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Fall across the United States is marked by big temperature swings, and North Carolina is no exception. The past week of unseasonably cool weather provides a prime example. On average, Augusts in Charlotte are 1.8 degrees Fahrenheit warmer than they were decades ago, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t exceptions to the rule.
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For nearly two months, dozens of Chapel Hill residents whose homes were destroyed in the flooding caused by Tropical Storm Chantal have been staying in hotels while trying to find new homes or waiting for repairs to be finished at their damaged homes. -
The federal government has appropriated about $5 billion to Helene relief. Stein says that pales in comparison to other large hurricanes, and western N.C. needs more. -
A two-week recreational fishing season is underway in North Carolina. What would it take to unlock more fishing opportunities? -
York County has issued a boil water advisory after a water main break in Fort Mill over the weekend. Repairs have been completed, but the county says water should be boiled for one full minute before being consumed until further notice for only those customers who experienced low water pressure or no water pressure. Water samples have been sent for testing and the advisory will be lifted once those samples are returned with satisfactory results.
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Money allocated by North Carolina lawmakers earlier this year has started making its way to farmers in WNC. -
Hyper-realistic videos and images — digitally altered photos, video or audio also called deepfakes — are notorious for social media pranking, but the technology has serious scientific applications, too, including ongoing efforts to study and conserve endangered species like the North Atlantic Right Whale. -
Communities hit by natural disasters in NC have counted on FEMA’s BRIC grants to rebuild with resiliency. Recent cuts create uncertainty. -
Ports across the country were planning to become economic hubs for the growing offshore wind industry. The Trump administration is cancelling grants to build the infrastructure for it. -
Emergency officials struggled to warn people about the danger of Hurricane Helene – moving ahead, they’re split on how to best keep people safe during future floods. -
The relief funds are part of a $478 million disaster recovery package approved by the N.C. General Assembly earlier this year after $5 billion in agricultural losses in 2024.
