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Calypso struggles with water needs
2+ hour, 47+ min ago (568+ words) CALYPSO — Smaller communities and unincorporated areas often rely on regional systems, neighboring town infrastructure or private on-site septic tanks to handle wastewater treatment. The town of Calypso pumps approximately 52,000 gallons of daily sewage into Mount Olive’s treatment plant. It’s a…...
Flood forces reroute of Rocks/Runs event | APG State News
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (496+ words) Runners line up to start the 2025 race near Big Lots, where it will be held again this year after recent flooding disrupted plans for a return to a downtown Mount Airy venue. So much for returning to roots. After plans…...
Pitt County staff reviews options for Lake Glenwood dam
1+ week, 3+ day ago (762+ words) There is only one familiar face among players at this year’s… Pitt County has two confirmed and two probable cases of cycl… Pitt County administrators will review various options for Lake Glenwood and its deteriorating dam at tonight's Board of…...
Pitt officials reconsider Lake Glenwood dam repair
4+ week, 8+ hour ago (730+ words) Lake Glenwood experiences heavy overflow into Eastern Pines Road as a result of Hurricane Matthew on Oct. 9, 2016. The overflow eventually washed out a portion of the road. Pitt commissioners this week directed staff to report on the long-term maintenance costs…...
Kibler Valley River Run is drought casualty
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (486+ words) Kayakers prepare to float downstream during the 2024 Kibler Valley River Run from the Pinnacles Hydro Plant, where low water levels due to the drought have caused the event to be canceled this year. CLAUDVILLE, Va. — With onrushing water an essential…...
City has water-backup plans for prolonged drought
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (380+ words) F.G. Doggett Water Plant is one of two facilities supplying H2O for Mount Airy. The drought gripping this area shows no signs of waning, with rain chances virtually absent in the seven-day forecast, but Mount Airy can avoid the water-use restrictions other…...
Grifton gets nearly $6M for sewer project; mixed-beverage vote could come in November | News
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (496+ words) N.C. Rep. Tim Reeder presents a ceremonial check for $5.98 million to the Grifton Board of Commissioners and town officials on May 14. GRIFTON — N.C. Rep. Tim Reeder visited the Grifton Board of Commissioners meeting last month to present a ceremonial check representing…...
Waterways need protection more than ever; is new tech harmful or helpful?
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (891+ words) Stevens Mill Creek, which eventually dumps into the Neuse River, is among the waterways protected by Sound Rivers, a nonprofit environmental advocacy organization. The bread crumbs are there to follow: Big tech needs data centers. Data centers need vast amounts…...
Greenevers commissioners seek funding for sewer repairs
4+ mon, 4+ week ago (602+ words) GREENEVERS — The Greenevers Town Board of Commissioners approved an application for an infrastructure grant to replace part of its sewer system and appointed a mayor pro tem among other business on March 9. No residents spoke during a public hearing on…...