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Cape Fear in Drought Crisis | Wilmington News
Southeastern North Carolina is in dire straits as “exceptional” drought conditions grip Brunswick and Columbus counties — the worst level on the U.S. Drought Monitor. With record heat and no rain in sight, officials are tightening conservation measures: Brunswick County now permits limited irrigation under Stage Two but threatens fines for noncompliance, while Cape Fear Utility urges voluntary cuts, including odd-even watering schedules and early-morning irrigation to reduce evaporation. The goal? Preserve water for critical needs like firefighting and hospitals. Until widespread rain…
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