How Duke Energy decides when to open floodgates in Carolinas
That’s exactly what happened after Helene. With rainwater pouring into the system from the storm’s aftermath, Duke Energy had ...
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North Carolina’s Cape Fear River Is a ‘Forever Chemical’ Hotspot—What Does That Mean for Its Birds and People?
Amid mounting global health concerns about PFAS, communities living along the waterway must grapple with how contamination is ...
North, South Carolina Wildfire Map Shows Fires Compared to States' Biggest
In 2009, another large wildfire hit Horry County, where it burned more than 19,000 acres. Seven years later, the largest ...
More river gauges needed as Helene's impact highlights forecast, safety needs
The amount of water from Helene was historic both in the amount of rain that fell and also the rise in river levels.In ...
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North Carolina program helps low-income utility customers pay their bills
Duke Energy’s poorest customers use more power per square foot than wealthier ones. A year-old program is connecting them ...
UPDATE: Flood warning affecting Jones and Lenoir counties until early Wednesday morning
An updated flood warning was issued by the NWS Newport/Morehead City NC on Monday at 8:43 p.m. in effect until Wednesday at 4 ...
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You Haven’t Lived Until You’ve Explored This Stunning Botanical Garden Hiding In North Carolina
Between Winston-Salem and Greensboro lies a secret paradise that might just make you believe you’ve stumbled through a portal ...
The Hidden Science Behind Water’s Stunning (Or Murky) Colors
Ever wondered why some lakes are bright blue while others are green or brown? The answer lies in the way light interacts with ...
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5 eastern NC counties experiencing severe drought
Of the 99 counties experiencing drought or abnormally dry conditions in the state, Carteret, Craven, Jones, Onslow and Pamlico counties are classified as experiencing severe drought.
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Nearly 100 million Americans may be relying on groundwater containing ‘forever chemicals’
Discover the impact of forever chemicals on groundwater in the United States and the health risks associated with PFAS ...
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Citizen Scientists Are Hitting the Streets of the Country’s Fastest-Warming Cities to Collect Detailed Temperature Data
The heat mapping of metros like Reno, Nevada, could be key to taming urban heat, saving lives and designing for a cooler future ...
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North Dakota Senate passes bill clarifying use of vehicles during deer season
a bill focusing on hunting big game or small game other than waterfowl or cranes with a motor-driven vehicle, during a Senate floor session at the North Dakota Capitol on Tuesday, March 11, 2025.