6+ day, 18+ hour ago  (201+ words) Across eastern counties, rainfall deficits have reached historic lows. Local rivers and streams are hitting all-time low levels, prompting water systems to activate emergency shortage response plans and mandatory weekly conservation reporting. - On Air Now Playing PRE News & Ideas Record-breaking…...

14+ hour, 31+ min ago  (210+ words) Researchers with the Department of Environmental Quality have detected toxic PFAS chemicals at every stage of the state's wastewater process. Most concerning for the agricultural community, the study found these man-made chemicals in sewage sludge, soil, and even in fields…...

1+ day, 18+ hour ago  (193+ words) Public Radio East - On Air Now Playing PRE News & Ideas Public invited to weigh in on the future of North Carolina's blue crab population State fisheries experts are inviting the public to weigh in on the future of North Carolina's…...

6+ day, 17+ hour ago  (157+ words) Rocky Mount officials are moving forward with plans to rezone more than 170 acres of city-owned land, sparking concerns that a massive data center may be coming to the area. The property near Nash Community College is currently being considered for…...

6+ day, 14+ hour ago  (194+ words) Firefighters in Carteret County have reached a major milestone in the battle against a wildland fire that broke out Thursday afternoon near the Newport landfill. As of Friday morning, the North Carolina Forest Service reports the fire is now 100 percent…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (176+ words) Public Radio East - On Air Now Playing PRE News & Ideas "New" fish species has been swimming in North Carolina's rivers for centuries Scientists have identified a new fish species that has been swimming in North Carolina's rivers for centuries. The…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (164+ words) Public Radio East U. S. Forest Service bans campfires and open burning across North Carolina's national forests Starting Wednesday, some campers heading into North Carolina's national forests will need to leave the firewood at home. The U. S. Forest Service has banned campfires and…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (198+ words) Clean water advocates are celebrating a major victory for Slocum Creek in Havelock after a long-running source of raw sewage was finally cut off. For three years, water quality tests in Wolf Pit Branch showed dangerously high bacteria levels. Now,…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago  (174+ words) The Federation has acquired 787 acres along the North River in Carteret County, growing the North River Wetlands Preserve to nearly 7, 000 acres. - On Air Now Playing PRE News & Ideas N. C. Coastal Federation expands largest wetland restoration project in the state The largest…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago  (202+ words) North Carolina's coastal map could look a lot different after next week. The state's Coastal Resources Commission meets next Wednesday and Thursday in Ocean Isle Beach to finalize long-awaited updates to Inlet Hazard Areas. These are the zones near volatile…...