Pollinator gardens get a boost in Charlotte with new city initiatives
The City of Charlotte is revising its ordinances to facilitate the establishment of pollinator gardens, aiming to support local wildlife and enhance urban biodiversity.
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North Carolina experienced driest year since 2007
Despite major flooding in The Triangle from Tropical Storm Chantal, 2025 was the driest year for North Carolina since 2007, according to the N.C. State Climate Office.
Fatal crashes in Charlotte increase for third consecutive year
Fatal crashes in Charlotte are on the rise for the third year in a row with ones that result in serious injuries are at a five-year high, according to the city’s Vision Zero Report.
Crews wrap up demolition at retired coal plant. What’s next?
The Allen Steam Station on the Catawba River is nearly gone as crews wrap up demolishing it.
Milder winters make peach growing unpredictable
Even in the dead of winter, York County peach growers have a sense of pride.
Charlotte’s first all-electric fire station is ready for service
For the first time, an electric fire truck will be responding to emergencies in Charlotte leaving from the city’s first all-electric fire station.
Belmont’s Sisters of Mercy campus breaks ground on solar array
Belmont’s Sisters of Mercy campus broke ground Monday on a large solar array.
Duke Energy plans to replace NC coal plant with nuclear energy
A new nuclear power plant could be coming to North Carolina for the first time in 50 years.
Trend of rising temperatures impacts Charlotte’s Christmas weather
Charlotte is expected to experience temperatures in the 70s on Christmas Day 2023, which may mark the second-warmest Christmas in the city’s history.
What to know about holiday recycling
Between holiday parties, gifts, and decorations, there’s a good chance your trash is extra full this time of year.
U.S. Forest Service drops logging operation in Pisgah National Forest
Data sharing key to effective drought management, NOAA report finds
Invasive hornets discovered in York County
Solar companies shift strategies as incentives expire at end of 2025
Catawba Riverkeeper names new executive director
Maps reveal Mecklenburg County is getting paved over at a rapid pace
Federal policy and tax credits hinder North Carolina’s wind energy growth
N.C. Auditor says hurricane relief program wasted millions, delayed recovery for thousands
Data centers are coming to towns but what’s the cost?
Will South Carolina lead the nuclear renaissance?
Advocates say transit plan will help clean up environment
Solarize Charlotte-Mecklenburg offers savings for solar installations even as tax credits end
SC leaders push to revive canceled $9B reactors to meet growing energy demand
Roots for Rivers program seeks volunteers to maintain creekside trees
Charlotte data center project moves forward without public input, raising questions
After Helene, solar provided power to western NC, now they’re getting permanent systems
Duke Energy seeks to extend life of 3 coal plants despite net-zero goal
Duke Energy unveils 20-year plan, delays coal plant retirements
Report shows EV manufacturing slowing in Southeast as tax credits expire
Bipartisan task force convenes to address North Carolina’s energy challenges
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