Pipeline builder works to preserve culture, environment
Staff members from the North Carolina Office of State Archaeology, the North Carolina Commission of Indian Affairs and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers participated in an archaeological site visit on April 25, 2019 along the proposed MVP Southgate project route in Rockingham County, North Carolina. The visit was designed to provide members of state…
Natural gas pipeline proposed to meet demand in NC
North Carolina’s population has skyrocketed by nearly 2 million people in the past 15 years and is expected to grow by another 2 million by 2035, according to the Office of State Budget and Management. The growth has been particularly strong in central North Carolina, where local gas distribution company PSNC Energy has added 100,000…
Hundreds participate in 2019 NC Envirothon
High and middle school students from across North Carolina converged on Cedar Rock Park in Alamance this spring for the state’s annual Envirothon competition. Millie Langley, an Envirothon coordinator and soil conservationist with the Guilford Soil & Water Conservation District, said the state event started in 1991 with just five teams. Over the years, the…
Recognizing teachers of the year in Rockingham
Rockingham County Education Foundation celebrated 10 years of dedication to increasing educational opportunities for county residents with a fundraiser bash that pulled in $46,000 in ticket sales and sponsorships this year. More than 120 people attended the April 12, 2019 event at the Wright Memorial Event Center in Eden, where guests gathered for dinner, silent…
FERC: MVP Southgate impacts would be ‘limited’
Construction and operation of the proposed MVP Southgate project would have limited impacts that could be reduced to less than significant levels, according to a Draft Environmental Impact Statement recently issued by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. The 421-page report evaluates the project and its potential impacts based off of various sources, including scientific literature, regulatory…
FAQs on MVP Southgate
Opponents of the MVP Southgate project have been busy spreading misinformation about this important proposed infrastructure line. Here are some of the most common questions circulating about the project, along with the facts about what’s really going on. Question: Is the MVP Southgate project being built to export gas overseas? Fact: The MVP Southgate project…
Natural gas pipelines: More common than you think
With 2.5 million miles of natural gas pipelines operating in the U.S., it’s easy to forget how prevalent, safe and important pipelines are in our communities. In North Carolina, there are more than 35,000 miles of natural gas pipelines, including underground pipes that cross the Haw River, the Dan River and other streams, rivers and…
FERC: MVP Southgate ‘preferred’ option, can be built safely
Construction and operation of the MVP Southgate project would result in limited adverse impacts, and “no other alternative would meet the purpose of the project, be technically and economically feasible, and provide a significant environmental advantage,” according to a comprehensive analysis by staff at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. The positive findings, published in the…
Local COVID-19 relief services
Community groups, companies and charitable organizations are working together to provide relief to families and small businesses struggling to get by because of the COVID-19 pandemic. In Pittsylvania County, Virginia, the Rotary Club of Chatham and the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Danville Area are spearheading relief services. The Rotary Club teamed with Pittsylvania…
MVP Southgate receives FERC certificate
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) approved a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity for the MVP Southgate project on Thursday, June 18, 2020, marking an important milestone in the project’s regulatory review. The certificate, which recognizes the clear public need for the proposed project, follows more than two years of planning, development, and review.…
Danville Community College unveils new scholarship fund
A new scholarship fund will help four graduating high school students in Pittsylvania County’s Banister District pursue higher education at Danville Community College. The Banister District Scholarship will serve two male and two female students who meet criteria outlined by the Danville Community College Educational Foundation. The scholarships are funded by Mountain Valley Pipeline, LLC,…
Surveying to resume for MVP Southgate
The MVP Southgate project team is resuming survey activity along the proposed right of way in early June in Pittsylvania County, Virginia, and Rockingham County, North Carolina. This work is designed to update information gathered in 2018 and 2019 and will inform development of the revised MVP Southgate project. Field work is expected to be…
Mountain Valley supports RCC welding program
Two 10-foot sections of 42-inch diameter pipe will provide students at Rockingham Community College with an opportunity to practice their welding skills. The two sections, donated by Mountain Valley Pipeline, LLC, were delivered in October to the campus in Wentworth, North Carolina, where welding program director Wendy Young coordinated the unloading and storage of the…