RALEIGH, North Carolina, Jan. 8 -- The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news release:

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Dry conditions widespread across North Carolina

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Dry conditions are widespread in North Carolina, according to the latest update from the North Carolina Drought Management Advisory Council, released on Thursday.

All or parts of 32 counties in central and western North Carolina are considered in severe . . .

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