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Extreme Heat & Storm Alerts: A new Heat Advisory is in effect for Eastern North Carolina on Monday, Aug. 17, with heat index values expected up to 110 degrees, plus guidance to cool off, hydrate, and watch for heat illness. Local Weather Watch: Charlotte-area coverage also flagged dangerous heat and scattered severe storm chances, with heat advisories listed for multiple counties and thunderstorms possible later in the day. Wildfire Risk Management: Conservation groups are pushing back on a National Park Service plan to remove storm-damaged trees and debris along nearly 900 acres of the Blue Ridge Parkway, arguing heavy equipment could worsen erosion and spread invasives. Flood Recovery in Surry County: Mill River Farm in Mount Airy is working to recover after Aug. 2 flooding caused about $25,000 in damage, including to a root cellar and washed-out creek bridge. Lightning Fire in Alexander County: A lightning strike sparked a major house fire in Ellendale, sending firefighters to Herman Road; occupants evacuated and several were treated for smoke inhalation. Community & Public Health: A national report highlights rising bedbug infestations and warns they may spread antibiotic-resistant infections, with a North Carolina State University researcher cited. Waste & Recycling Industry: SSMC Steel expanded its tub-style roll-off container lineup in North Carolina, offering multiple construction levels and capacities for waste hauling and recycling operations.

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Jul. 30, 2026

Express Oil Change opens new Elkin, North Carolina location

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Jul. 8, 2026

Momentum Recovery opens women’s trauma treatment program in North Carolina

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Jun. 30, 2026

Kind Behavioral Health expands ABA therapy access across North Carolina

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Jun. 16, 2026

VOX Telehealth, NC Medical Society Foundation partner to expand whole-person care in North Carolina

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More than 20 North Carolina communities hit pause as data center backlash grows

Heavy rain and thunderstorms trigger severe weather alerts across portions of East Coast to begin new week

Heavy rain and thunderstorms trigger severe weather alerts across portions of East Coast to begin new week

Nebraska and North Carolina and Tennessee Face Two Separate Level 2 Severe Storm Threats Monday With Large Hail and Damaging Wind Gusts

Nebraska and North Carolina and Tennessee Face Two Separate Level 2 Severe Storm Threats Monday With Large Hail and Damaging Wind Gusts

North Carolina Faces Another Hot Sunday With Highs Near Mid 90s in Raleigh and Charlotte and Isolated Storms With Damaging Winds Possible

North Carolina Faces Another Hot Sunday With Highs Near Mid 90s in Raleigh and Charlotte and Isolated Storms With Damaging Winds Possible

Scattered storms in North Carolina bring wind damage threats Monday | Hot 90s and heat illness risk

Scattered storms in North Carolina bring wind damage threats Monday | Hot 90s and heat illness risk

Surry County farm working to recover after historic flood caused $25,000 in damage

Surry County farm working to recover after historic flood caused $25,000 in damage

Tracking active vs expired weather alerts as heat, storms move through Charlotte region Aug. 16, 2026

Tracking active vs expired weather alerts as heat, storms move through Charlotte region Aug. 16, 2026

North Carolina heat could speed the spread of spotted lanternflies, other invasive insects

North Carolina heat could speed the spread of spotted lanternflies, other invasive insects


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Aug. 14, 2026

Drought improves for much of North Carolina, but not all

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Aug. 14, 2026

Drought improves for much of North Carolina, but not all

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Aug. 13, 2026

Flood Resiliency Blueprint releases final Tar-Pamlico River Basin Action Strategy, identifying 33 priority flood resilience actions

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Flood Resiliency Blueprint releases final Tar-Pamlico River Basin Action Strategy, identifying 33 priority flood resilience actions

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Nearly $6 Million in Grants Awarded to 23 North Carolina Non-profits by SECU Foundation

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Aug. 10, 2026

The Revival of Carolina Whiskey Begins at a Restored 1700s North Carolina Grist Mill

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