How grassroots opposition to a new asphalt plant was infiltrated by an outside operative

By: Lisa Sorg

Outlets: North Carolina Newsline

Published: September 14, 2026

Words: 1,649

Last Updated: 4 days ago

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CLEMMONS, N.C.—The man came out of nowhere, but he seemed to be on their side.

Dozens of residents of Clemmons, a small village south of Winston-Salem, were alarmed about a proposed asphalt plant that could be built in their neighborhood, Rolling Green Village.

The man, who said his name was Chris Sanderson, told neighbors he too, felt concerned about the potential environmental harms.

Weeks later, residents learned the truth. He was operating under an alias.

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