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Duke Energy eyes riverside sites in Davidson, Davie counties for natural gas-powered plants
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Duke Energy eyes riverside sites in Davidson, Davie counties for natural gas-powered plants
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Duke Energy is considering a 1665- acre site in Davidson County for a future natural gas-powered generating plant.
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Duke Energy is proposing building a gas-fired power plant on more than 1600 acres between Giles Road and the Yadkin River in Davidson County. Part of that land is pictured at the end of public access to Callahan-Hill Road looking west toward the Yadkin River on Jan. 21, 2026.
Walt Unks, Journal
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The Williams natural gas pipeline Transco is pictured off Hairston Road at Giles Road in Tyro on Jan. 21, 2026. Duke Energy is proposing building a gas-fired power plant on more than 1600 acres between Giles Road and the Yadkin River in Davidson County.
Walt Unks, Journal
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Bill Norton, principal communications manager for Duke Energy, answers a question during a tour of Duke Energy’s Buck Combined Cycle natural gas power plant on Monday, Mar. 23, 2026, at 1385 Dukeville Road in Salisbur. Duke has identified two potential sites in Davidson and Davie counties for a similar plant, which would produce twice the amount of energy.
Allison Lee Isley,Journal
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Walt Unks, Journal
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Duke Energy considers Davidson County site for natural gas-fired plant; see the photos
Duke Energy is proposing building a gas-fired power plant on more than 1600 acres between Giles Road and the Yadkin River in Davidson County. Part of that land is pictured is to the left of the Yadkin River on Jan. 21, 2026.
Walt Unks, Journal
The Williams natural gas pipeline Transco is pictured off Hairston Road at Giles Road in Tyro on Jan. 21, 2026. Duke Energy is proposing building a gas-fired power plant on more than 1600 acres between Giles Road and the Yadkin River in Davidson County.
Walt Unks, Journal
The Williams natural gas pipeline Transco is pictured off Hairston Road at Giles Road in Tyro on Jan. 21, 2026. Duke Energy is proposing building a gas-fired power plant on more than 1600 acres between Giles Road and the Yadkin River in Davidson County.
Walt Unks, Journal
Duke Energy is proposing building a gas-fired power plant on more than 1600 acres between Giles Road and the Yadkin River in Davidson County. Part of that land is pictured at the end of public access to Callahan-Hill Road looking west toward the Yadkin River on Jan. 21, 2026.
Walt Unks, Journal
Duke Energy is proposing building a gas-fired power plant on more than 1600 acres between Giles Road and the Yadkin River in Davidson County. Part of that land is pictured at the end of public access to Callahan-Hill Road looking northwest toward the Yadkin River on Jan. 21, 2026.
Walt Unks, Journal
The Williams natural gas pipeline Transco is pictured off Hairston Road at Giles Road in Tyro on Jan. 21, 2026. Duke Energy is proposing building a gas-fired power plant on more than 1600 acres between Giles Road and the Yadkin River in Davidson County.
Walt Unks, Journal
Duke Energy is proposing building a gas-fired power plant on more than 1600 acres between Giles Road and the Yadkin River in Davidson County. Part of that land is pictured is to the right of the Yadkin River on Jan. 21, 2026.
Walt Unks, Journal
The Williams natural gas pipeline Transco is pictured off Hairston Road at Giles Road in Tyro on Jan. 21, 2026. Duke Energy is proposing building a gas-fired power plant on more than 1600 acres between Giles Road and the Yadkin River in Davidson County.
Walt Unks, Journal
The Williams natural gas pipeline Transco is pictured off Hairston Road at Giles Road in Tyro on Jan. 21, 2026. Duke Energy is proposing building a gas-fired power plant on more than 1600 acres between Giles Road and the Yadkin River in Davidson County.
Walt Unks, Journal
The Williams natural gas pipeline Transco is pictured off Hairston Road at Giles Road in Tyro on Jan. 21, 2026. Duke Energy is proposing building a gas-fired power plant on more than 1600 acres between Giles Road and the Yadkin River in Davidson County.
Walt Unks, Journal
Duke Energy considering Perkins Game Land site in Davie County for gas-fired powerplant
A aerial view looking east over the Yadkin River of the Perkins Game Land in southeastern Davie County on Thursday, March 26, 2026. The 1693-acre tract is owned by Duke Energy and leased to the North Carolina Wildlife Commission. Duke Energy is considering the site for a future natural gas-fired plant.
Walt Unks, Journal
A aerial view looking southeast over an extension of Dutchman Creek Road in the Perkins Game Land in southeastern Davie County on Thursday, March 26, 2026. The 1693-acre tract is owned by Duke Energy and leased to the North Carolina Wildlife Commission. Duke Energy is considering the site for a future natural gas-fired plant.
