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NCDEQ Division of Water Resources to hold public hearings on draft environmental impact statement for Fuquay-Varina Interbasin Transfer request

NCDEQ Division of Water Resources to hold public hearings on draft environmental impact statement for Fuquay-Varina Interbasin Transfer request

The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission and NCDEQ Department of Environmental Quality Division of Water Resources will hold public hearings on Dec. 4, 9 and 11 to hear public comment on the draft environmental impact statement (EIS)...

Owner:  American Government
Governor Stein Highlights North Carolina Impacts of Impasse in Washington, Calls on Congress to Return to the Negotiating Table

Governor Stein Highlights North Carolina Impacts of Impasse in Washington, Calls on Congress to Return to the Negotiating Table

NORTH CAROLINA, October 17 - Today Governor Josh Stein released a statement highlighting the impacts of the federal government shutdown across North Carolina and urging leaders in Washington to return to the negotiating table. “The longer the...

Owner:  American Government
Governor Stein Highlights North Carolina Impacts of Impasse in Washington, Calls on Congress to Return to the Negotiating Table

Governor Stein Highlights North Carolina Impacts of Impasse in Washington, Calls on Congress to Return to the Negotiating Table

Today Governor Josh Stein released a statement highlighting the impacts of the federal government shutdown across North Carolina and urging leaders in Washington to return to the negotiating table. “The longer the federal government remains shut...

Owner:  American Government
Attorney General Jeff Jackson Sues to Win Back More than $150 Million to Lower North Carolinians’ Energy Costs

Attorney General Jeff Jackson Sues to Win Back More than $150 Million to Lower North Carolinians’ Energy Costs

For Immediate Release: Thursday, October 16, 2025 Contact: nahmed@ncdoj.gov (919) 538-2809 RALEIGH – Today, Attorney General Jeff Jackson and 22 other states sued the Environmental Protection Agency to win back more than $7 billion nationwide, and...

Owner:  American Government
Governor Josh Stein Announces $6 Million to Reduce Flood Risks in North Carolina

Governor Josh Stein Announces $6 Million to Reduce Flood Risks in North Carolina

NORTH CAROLINA, October 16 - Today in Marshall, Governor Josh Stein announced $6 million in grants from the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Flood Resiliency Blueprint program to help reduce flood risks across the state. The...

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Swannanoa River project aims to reduce flooding in Black Mountain

Swannanoa River project aims to reduce flooding in Black Mountain

Residents invited Nov. 5 to learn about $5 million effort to reduce flooding and improve water quality BLACK MOUNTAIN, N.C. (828newsNOW) — The town of Black Mountain will host a public drop-in meeting on Nov. 5 to introduce plans for the Swannanoa...

Owner:  Saga Communications Inc.
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Halloween Storm Brings Rain and Chilly Weather to Eastern U.S.

Halloween Storm Brings Rain and Chilly Weather to Eastern U.S.

WILMINGTON, NC – A storm system moving off the coast of the Southeastern United States is set to bring heavy rain to the Carolinas, the southern Appalachians, and parts of Virginia through Wednesday. The National Weather Service (NWS) reports that...

Owner:  Non-transparent
Eastern Carolina faces increased wildfire risk as cooler weather sets in

Eastern Carolina faces increased wildfire risk as cooler weather sets in

It is fire season in Eastern Carolina. As the weather cools down, the risk of wildfires goes up. According to the North Carolina Forest Service, 99% of wildfires in North Carolina are human-caused. As the leaves fall, Forest Services say if you...

Owner:  Smith Family
Rough weather! More Triad rain and chilly winds Tuesday

Rough weather! More Triad rain and chilly winds Tuesday

Steady showers and strong winds will keep Triad weather chilly Tuesday Meteorologist Brian Slocum has your wet Tuesday forecast BOATS. WHAT’S NEXT. RIGHT. WE DO HAVE A MAJOR STORM THAT’S HEADED TOWARD THE COAST OF JAMAICA. A VERY CLASSIC LOOKING...

Owner:  Hearst Family
North Carolina man stops to get money for hair cut; ends up with $100K lottery jackpot win

North Carolina man stops to get money for hair cut; ends up with $100K lottery jackpot win

North Carolina man stops to get money for hair cut; ends up with $100K lottery jackpot win TREAT FORECAST. THAT’S ALL AHEAD. THE RAIN IN OUR FORECAST COMES AS JAMAICA BRACES FOR IMPACTS OF HURRICANE MELISSA. YEAH THE STORM HURRICANE MELISSA IS NOW...

Owner:  Hearst Family
Outer Banks Braces for Another Coastal Storm With 50+ MPH Winds and Major Flooding Threat

Outer Banks Braces for Another Coastal Storm With 50+ MPH Winds and Major Flooding Threat

OUTER BANKS, NORTH CAROLINA – Residents along North Carolina’s coast are once again preparing for dangerous weather as another powerful coastal storm moves in, threatening severe flooding, destructive winds, and major beach erosion through...

Owner:  Ralph Shealy
Asheboro, North Carolina, Is Under Pressure to Control Discharges of a Toxic Chemical Into Drinking Water Supply

Asheboro, North Carolina, Is Under Pressure to Control Discharges of a Toxic Chemical Into Drinking Water Supply

ASHEBORO, N.C.—Some members of the public in attendance at the Environmental Protection Agency hearing last week called the City of Asheboro’s actions “despicable.” Others said they were “shameless.” And still another remarked that those who...

Owner:  David Sassoon
New North Carolina PFAS exposure findings as Chemours plans expansion

New North Carolina PFAS exposure findings as Chemours plans expansion

Listen to the audio version of this article (generated by AI). Scientists detected high levels of two under-the-radar PFAS chemicals in blood serum samples from residents of Wilmington, North Carolina, collected before the local fluorochemical...

Owner:  Environmental Health Sciences
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