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Despite recent rains, North Carolinians encouraged to conserve water amid ongoing drought
5+ hour, 29+ min ago (276+ words) RALEIGH – Even as rain has fallen over much of North Carolina, the majority of the state is still facing drought conditions. The rain has not made up for double-digit precipitation deficits that have been building since last fall. North Carolinians…...
How shark-monitoring drones are making tourist beaches safer
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (769+ words) (The Center Square) – Members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus and U.S. Hous… The Daily Yonder reports a growing opposition to rural data … AI-powered shark-monitoring drones are being used to keep tourists safe. Unusually warm waters have led to higher-than-average shark…...
Could a breath test that senses fat burning transform treatment?
2+ day, 20+ hour ago (597+ words) A new breathalyzer device that sniffs out when the body starts burning fat could revolutionize treatment of several common conditions. Scientists say it will help people monitor their metabolism and allow doctors to personalize treatments for obesity, diabetes, epilepsy and…...
Flood Watch issued July 22 at 10:54PM EDT until July 23 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
3+ day, 18+ hour ago (253+ words) * WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of Piedmont and western North Carolina, including the following areas, in Piedmont North Carolina, Alexander, Cabarrus, Catawba, Cleveland, Davie, Gaston, Iredell, Lincoln, Mecklenburg and Rowan. In western…...
Flood Watch issued July 22 at 2:31PM EDT until July 23 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
4+ day, 1+ hour ago (218+ words) * WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Portions of Piedmont and western North Carolina, including the following areas, in Piedmont North Carolina, Alexander, Cabarrus, Catawba, Cleveland, Davie, Gaston, Iredell, Lincoln, Mecklenburg and Rowan. In western North Carolina,…...
Eleanor Spicer Rice to join Grandfather Presents lineup Sept. 3
1+ week, 2+ day ago (505+ words) Tickets for “Grandfather Presents: Eleanor Spicer Rice,” part of Grandfather Mountain’s speaker series, are on sale online now. Join other attendees and Grandfather staff at the Wilson Center for Nature Discovery for an evening with this entomologist, award-winning author, and…...
Recent rains do little to relieve area drought conditions
1+ week, 3+ day ago (278+ words) The drought map released on July 16 reflective of drought conditions on July 14. HIGH COUNTRY — The High Country remains in a severe drought despite recent rain. The Drought Management Advisory Council has listed Ashe, Avery and Watauga, which reflects drought conditions…...
Flesh-eating superworms efficient at cleaning museum skeletons
2+ week, 6+ day ago (346+ words) Flesh-eating superworms could be used to clean skeletons for museum displays, according to new research. The mealworm-like form of beetle larva, commonly used as pet food, is an ultra-efficient cleaner of skeletons, reveals the study. Trials conducted by German and…...
Hottest Julys in North Carolina since 1895
3+ week, 2+ day ago (148+ words) Stacker compiled a ranking of the hottest Julys in North Carolina since 1895 using data from the National Centers for Environmental Information. Rankings are based on the highest average temperature in each month. For each of the hottest months listed below,…...
Arthur hammers Louisiana; flood threat persists along Gulf Coast
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (364+ words) (The Center Square) – Tropical Storm Arthur battered south Louisiana with heavy rain, flooding, tornadoes and widespread power outages as the first named storm of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season moved inland after making landfall along the Texas coast. Arthur briefly strengthened…...