Environmental activists: Coal ash spill will happen again Web Staff February 25, 2014 1 minute read Dan River Coal Ash Spill(Photo Credit: ABC News) Environmental activists are calling on state governments to develop alternatives to coal ash dumps at coal-fired power plants. As WFIR’s Evan Jones reports, it’s the result of a major spill into the Dan River. Share: Post navigation Previous: Roanoke City Police department’s Community Response TeamNext: Busy Monday for Roanoke police Related Stories A Local Wealth Management Firm has Achieved National Recognition Emma Thomas July 2, 2026 As Roanoke Arts Commission crafts “Plan 26,” they ask residents to weigh in via an arts and culture survey online Gene Marrano July 1, 2026 Overnight Sensations returns to Mill Mountain Theatre; new exhibits at Taubman and O Winston Link Museums; upcoming plays Gene Marrano July 1, 2026