Durham received some much‑needed rain Tuesday, but experts say it's nowhere near enough to pull the city out of its ongoing drought.
North Carolina lawmakers are moving forward with legislation that would place new requirements on future data centers. Some activists say the bill doesn't go far enough.
Boaters at Falls Lake are noticing significantly lower water levels, with exposed shoreline and new hazards emerging.
A North Carolina House committee has advanced legislation aimed at regulating the ownership, funding and environmental impact of data centers.
The ongoing drought has caused water levels at the lake to fall roughly four feet below normal, according to officials.
Much of the state remains under extreme drought conditions, with nearly 60% of the state affected.