Taking aim at a watery weed

Source: SoVANow.com The Corps held a public meeting at the Kerr Dam project near Boydton on Nov. 15 to explore options for weed control on Buggs Island Lake and seek out public input on a preferred method for addressing the problem. >> Full...

Voluntary Water Conservation measures

Source: Henderson Daily Dispatch Henderson and Oxford have joined a growing list of municipalities responding to drought conditions at Kerr Lake. Water levels have declined by a foot since the beginning of last week, according to lake officials. The level is at...
Corps of Engineers declares drought conditions at Kerr Lake

Corps of Engineers declares drought conditions at Kerr Lake

A deepening drought in central and western North Carolina and Virginia has led U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Wilmington District to take action to declare drought conditions at John H. Kerr Dam and Reservoir this week. “We don’t see any significant rain in the forecast...