3+ week, 2+ day ago   (453+ words) RALEIGH, NC (WWAY) — Recent rainfall has brought some relief to parts of North Carolina, but much of the state remains in drought, with some areas still experiencing extreme or exceptional conditions. The latest U.S. Drought Monitor report, released Thursday and…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (194+ words) BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — Brunswick County has eased its water restrictions as drought conditions, water usage and system demands show signs of improvement. The county announced Monday that it has moved from a Stage 3 Water Shortage Warning to a Stage…...

4+ week, 2+ day ago   (406+ words) RALEIGH, NC (WWAY) — Recent rainfall has improved drought conditions across much of North Carolina, but some areas remain in severe to exceptional drought, according to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor. Western Brunswick County continues to experience exceptional drought, the most…...

1+ mon, 2+ day ago   (109+ words) WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The Cape Fear Public Utility Authority has ended its voluntary water conservation advisory after recent rainfall significantly improved drought conditions across its service area. The advisory, which was issued on July 9, has been lifted effective immediately as…...

1+ mon, 6+ day ago   (212+ words) BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — Recent rainfall has improved drought conditions across much of North Carolina, but most of the state remains in moderate to severe drought, according to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor report released Thursday. State officials say Brunswick…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (456+ words) RALEIGH, NC (WWAY) — North Carolina’s response to Hurricane Helene included 55 base camps across western North Carolina that cost more than $111 million over seven months, according to a new report from the North Carolina Office of the State Auditor. The State…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (380+ words) RALEIGH, NC (WWAY) — Despite recent rounds of heavy rain across North Carolina, state officials say residents should continue conserving water as much of the state remains under drought conditions. The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) said the recent…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (278+ words) BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — North Carolina State Forester Greg Hicks says current drought conditions alone are not enough to justify a statewide burn ban, responding to questions following Brunswick County’s request for additional fire restrictions. The statement, released Friday by…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (414+ words) BOLIVIA, NC (WWAY) — The N.C. Forest Service has denied Brunswick County’s request for a statewide burn ban, allowing certain permitted outdoor burning activities to continue despite ongoing exceptional drought conditions and recent wildfire activity. Brunswick County officials announced Wednesday that…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (220+ words) BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — Brunswick County remains under a Stage 3 Water Shortage Warning as exceptional drought conditions continue across the region, but officials are making a limited adjustment to mandatory water restrictions. According to the latest update from the North…...