Associated PressWildfires in North and South Carolina fueled by drought, wind and fallen trees from Hurricane Helene Associated Press, March 26, 2025
ColumbusDisaster declaration clears way for financial assistance for farmers affected by drought WWAY News, July 18, 2024
LocalPender Co. commissioners declare agricultural disaster as farmers face extended drought Conor Doherty, July 15, 2024
FeaturesDrought and high temperatures devastate corn crops in Southeastern NC Nate Mauldin, July 10, 2024
BrunswickCape Fear area farmers, garden centers facing challenges as dry conditions continue Emily Andrews, June 25, 2024
LocalExtreme, severe drought conditions expand in NC, Cape Fear in moderate drought Hannah Patrick, November 22, 2023
CarolinasSauratown Mountain fire grows to more than 700 acres, forest officials say CBS News, November 20, 2023
CarolinasSevere drought conditions identified in 4 NC counties, 23 counties in moderate drought Hannah Patrick, October 30, 2023
Associated PressHow extreme weather may have affected pumpkins you picked this year Associated Press, October 30, 2023
BladenBladen County Emergency Services warns against burning during dry conditions WWAY News, February 20, 2023
NewsGreat Salt Lake will disappear in 5 years without massive ‘emergency rescue,’ scientists say WWAY News, January 6, 2023
Associated PressTips to help nourish your lawn during dry, stressful season Associated Press, August 23, 2022
NewsThird set of human remains found at Lake Mead amid drought, National Park Service says WWAY News, July 26, 2022
Top StoriesLatest monitor shows worsening drought conditions; 97 percent of NC at least abnormally dry WWAY News, June 30, 2022
Top StoriesBurn ban issued for portions of Brunswick County, effective at 5:00 pm today WWAY News, June 28, 2022