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News from March 2025

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Logan's Garden Shop returns to State Farmers Market in Raleigh

By North Wake News | Mar 28, 2025

The State Farmers Market in Raleigh announced the return of Logan’s Garden Shop, a staple in North Carolina’s gardening community since 1965, to its original location.

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Drought conditions deepen in western North Carolina, fire ban issued statewide

By North Wake News | Mar 28, 2025

The North Carolina Drought Management Advisory Council has expanded the moderate drought classification to encompass 70 counties, as detailed in the latest advisory issued on Thursday.

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Public comment sought on Southern Flounder Fishery Management Plan Amendment 4

By North Wake News | Mar 28, 2025

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality's Division of Marine Fisheries is set to receive public comments on the draft Southern Flounder Fishery Management Plan Amendment 4 from April 1 to April 30.

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Natural infrastructure project begins to tackle chronic flooding in Stoney Creek Watershed

By North Wake News | Mar 28, 2025

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has commenced work on the Stoney Creek Watershed Flood Mitigation Pilot Project aimed at tackling persistent flooding in Wayne County and Goldsboro.

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North Carolina Mining Commission schedules meeting for April 8, 2025

By North Wake News | Mar 28, 2025

The North Carolina Mining Commission is scheduled to convene at 1 p.m. on April 8, 2025, in Raleigh.

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Duke Energy ties Rays' wins to support for Floridians facing financial difficulties

By North Wake News | Mar 28, 2025

Duke Energy has announced a new initiative to support residents of Florida during the 2025 baseball season, coinciding with the commencement of the Tampa Bay Rays' regular season.

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North Carolina takes proactive measures against potential measles outbreaks

By North Wake News | Mar 28, 2025

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) is taking measures to prepare for potential measles outbreaks amidst a national rise in cases.

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Raleigh ranks as 2nd best U.S. metro for single-family home renters in 2025

By North Wake News | Mar 28, 2025

Raleigh has secured the second position in Point2Homes’ 2025 ranking of top U.S. metropolitan areas for single-family home renters.

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Burke County nuisance case resolved with final judgment and property transfer

By North Wake News | Mar 28, 2025

Following numerous criminal and drug-related offenses and community complaints, Burke County Sheriff Banks Hinceman enlisted the help of the Alcohol Law Enforcement Division to address a property at 1936 US 64, Morganton.

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Firefighting efforts continue for Black Cove Complex in North Carolina counties

By North Wake News | Mar 28, 2025

Firefighting efforts continue to intensify in Polk and Henderson counties as crews battle the Black Cove Complex fires.

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Duke Energy Florida donates $75,000 to Habitat for Humanity organizations in Florida

By North Wake News | Mar 27, 2025

Duke Energy Florida, along with its foundation, has announced a $75,000 grant to several Habitat for Humanity organizations across Florida.

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Wildfires in North Carolina: Black Cove Complex prioritized for resources amid spreading fires

By North Wake News | Mar 27, 2025

The ongoing Black Cove Complex fires in Polk and Henderson counties have become the highest priority wildfire in the United States, prompting an extensive response from authorities.

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Governor Stein honors lives lost six months after Hurricane Helene

By North Wake News | Mar 27, 2025

Today marks six months since Hurricane Helene struck western North Carolina, and Governor Josh Stein used the occasion to honor the 106 lives lost and reaffirm the state's commitment to the region's recovery.

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North Carolina leaders call on USDA for aid post-hurricane

By North Wake News | Mar 27, 2025

On the six-month mark since Hurricane Helene struck, Governor Josh Stein and Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler have urged the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) for a block grant to aid farmers in Western North Carolina.

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Lowe’s increases aid for Hurricane Helene recovery with $2 million investment

By North Wake News | Mar 27, 2025

Recovering from the aftermath of Hurricane Helene remains a challenge for communities in Western North Carolina.

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Public hearing set for Mid-Currituck Bridge environmental application

By North Wake News | Mar 27, 2025

The Division of Coastal Management (DCM) within the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ) is set to hold a second public hearing regarding the Mid-Currituck Bridge Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA) application.

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North Carolina wildfires: Black Cove Complex demands resources amid challenging conditions

By North Wake News | Mar 27, 2025

The Black Cove Complex fires in Polk and Henderson counties have become the most critical wildfire incident in the United States, drawing resources from across North Carolina and beyond.

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Governor Stein submits $1.4 billion recovery plan for Western North Carolina

By North Wake News | Mar 27, 2025

Governor Josh Stein has forwarded North Carolina's Action Plan for a federal disaster recovery grant valued at $1.4 billion to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

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Governor Stein expands state of emergency as North Carolina wildfires grow

By North Wake News | Mar 27, 2025

Today, Governor Josh Stein expanded the state’s capacity to respond to the wildfires in western North Carolina, urging residents to remain vigilant of the high fire danger.

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Wildfire smoke worsens air quality in western NC; warnings in effect

By North Wake News | Mar 27, 2025

Smoke from wildfires in South Carolina is expected to affect air quality in western North Carolina, particularly in Transylvania and Henderson Counties, where very unhealthy conditions are predicted for Friday.