand a nearby quarry.

Group steps up protest against development of airport land
The Umstead Coalition is stepping up opposition to a plan that could convert some unused land near Raleigh-Durham International Airport to a rock quarry. The group says there is better use for the property, and they want to get the word out.