After decades of work, environmental groups finally achieved a major victory for the Watauga River. On July 2nd, the last dam on the waterway, Shull’s Mill Dam, began to be dismantled. This marks a significant milestone in the restoration of the river’s natural flow, stretching from its headwaters near Boone, North Carolina all the way to Watauga Lake in Tennessee.
North Carolina’s largest health insurer, Blue Cross BlueShield, abruptly canceled a planned screening of “The Smell of Money,” a documentary that explores the health risks associated with industrial hog farming in the state.
In a decisive move aimed at tackling water contamination issues, the North Carolina House has unveiled a crucial legislative proposal targeting per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) polluters.
The NC Resilience Exchange, created by the N.C. Office of Recovery and Resiliency, offers a variety of resources to help communities prepare for and respond to the inevitable impacts of climate change.
Did you know North Carolina leads the nation in snakebites involving venomous and non-venomous snakes annually?
Source: The Associated Press In Rodanthe, a house has collapsed into the Atlantic Ocean. The collapse of the unoccupied, privately owned home occurred on the
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) released its forecast, indicating an 85 percent likelihood of more named storms, hurricanes, and major hurricanes compared to the average season.
The Carolina Core, the heartland of North Carolina, is emerging as a major player in the electric vehicle (EV) revolution.
Just months after 35 Durham park areas were fenced off due to possible lead contamination, Durham Parks and Recreation is temporarily closing 5 playgrounds to conduct further tests for lead contamination.
A new report by the American Lung Association shows North Carolina air particle pollution levels are low, and the North Carolina Division of Air Quality says that the state’s air is the cleanest it’s been in decades.