Extreme Weather
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Everything you never learned about NC’s power grid—and how clean energy fits in
From frozen fuel supplies to distant grid failures, winter storms like Fern are showing North Carolinians why the power can go out, and how clean energy fits into a more resilient grid.
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A winter storm is coming to North Carolina this weekend. Here’s what to expect and how to prepare
A significant winter storm is expected to bring dangerously cold conditions to North Carolina this weekend, with state emergency officials warning that power outages and hazardous travel could linger into early next week.
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Want to see frozen waterfalls in North Carolina? Try these 8 gorgeous winter hikes
Winter is a magical time to go chasing waterfalls in North Carolina.
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6 ‘good Samaritan’ acts in NC done by regular people
Read six heartwarming stories of “good Samaritans” doing kind deeds in NC.
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Judge orders FEMA to restore $200M in disaster mitigation funding for NC
“Keeping water systems working and keeping homes out of floodwater isn’t politics — it’s basic safety. This ruling puts the money back where it was promised so these communities can be ready for the next storm,” NC Attorney General Jeff Jackson said of the order to FEMA. A federal judge has ordered the Federal Emergency…
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I visited western NC for the first time since Helene. Here are 10 things to do now that it’s reopening
Some parts of western NC are open and ready for business, a year after Helene devastated the area. Start planning your weekend trip with these recommendations.
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One year after Helene, NC program teaches students resilience
As the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Helene’s devastating landfall approaches, a program in western North Carolina schools is helping students cope with the tragedy.
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Reduced fine for NC farmworker’s death raises accountability questions
During National Farm Safety and Health Week, a massively reduced fine for poor conditions that led to a farmworker’s death is leading to questions about worker protections in North Carolina.
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Lake Lure Flowering Bridge to bloom again with FEMA funding
Hurricane Helene wiped out the Lake Lure Flowering Bridge in September 2024. Now, it’s set to be rebuilt.
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Corolla’s wild horses weather Hurricane Erin using a centuries’ old trick
As Hurricane Erin moves by North Carolina, Corolla’s wild horses weathered the storm thanks to a natural trick they’ve been using for centuries.
