Which NC counties are still under a burn ban?

On Sunday morning, the North Carolina Forest Service lifted the burn ban on 81 of the state’s 100 counties. The ban had been ...

NC residents to go hungry, counties to pay more for SNAP under changes

SNAP changes raise the age limit for people who must meet work requirements to 64 from 54, and shifts more costs onto state ...

Most NC counties may finally lose annual car emissions tests. Mecklenburg won't

The Environmental Protection Agency wants to approve North Carolina's request to end car emissions testing. A 2023 measure ...
Rocky Mount Telegram

State’s ban on open burning lifted for 81 NC counties as drought conditions improve with recent rain

The N.C. Forest Service lifted a ban on all open burning for 81 counties effective 8 a.m. Sunday. The statewide ban on open ...
WFAE

'When you use less energy, you save more money.' Energy rebates now available in all NC counties

A state program meant to help low- and moderate-income households make upgrades that will slash their utility bills is now available in all 100 North Carolina counties, Gov. Josh Stein and N.C.

NC burn ban ends in 81 counties: What is and isn't allowed with outdoor burning in North Carolina

Even when we're not in a burn ban, some outdoor burning (or open burning) is prohibited in North Carolina.
WUNC

Most NC counties currently in 'severe' drought

The majority of North Carolina counties are currently in a "severe drought." The U.S. Drought Monitor is jointly produced by the National Drought Mitigation Center at the University of ...

NC reappraisal ‘moratorium' advances as counties face budget gaps

County governments say they need funding to address budget holes, but legislation that advanced in the state Senate Tuesday ...