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States digging deep to monitor water

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 19:46:39 -0400

About a quarter mile into dense woods, geologists watch as a drilling rig twists a shaft deep into the granite bedrock of southeastern New Hampshire. They are searching for water - not to drink - but to watch.

Ask Anything: 10 questions with Hurricane expert Jamie Rhome

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 09:26:40 -0400

Hurricane expert Jamie Rhome answers your questions about storm damage, naming storms and much more.

One dead, several hurt in Fla. lightning strike

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 19:46:39 -0400

A lightning strike at a Fourth of July gathering in central Florida killed one person and 18 others were taken to hospitals, officials said Saturday.

Fireworks forecast's clear, hot

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 10:03:17 -0400

North Carolinians will enjoy a sunny, mild start to the Fourth of July weekend Friday, and although temperatures will go up Saturday, the skies will stay clear for fireworks.

Critics say pier a symbol of misplaced priorities in tough economy

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 18:54:40 -0400

Critics single out the North Carolina Aquarium's Jennette's Pier in Nags Head as a symbol of misplaced priorities in bad budget times.