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DroughtsReport: Drought costs 2007 agriculture economy $573 millionSubmitted by WWAY on Mon, 12/17/2007 - 2:57pm.READ MORE:
A new report said the state's drought will cost North Carolina's agriculture economy $573 million in 2007.
Full story... » Easley says local water limits possible if drought worsensSubmitted by WWAY on Wed, 12/12/2007 - 2:56pm.READ MORE:
Governor Mike Easley said he could cap water use in some towns and cities if the drought worsens.
Full story... » Experts concerned about low lake levelsSubmitted by WWAY on Fri, 12/07/2007 - 10:32am.READ MORE:
North Carolina water conservation experts and others are becoming increasingly concerned about low lake levels.
Full story... » Easley asks for more water conservation during holidaysSubmitted by WWAY on Tue, 12/04/2007 - 2:29pm.READ MORE:
Governor Mike Easley says North Carolinians aren't saving as much water as they did earlier this fall.
Full story... » Wilmington resident: City is wasting waterSubmitted by WWAY on Wed, 11/21/2007 - 6:30pm.READ MORE: You may have heard recent reports about leaks between the Sweeny Water Treatment Plant and individual households throughout the city.
Full story...Water restrictions hurting businessesSubmitted by WWAY on Tue, 11/13/2007 - 6:47pm.READ MORE:
Local rain fall totals are at a deficit and many local companies say their business is too.
Full story... » Georgia officials pray for rainSubmitted by WWAY on Tue, 11/13/2007 - 6:38pm.READ MORE:
Some parts of the south are in a worse drought than we are. It's so bad in Georgia officials are praying for rain.
Full story... » Water restrictions limit pressure washing companiesSubmitted by WWAY on Mon, 11/12/2007 - 6:28pm.READ MORE: Current drought worst in NC historySubmitted by WWAY on Thu, 11/08/2007 - 6:06pm.READ MORE:We are now in the midst of the worst drought in North Carolina history. Rainfall deficits statewide range from ten to over 20 inches, with Wilmington nearly two feet below normal.
Full story...Water restrictions expandedSubmitted by WWAY on Thu, 11/08/2007 - 5:00pm.READ MORE:
In an effort to continue conservation of precious drinking water supplies, the New Hanover County Water and Sewer District has extended its Conservation Alert to all customers outside the city limits of Wilmington. North Carolina’s statewide drought shows no immediate signs of relief.
Full story... » NC water use drops 30 percent; still short of governor's goalSubmitted by WWAY on Thu, 11/08/2007 - 3:43pm.READ MORE:
Water use in the state's 25 largest systems dropped by nearly 30 percent between August and the end of October.
Full story... » City to start enforcing water conservationSubmitted by WWAY on Mon, 11/05/2007 - 6:10pm.READ MORE: The drought conditions affecting our area continue to deepen. To maximize conservation efforts local officials are now actively looking for people who aren't following the water restrictions.
Full story...Wilmington water use downSubmitted by WWAY on Fri, 11/02/2007 - 10:48am.READ MORE:
It looks like Gov. Easley's calls for water conservation may be working in the Port City.
Full story... » Forecasters don't expect Noel to be a "drought buster"Submitted by WWAY on Thu, 11/01/2007 - 1:53pm.READ MORE:
Surfers on the North Carolina coast are hoping that Tropical Storm Noel will kick up some waves.
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