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N.C. Close to Water Emergency, Tougher Restrictions

A report released Thursday found 86 of the state's 100 counties are suffering from extreme drought. Without significant rainfall soon, Gov. Mike Easley said Thursday, he may have to impose tougher restrictions.
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A report released Thursday found 86 of the state's 100 counties are suffering from extreme drought. Without significant rainfall soon, Gov. Mike Easley said Thursday, he may have to impose tougher restrictions.

Photographer : Pete James
Reporter : Julia Lewis
Posted 2007-10-11T20:26:00-0400 - Updated 2016-03-09T11:55:50-0500