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Heavy rainfall triggers wastewater spill into Johnston County creek (opens the original)
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The Town of Clayton has announced a wastewater spill into Little Creek triggered by this week's heavy rainfall. In a release Thursday, the town reported that rain caused approximately 4,500 gallons of untreated wastewater to overflow, 1,000 of which entered a stormwater pipe that discharges directly into Little Creek. According to a town spokesperson, the rainfall put pressure on the system, triggering the overflow. It's the fourth time something like this has happened in five years. The town sa
Rocky Mount cut utilities during 90-degree heat. Did city follow its own policy? (opens the original)
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WRAL Investigates found dozens of Rocky Mount residents had their utilities disconnected during a stretch of 90-degree temperatures, raising questions about whether the city followed its own policy designed to protect residents during extreme heat. Monique Shehadah had her utilities turned off on Monday, as part of the first round of disconnections. "Last night, I am telling you. I was in a bucket of sweat," she said. Shehadah is facing nearly $3,000 in unpaid utility bills. Many residents say t
Cary Town Council to address 'culture of hostility,' anti-retaliation policy after state audit (opens the original)
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Cary leaders will meet again Thursday for their first regular meeting on town affairs since the State Auditor's Office released a new report on financial mismanagement in the town. The meeting comes after the council met Tuesday for a work session ahead of the meeting and focused on how Cary Town Council Members will implement all recommendations brought forth in the state auditor's report and two other independent audits. The state audit detailed not only years of financial misconduct but also
Rocky Mount resumes utility disconnections, fees after months of exceptions due to billing issue (opens the original)
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The City of Rocky Mount has resumed shutting off utilities and charging late fees after months of exceptions due to a utility billing issue that led to back bills. A recent state audit found the city did not double-bill customers. Instead, auditors said the city was trying to correct billing delays and eliminate a gap between meter-reading dates and billing dates created by the city by mistake. The line inside Rocky Mount's Business Services Center was almost out of the building on Monday with p
100-degree heat, poor air quality a double whammy on the body (opens the original)
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Saturday has an air quality of green, which is generally acceptable for most individuals. However, sensitive groups may still experience varying symptoms from long periods spent outdoors. On Friday, there was an Code Orange Alert for the Triangle. The poor air quality combined with stifling heat and humidity made outdoor activities unpleasant for many. Factor in smoke from the Canadian wildfire in the upper levels of the atmosphere, and it all added up to a day better spent indoors. "You stay in
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