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Raleigh eases water restrictions after rainfall

Aug 3

NC drought tracker: Latest restrictions, water levels and impacts

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Aug 2

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NC drought tracker: Little change across Central NC

Aug 6

Farmers, gardeners feel strain of prolonged drought in central NC

Jul 27

Rain brings hope, but challenges remain for farmers

Jul 24

Recent rain brings relief, caution for farmers

Jul 23

Durham turning to quarry to help supplement dwindling water supply

Jul 21

NC drought tracker: Latest restrictions, water levels and impacts

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Jul 17

Teen-run landscaping business seeing green despite NC drought

Jul 10

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Raleigh eases water restrictions after rainfall

Aug 3

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Drought continues to strain farmers, gardeners in central North Carolina

Jul 27

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Heavy rainfall helps, but doesn't solve drought crisis

Jul 24

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Recent rain brings relief, caution for farmers

Jul 23

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As drought persists, Orange County leaders keep watchful eye on water supply

Jul 10

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Orange County leaders stay alert as drought persists

Jul 9

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NC Drought: Waterfalls dry, animals stressed, plants struggling

Jul 1

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107 complaints filed as Durham enters week two of water restrictions

Jun 23

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As drought persists, Orange County leaders keep watchful eye on conditions, water supply

People who live across the county continue to see the effects of prolonged dry conditions, even after recent rainfall

Jul 9

Raleigh leaders cite 2007-09 drought to push for tougher restrictions: 'It was a crisis period'

Some Raleigh city leaders and natives say the worsening drought is stirring memories of the 2007-2009 crisis.

Jul 8

Drought prompts stricter water restrictions across the Triangle

Despite recent rainfall, Raleigh is considering joining Durham in moving to Level 2 water restrictions.

Jul 8

City of Raleigh cracks down on water restriction violations

City officials said two fines have already been issued to one person for repeated violations.

Jul 2

Waterfalls go from flowing to a trickle due to drought; Wildlife stressed, plants struggling

"I'm noticing the plants are drying out, the animals seem stressed, I'm seeing more birds visiting puddles to get water"

Jul 1