By Beth Velliquette, The Herald-Sun, Durham, N.C. Jul. 11--CARRBORO -- The N.C. Drought Monitor has indicated a worsening drought across the state, but so far in July at the OWASA water treatment plant, there's already been more rain than usual this month.

By Anna Kim, The Herald-Sun, Durham, N.C. Jul. 8--CHAPEL HILL -- Mother Nature didn't need fireworks to put on her own show this weekend -- and widespread power outages served as an appropriate reminder. A series of storms over the weekend left thousands without power all across the region.

By Daniel Goldberg, The Herald-Sun, Durham, N.C. Jul. 1--CARRBORO -- A return to water usage restrictions is not imminent for Orange Water and Sewer Authority customers despite below-normal rainfall in June, according to water utility officials.

By Ginny Hoyle, The Herald-Sun, Durham, N.C. May 24--CHAPEL HILL -- Rain, rain, go away -- come again another day. The county's not quite to that point yet, but it's getting there.

By Daniel Goldberg, The Herald-Sun, Durham, N.C. May 20--CHAPEL HILL -- Faced with a difficult decision -- one that will almost certainly alienate at least one group of customers -- the Orange Water and Sewer Authority will try to keep a promise.