Parts of Brunswick and Columbus Counties have reached the highest drought level

Brunswick County pushes stricter water rules due to extreme drought

As a drought continues, Brunswick County has taken extra steps to save water, including heavy fines on offenders.

Parts of southeastern NC drought reach highest level this century; utility urges water conservation

Drought conditions across southeastern North Carolina are worsening, with weeks of high heat and low rainfall drying out soil and vegetation, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.

Nine NC counties in exceptional drought, High Country in 'severe drought' conditions

HIGH COUNTRY — North Carolina is continuing to experience widespread drought and dry conditions, according to the latest advisory issued Thursday, July 9, by the North Carolina Drought Management Advisory Council (DMAC).

Parts of Brunswick and Columbus Counties have reached the highest drought level

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — Drought conditions have intensified across southeastern North Carolina, with portions of Brunswick and Columbus counties now classified under Exceptional Drought (D4) — the highest level on the U.S. Drought Monitor. The latest map, released Thursday, shows worsening conditions across much of the Cape Fear region after weeks of little rainfall, high temperatures, and increasing demand for water. The worsening drought…

Residents urged to conserve water as drought persists

Localized rainfall in parts of North Carolina in recent days has not substantially improved drought conditions across the state. Map: N.C. Drought Management Advisory Council Nearly a dozen North Carolina counties, including Brunswick County, are experiencing exceptional drought, according to the latest update of the North Carolina Drought Management Advisory Council. Exceptional drought is the highest drought classification. Nine counties aroun…

Drought Conditions Continue to Worsen

The new state drought monitor for the week ending July 7 shows Columbus County in even worse shape than last week. For the first time in several years, areas of