RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- North Carolina continues to grapple with drought conditions as high temperatures, limited rainfall and increased water demand put pressure on reservoirs, rivers and local water supplies.
ABC11 will track the latest developments and provide updates as conditions change in our viewing area.
Check back for the latest drought news, water conservation updates and weather impacts across North Carolina.
New NC drought map reveals that the widespread moderate-to-heavy rain over the last week resulted in improvements for portions of Wake Co. and a few areas east of the Triangle.
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New NC drought map reveals that the widespread moderate-to-heavy rain over the last week resulted in improvements for portions of Wake Co. and a few areas east of the Triangle.
SEE ALSO | North Carolina drought tracker: Latest restrictions, water levels and drought impacts
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The drought persists in Central North Carolina as cities and towns do what they can to conserve water supply.
Wednesday, Siler City and the southwest area of Chatham County added their names to the list of areas implementing some
TriRiver water says the restrictions are voluntary for those areas due to the water level at the reservoir's water filtration facility being below 70% capacity.
Chatham County North district remains under a Stage 2 mandatory restriction.
Most of Central North Carolina has been parched for months.
The recent rainfalls from storms has been quenching, however, drought conditions still persists for many area.
Rainfall totals are still being accumulate, but here's a graphic with an early look at some from Saturday and Sunday.
A recent high grad in Orange County runs a landscaping business and he's staying busy despite intense summer heat and severe drought conditions affecting much of the area.
Saajan Reck, 18, who started his landscaping company a year ago while attending Chapel Hill High School, said demand for landscaping services remains strong.
"I feel like there's always a demand," Reck said. "You just have to go out and find it."
Now a recent graduate, Reck leads a six-person crew that includes two current high school students.
"Business is doing pretty good," Reck said. "This is the good time for landscaping, and we've been pretty busy."
The drought has affected lawns across parts of the Triangle, with some grass turning brown or ceasing growth. In response, Reck Landscaping has shifted its focus toward services such as mulch delivery, mulch spreading and rock work.
