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Kibler Valley River Run is drought casualty
4+ hour, 59+ min 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+ week, 2+ day ago (380+ words) F. G. Doggett Water Plant is one of two facilities supplying H2 O 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…...
Grifton gets nearly $6 M for sewer project; mixed-beverage vote could come in November | News
1+ mon, 5+ day 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 a…...
Waterways need protection more than ever; is new tech harmful or helpful?
1+ mon, 2+ 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
3+ mon, 3+ day 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…...