A once-every-four-years report card on the upkeep of America’s infrastructure gave it a “C” grade, up slightly from previous ...

The report from the American Society of Civil Engineers, which examined everything from roads and dams to drinking water ... in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, Oct. 4, 2024, in Erwin, Tenn.

When Duke Energy opened four floodgates at Cowans Ford Dam last fall, it made headlines. On that September day, water surged ...

TVA spilled 450,000 gallons per second through Douglas Dam to move Hurricane Helene floodwaters downstream last September, but the record flow damaged a popular campground along the dam's tailwater.

It created more headaches for many people already affected by Hurricane Helene, but officials say few understand how the dam and the Catawaba-Wateree system operates. This week, Duke Energy ...