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As western North Carolina continues to recover more than a year later from Hurricane Helene, Gov. Josh Stein’s office has released several announcements in recent days detailing funding for infrastructure repairs.
Published: Tuesday, December 16th, 2025 @ 10:38 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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Many were surprised to hear President Joe Biden’s announcement Thursday on the resumption of building the border wall in South Texas — including Republican US Sen. Ted Budd of North Carolina.
Published: Thursday, February 1st, 2024 @ 5:39 am
By: Carolina Journal
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All news accounts described the recently passed state budget as spending $30 billion
Published: Thursday, January 25th, 2024 @ 1:55 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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Waste in govt is never ending
Published: Monday, December 25th, 2023 @ 7:44 am
By: Countrygirl1411
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Tragedy struck the Christofferson household this weekend when wife Hailey ignorantly sipped water that was neither filtered, remineralized, nor served in her 640 oz Stanley™ micro tumbler, causing her to die instantly.
Published: Wednesday, November 29th, 2023 @ 1:18 pm
By: Babylon Bee
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VinFast, the Vietnamese electric vehicle maker Democrat North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper credited for leading an army of clean-energy companies coming to the state, is being criticized for polluting waterways near its $4 billion EV manufacturing plant in Chatham County.
Published: Saturday, November 4th, 2023 @ 12:19 am
By: Carolina Journal
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Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said this week that the dire conditions on the U.S.-Mexico border allows the administration the legal right to waive dozens of laws and regulations in order to rapidly build sections of border wall
Published: Monday, October 30th, 2023 @ 1:20 pm
By: Daily Wire
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In a heartwarming ceremony, President Joe Biden awarded the prestigious Medal of Honor to Kaleo Manuel for his work conserving water during the deadly Hawaii wildfires.
Published: Thursday, October 19th, 2023 @ 4:57 pm
By: Babylon Bee
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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency are recognizing SepticSmart Week Sept. 18-22, 2023.
Published: Sunday, October 8th, 2023 @ 1:34 pm
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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After months of delays, a barrier wall at the Chemours Fayetteville Works Site in Bladen County is complete, according to The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ).
Published: Wednesday, September 20th, 2023 @ 9:08 am
By: Carolina Journal
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North Carolina has invested $2.8 billion in water and wastewater infrastructure across the state
Published: Monday, September 18th, 2023 @ 9:18 am
By: Governor's Office
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RALEIGH: North Carolina continues to lead the way addressing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances or PFAS. Last week, the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) took key steps to develop state surface water and groundwater standards for PFAS compounds.
Published: Sunday, September 10th, 2023 @ 9:12 am
By: Governor's Office
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Investment from Inflation Reduction Act will help Tribes electrify homes, expand availability of clean energy in Indian Country
Published: Friday, September 8th, 2023 @ 9:07 am
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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Today, President Biden established the Baaj Nwaavjo I’tah Kukveni -Ancestral Footprints of the Grand Canyon National Monument in northern Arizona
Published: Sunday, August 13th, 2023 @ 11:59 am
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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A Republican lawmaker argued on Tuesday in favor of making a play for spending cuts without “fear” of a government shutdown as the appropriations process ramps up.
Published: Saturday, August 12th, 2023 @ 8:28 pm
By: Daily Wire
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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is recommending limits on consumption of certain freshwater fish from the middle and lower Cape Fear River based on concerns about exposure to perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS) found in fish sampled from that area.
Published: Tuesday, July 25th, 2023 @ 7:41 am
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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If you’re drinking water directly from the tap, there’s a chance it contains potentially harmful “forever chemicals,” according to a study released Wednesday by the United States Geological Survey (USGS).
Published: Thursday, July 20th, 2023 @ 9:10 am
By: Daily Wire
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ECU researchers create wetland to rid wastewater of problem nutrients
Published: Wednesday, July 19th, 2023 @ 6:34 pm
By: ECU News Services
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So-called “forever chemicals” in drinking water are contributing to obesity and making weight loss harder, a new study finds.
Published: Sunday, June 25th, 2023 @ 12:34 am
By: Daily Wire
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The North Carolina Senate released its biennium budget proposal this week as scheduled, with the expectation of meeting with the state House to establish a conference budget before the current fiscal year ends on June 30
Published: Sunday, June 11th, 2023 @ 12:27 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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Today, U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) announced a $179.9 million grant for essential drinking water infrastructure upgrades across North Carolina through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF).
Published: Wednesday, April 12th, 2023 @ 10:37 am
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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Mankind’s hope for survival depends on the United Nations’ efforts to find new ways to manage the world’s water supply, according to U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.
Published: Wednesday, April 12th, 2023 @ 10:33 am
By: Daily Wire
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The North Carolina House released its biennium budget proposal this week as scheduled, and the North Carolina Senate is scheduled to release its version next before the two chambers meet to establish a conference budget
Published: Wednesday, April 12th, 2023 @ 9:44 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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EPA Administrator Michael Regan announced a first of its kind National Primary Drinking Water Regulation at a press conference in Wilmington on Tuesday. The regulation applies to six PFAS (Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) also known as “forever chemicals” that can be found in drinking water.
Published: Monday, April 10th, 2023 @ 8:13 am
By: Carolina Journal
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Gov. Roy Cooper and NC Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ) Secretary Elizabeth S. Biser announced Thursday that 249 infrastructure projects in 80 communities across North Carolina would receive $462.9 million to aid in cleaner drinking water and strengthen wastewater and stormwater systems.
Published: Monday, March 13th, 2023 @ 11:58 am
By: Carolina Journal
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Towns Around the State Will Use Money to Assess, Repair and Replace Water and Wastewater Systems
Published: Sunday, March 12th, 2023 @ 11:28 am
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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RALEIGH: Tonight, Governor Roy Cooper will deliver his fourth State of the State address, emphasizing that North Carolina is at a pivotal moment with opportunities for historical investments rebuilding North Carolina’s infrastructure, communities and economy.
Published: Friday, March 10th, 2023 @ 1:51 pm
By: Governor's Office
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North Carolina Investing Historic $2.3 Billion in Water Infrastructure Over Two Years
Published: Wednesday, March 1st, 2023 @ 11:48 am
By: Governor's Office
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Utilities in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky shut Ohio River water intake valves early Sunday morning over concerns about contamination by hazardous materials from a train that derailed in East Palestine, Ohio.
Published: Sunday, February 26th, 2023 @ 11:45 am
By: Daily Wire
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Former President Donald Trump will in the coming days visit East Palestine, Ohio, where a train carrying hazardous materials derailed this month.
Published: Sunday, February 26th, 2023 @ 9:30 am
By: Daily Wire
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After a surprise visit to Ukraine and a photo op with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, some are pressing Biden on the environmental crisis in East Palestine. He finally broke his silence on the issue to reporters by suggesting those affected just give up drinking water for Lent.
Published: Thursday, February 23rd, 2023 @ 11:09 pm
By: Babylon Bee
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Senator J.D. Vance (R-OH) called for answers on Monday over the environmental hazards induced by a Norfolk Southern train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, earlier this month.
Published: Tuesday, February 21st, 2023 @ 8:54 am
By: Daily Wire
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RALEIGH: Today, Governor Roy Cooper visited Edgecombe County to highlight water infrastructure grant funding.
Published: Monday, February 20th, 2023 @ 12:21 pm
By: Governor's Office
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