North Carolina has been in a drought for months, and even the rain the state has been lucky enough to get hasn’t really helped in some of the most parched areas. New data show that parts of the area have moved into the exceptional-drought category — the highest level.
Cities across central NC have implemented restrictions as primary water sources, mainly lakes, continue to drop.
Durham, which already had some restrictions in place, is now getting tougher to protect its water supply…