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A wetter-than-normal July and significant rainfall from the past week have improved drought conditions in central and northeastern North Carolina, but many reservoirs remain below their normal levels for this time of year, and the public is still encouraged to conserve water.
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Elvis Menayese/WFAECharlotte is experiencing a bookstore boom, despite rates of reading for pleasure being down nationally. We explore the impact of AI use, social media and more on traditional literacy. -
David Boraks/WFAENCDOT says it will work with community partners to address food deserts on Charlotte’s west side in an effort to get support for toll lanes. The North Carolina General Assembly is back in session and making changes to the recently passed budget bill, and honeybee-killing yellow-legged hornets are spotted near Matthews. What you should keep an eye out for.
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LOCAL NEWS
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Thursday evening, state regulators hosted a public hearing for Amazon’s large data center project in Richmond County. -
Several major projects remain underway in the western part of the state, including the reconstruction of I-40 in the Pigeon River Gorge. -
Amazon has started construction on a massive data center in Richmond County, across the street from Duke Energy’s natural gas-fired power plant. -
After a towing reform bill stalled this year, North Carolina lawmakers say they're ready to try again. WFAE's Nick de la Canal speaks with Rep. Laura Budd about what's in the proposal, why it failed last session and what she thinks gives it a better chance next year. -
The area has seen an uptick in residential development, but few new amenities or investment in walkability, transportation, or public transit. Residents are seeking more from city leaders. -
The goal is to address longstanding challenges to rural healthcare in North Carolina, which has over 3 million residents living in rural areas. -
Thousands of fans packed Bank of America Stadium on Wednesday as Charlotte hosted its first MLS All-Star Game, a milestone many supporters said reflects the city's growing stature as a sports destination. -
Dozens of bars, breweries, and other businesses that sell hemp and THC beverages are asking state lawmakers to change a pending bill that could ban most hemp products in North Carolina.
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