By Sarah Lindenfeld Hall, The News & Observer, Raleigh, N.C. Aug. 1--When: The visitors center is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., daily except for Christmas. Where: Jordan Lake sits close enough to Cary and Orange and Durham counties that it draws a pretty broad section of the region.

By Jim Wise, The News & Observer, Raleigh, N.C. Jul. 26--One state commission kicked the proposed pollution-control rules for Jordan Lake back to another state commission last week. How significant that is depends on one's point of view. "It wasn't very significant.

By Heather Smith, The Reidsville Review, N.C. Jun. 14--WENTWORTH -- With the hefty budget issue passed, the Rockingham County Board of Commissioners will discuss department issues during its meeting Monday.

By Ray Gronberg, The Herald-Sun, Durham, N.C. May 23--DURHAM -- City officials' interest in speeding development of a new water intake on Jordan Lake has it considering a deal that calls for selling a portion of Durham's water to Chatham County for the next 20 years.

By Daniel Goldberg, The Herald-Sun, Durham, N.C. Apr. 1--CHAPEL HILL -- Any discussion of broadening access to Jordan Lake water must stress conservation, Carrboro Mayor Mark Chilton insisted Monday night.