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Drought drains Durham lake, threatens food supply

Jun 18

NC Drought: Stage 2 water restrictions in effect in Durham

Jun 15

NorCal woman lives to tell story after surviving sneaker wave, urges caution

A woman says she's "lucky to be alive" after being swept up by a sneaker wave.

Jun 23

Stronger water-use restrictions to take effect in Durham: NC Drought

Jun 12

Falls Lake water-level drop noticeable to visitors: 'Little alarming'

Jun 9

Cary town leaders weigh temporary halt on new data centers

May 29

Falls Lake water levels drop, exposing new hazards for boaters

May 17

Low water levels on Wake County lake concern boaters

May 5

Raleigh officials: Water use drops 35M gallons as drought worsens

Apr 28

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Local businesses join county fight over Cape Fear River proposal

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Drinking water compliance lab opens in Raleigh

Apr 9, 2025

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Utility company updating plan to remove harmful chemicals, PFAS from Orange County water

Aug 23, 2024

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PFAs found in homeowners' wells near Hope Mills

Mar 19, 2024

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The world's largest wastewater treatment plant is in Stickney, Ill.

Feb 6, 2024

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Anticipated rainfall set to help drought conditions across Triangle

Nov 21, 2023

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Raleigh drinking water ranks third best in the world

Jun 29, 2023

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Boating safety pushed as lakes get more crowded

Jun 29, 2023

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Drought creates hazards at Falls Lake as water levels drop; boaters others concerned

"Everywhere we go, there's so much land visible that's normally not visible this time of year."

Apr 26

NC drought leads to water restrictions for several communities

Several central NC towns are implementing water restrictions as the drought worsens, lake levels drop.

Apr 24

After 15 months, Clayton family finally gets money back after Troubleshooter steps in

After a contractor cut a line, leaving the family without water, it took more than a year to get reimbursed.

Apr 21

Water restrictions stage 1 start in Raleigh. Here's what to know

Stage 1 restrictions are designed to reduce non-essential water use.

Apr 20

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Legionnaires' disease cases on the rise across NC, health officials warn

People become infected by breathing in contaminated mist or vapor, not through person-to-person contact, DHHS says.

Apr 20