Latest news releases from PR.com for Stanly County. http://www.pr.com/press-releases Fri, 05 Dec 2008 11:37:08 -0500 http://www.pr.com/images/logo_white.jpg http://www.pr.com/ 68 69 PR.com provides Free Press Release Distribution, & is a unique Directory of Businesses, Products, Services, & Jobs - in all industries. Find Full Company Profiles. © 2008 PR Worldwide, Inc. 60 http://www.pr.com/press-release/102379 The North Carolina Association of County Commissioners (NCACC) has unanimously passed a resolution supporting the state’s Environmental Review Commission (ERC) study to examine the effects of the Yadkin Hydroelectric Project relicensing on issues vital to North Carolina’s future clean water supply. [PR.com - August 28, 2008] Stanly County http://www.pr.com/press-release/102379 http://www.pr.com/press-release/93986 In a poll commissioned by the North Carolina Water Rights Committee to gauge public opinion regarding Alcoa’s efforts for renewal of a 50-year federal license for a monopoly on hydroelectric power from the Yadkin River Basin in Stanly County (“the Yadkin Hydroelectric Project”), North Carolina voters overwhelmingly say that the people of North Carolina, rather than a multinational firm like Alcoa, should [PR.com - July 09, 2008] Stanly County http://www.pr.com/press-release/93986 http://www.pr.com/press-release/93062 In its latest attempt in its struggle to secure renewal of a 50-year federal license for a monopoly on hydroelectric power from the Yadkin River in Stanly County (“the Yadkin Hydroelectric Project”), the multinational firm Alcoa has commissioned a poll that it claims shows that “the voters of North Carolina strongly believe that it is a very bad idea for the state government to take over the Alcoa [PR.com - July 02, 2008] Stanly County http://www.pr.com/press-release/93062 http://www.pr.com/press-release/89397 Democratic gubernatorial nominee and current N.C. Lt. Gov. Beverly Perdue has asked federal regulators to delay a pending relicensing before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) filed by Alcoa, Inc. for renewal of a 50-year license to govern and sustain ownership of the water flowing from the Yadkin River, one of the longest rivers in North Carolina. In a letter sent Tuesday, June 3, 2008, to Joseph T. [PR.com - June 11, 2008] Stanly County http://www.pr.com/press-release/89397 http://www.pr.com/press-release/88669 The Union County Commissioners have publicly announced their support for North Carolina citizens and state officials who oppose Alcoa’s request to obtain a renewed 50-year license from the Federal Energy Resources Commission (“FERC”) to control, manage and exploit the Yadkin River, one of the longest rivers in North Carolina and one of its greatest natural resources. On May 19, 2008, the Union County [PR.com - June 06, 2008] Stanly County http://www.pr.com/press-release/88669 http://www.pr.com/press-release/87950 The Anson County Commissioners have publicly announced their support for North Carolina citizens and state officials who oppose Alcoa’s request to obtain a renewed 50-year license from the Federal Energy Resources Commission (“FERC”) to control, manage and exploit the Yadkin River, one of the longest rivers in North Carolina and one of its greatest natural resources. On May 12, 2008, the Anson County [PR.com - June 01, 2008] Stanly County http://www.pr.com/press-release/87950 http://www.pr.com/press-release/83346 The Stanly County Board of Commissioners have announced their opposition to having public water in North Carolina used by Alcoa as a free source of fuel. The announcement comes in light of an application to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) by Alcoa for a 50-year license to control, govern and sustain ownership of water flowing from the Yadkin River, one of the longest rivers in North Carolina. A key element [PR.com - May 02, 2008] Stanly County http://www.pr.com/press-release/83346 http://www.pr.com/press-release/81842 Centralina Council of Governments (CCOG) has publicly announced its support for North Carolina citizens and state officials who oppose Alcoa’s request to obtain a 50-year license to control, govern and sustain ownership of water flowing from the Yadkin River, one of the longest rivers in North Carolina. On Wednesday, April 9, at its Executive Board meeting, The Centralina Council of Governments voted unanimously to [PR.com - April 23, 2008] Stanly County http://www.pr.com/press-release/81842 http://www.pr.com/press-release/81174 Justice Bob Orr, Republican candidate for North Carolina Governor, has publicly announced his opposition of Alcoa’s request to obtain a 50-year license to control, govern and sustain ownership of water flowing from the Yadkin River, one of the longest rivers in North Carolina. Justice Orr voiced his opposition during a visit to Stanly County to meet with local officials and Republican leaders on Thursday, April 10 [PR.com - April 18, 2008] Stanly County http://www.pr.com/press-release/81174 http://www.pr.com/press-release/80384 Stanly County Commissioners announce that they have received support from the Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners in the opposition of Alcoa’s request to obtain a 50-year license to control, govern and sustain ownership of water flowing from the Yadkin River, one of the longest rivers in North Carolina. The Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously 5-0 on Monday, April 7 to adopt a resolution [PR.com - April 12, 2008] Stanly County http://www.pr.com/press-release/80384 http://www.pr.com/press-release/79983 Governor Michael F. Easley has asked federal regulators to delay a pending relicensing before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) filed by Alcoa, Inc. for renewal of a 50-year license to govern and sustain ownership of the water flowing from the Yadkin River, one of the longest rivers in North Carolina. In a letter sent Friday, April 4, 2008 to J. Mark Robinson, director of the Office of Energy Projects for [PR.com - April 10, 2008] Stanly County http://www.pr.com/press-release/79983 http://www.pr.com/press-release/79102 Stanly County has released a podcast on the subject of North Carolina water policy. Stanly County Commissioners and citizens statewide are actively opposing a request by Alcoa to obtain a 50-year license to govern and sustain ownership of the water flowing from the Yadkin River, one of the longest rivers in North Carolina. Alcoa first obtained a 50-year license in 1958 to oversee what is known as The Yadkin Project, [PR.com - April 02, 2008] Stanly County http://www.pr.com/press-release/79102 http://www.pr.com/press-release/78129 Stanly County Commissioners announced today that they have received support from the Davidson County Board of Commissioners in the opposition of Alcoa’s request to obtain a 50-year license to control, govern and sustain ownership of water flowing from the Yadkin River, one of the longest rivers in North Carolina. The Davidson County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously 7-0 Tuesday evening to adopt a resolution [PR.com - March 27, 2008] Stanly County http://www.pr.com/press-release/78129 http://www.pr.com/press-release/77716 Stanly County has released a podcast on the subject of North Carolina water policy. Stanly County Commissioners and citizens statewide are actively opposing a request by Alcoa to obtain a 50-year license to govern and sustain ownership of the water flowing from the Yadkin River, one of the longest rivers in North Carolina. Alcoa first obtained a 50-year license in 1958 to oversee what is known as The Yadkin Project, [PR.com - March 24, 2008] Stanly County http://www.pr.com/press-release/77716