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flag North Carolina denies mining permit to Horizon 30, orders site reclamation near Nolichucky River.

flag North Carolina's DEQ has denied a mining permit to Horizon 30, LLC, for the Carter Quarry in Mitchell County, which had been operating without a permit. flag A court ordered the company to stop mining and begin reclaiming the site near the Nolichucky River. flag The decision follows months of unsuccessful attempts by state regulators to halt operations. flag While no fines were mentioned, the state can impose up to $5,000 daily penalties for illegal mining.

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