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Invasive spotted lanternfly sightings known to occur in Triad and across North Carolina
The spotted lanternfly is an invasive insect pest that poses a danger to North Carolina agricultural crops, grapevines, fruit trees, and a wide range of hardwood trees. They also attract ants and ...
When Tap Water Fails: New Data Exposes America’s Unequal Drinking Water Crisis
A national analysis shows that both public and private water systems are failing many Americans. Water violations and access ...
Cicada Brood XIV is coming. See map of where they'll emerge this year.
Brood XIV is one of 15 broods of periodical cicadas that emerge every 13 or 17 years. This year they'll be in states such as ...
NC Gov. Josh Stein on someone setting PA Gov. Josh Shapiro's house on fire: It's 'an outrage'
North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein spoke about a man setting fire to Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro's home. Stein called it "heartbreaking" and "an outrage." ...
NC Gov. Josh Stein discusses fire at PA Gov. Josh Shapiro's home, Hurricane Helene recovery efforts
North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein sat down with WRAL anchor/reporter Lena Tillett to discuss someone setting fire to Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro's home. Stein also discussed Hurricane Helene recovery ...
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Researchers identify US counties with worst drinking water violations
The U.S. counties with the most egregious water quality violations are concentrated in four states: West Virginia, Pennsylvania, North Carolina and Oklahoma, a new study has found. Standing out ...
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Doctors identify US counties where millions are exposed to toxic drinking water... are YOU living in one?
Four counties in Pennsylvania ranked in the top 10 worst - Potter, Tioga, Cameron and Somerset - along with Caswell and Person counties in North Carolina. The researchers wrote: 'In addition to ...