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Durham’s Drought Hits Gardens Hard | Raleigh News
Durham’s brutal heat and drought are forcing local businesses like Stone Brothers & Byrd to work overtime hand-watering plants just to survive, with some already lost to the scorching sun — all while residents struggle to comply with Stage Two water restrictions that have seen over 300 violations since June 15th. But there’s a glimmer of hope: recent rains boosted Lake Michie levels, and officials remain optimistic that hurricane season and winter rains will refill reservoirs without needing harsher Stage Three limits. Businesses are adapting by watering early in the morning, as the city…
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