Walt Unks, Journal
A aerial view of the Perkins Game Land looking south toward the Yadkin River on Thursday, March 26, 2026. The 1693-acre tract is owned by Duke Energy and leased to the North Carolina Wildlife Commission.
Walt Unks, Journal
A aerial view of the Perkins Game Land in southeastern Davie County on Thursday, March 26, 2026. The 1693-acre tract is owned by Duke Energy and leased to the North Carolina Wildlife Commission.
Walt Unks, Journal
A aerial view looking north west over the Yadkin River and the Perkins Game Land in southeastern Davie County on Thursday, March 26, 2026. The 1693-acre tract is owned by Duke Energy and leased to the North Carolina Wildlife Commission.
Walt Unks, Journal
A aerial view of the Perkins Game Land looking north from the Yadkin River toward NC 801 on Thursday, March 26, 2026. The 1693-acre tract is owned by Duke Energy and leased to the North Carolina Wildlife Commission.
Walt Unks, Journal
A field planted with row crops within the boundries of the Perkins Game Land in southeast Davie County on Thursday, March 26, 2026. The 1693-acre tract is owned by Duke Energy and leased to the North Carolina Wildlife Commission.
Walt Unks, Journal
A aerial view of the Perkins Game Land looking north from the Yadkin River toward NC 801 on Thursday, March 26, 2026. The 1693-acre tract is owned by Duke Energy and leased to the North Carolina Wildlife Commission.
Walt Unks, Journal
A sign on a gate across Dutchman's Creek Road within the Perkins Game Land notes that the road is closed to vehicles but foot traffic is encouraged. The 1693-acre tract is owned by Duke Energy and leased to the North Carolina Wildlife Commission.
Walt Unks, Journal
A sign alerts visitors to when hunting is allowed in Perkins Game Land. The 1693-acre tract is owned by Duke Energy and leased to the North Carolina Wildlife Commission.
Walt Unks, Journal
A tributary of Dutchman Creek flows through Perkins Game Land on Thursday, March 26, 2026. The 1693-acre tract is owned by Duke Energy and leased to the North Carolina Wildlife Commission.
Walt Unks, Journal
A North Carolina Game Lands sign on the border of Perkins Game Land in southeast Davie County on Thursday, March 26, 2026. The 1693-acre tract is owned by Duke Energy and leased to the North Carolina Wildlife Commission.
Walt Unks, Journal
A bridge a tributary of Dutchman Creek at the end of Dutchman Creek Road has been removed to prohibit travel by vehicle within the Perkins Game Land. The 1693-acre tract is owned by Duke Energy and leased to the North Carolina Wildlife Commission.
Walt Unks, Journal
A bridge a tributary of Dutchman Creek at the end of Dutchman Creek Road has been removed to prohibit travel by vehicle within the Perkins Game Land. The 1693-acre tract is owned by Duke Energy and leased to the North Carolina Wildlife Commission.
Walt Unks, Journal
Two old roads merge within Perkins Game Land on Thursday, March 26, 2026. The 1693-acre tract is owned by Duke Energy and leased to the North Carolina Wildlife Commission.
Walt Unks, Journal
Charred ground and tree trunks are signs of a prescribed burn within a stand of pines withing Perkins Game Land. The 1693-acre tract is owned by Duke Energy and leased to the North Carolina Wildlife Commission.
Walt Unks, Journal
A bridge a tributary of Dutchman Creek at the end of Dutchman Creek Road has been removed to prohibit travel by vehicle within the Perkins Game Land. The 1693-acre tract is owned by Duke Energy and leased to the North Carolina Wildlife Commission.
Walt Unks, Journal
A bridge a tributary of Dutchman Creek at the end of Dutchman Creek Road has been removed to prohibit travel by vehicle within the Perkins Game Land. The 1693-acre tract is owned by Duke Energy and leased to the North Carolina Wildlife Commission.
Walt Unks, Journal
John Deem covers the Triad for the Winston-Salem Journal and Greensboro News & Record. Contact him at john.deem@lee.net
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Duke Energy is proposing building a gas-fired power plant on more than 1600 acres between Giles Road and the Yadkin River in Davidson County. Part of that land is pictured at the end of public access to Callahan-Hill Road looking west toward the Yadkin River on Jan. 21, 2026.
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Bill Norton, principal communications manager for Duke Energy, answers a question during a tour of Duke Energy’s Buck Combined Cycle natural gas power plant on Monday, Mar. 23, 2026, at 1385 Dukeville Road in Salisbur. Duke has identified two potential sites in Davidson and Davie counties for a similar plant, which would produce twice the amount of energy.
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A aerial view looking east over the Yadkin River of the Perkins Game Land in southeastern Davie County on Thursday, March 26, 2026. The 1693-acre tract is owned by Duke Energy and leased to the North Carolina Wildlife Commission. Duke Energy is considering the site for a future natural gas-fired plant.
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