Some NC nursing homes still without water, 3 weeks after Hurricane Helene

(ASHEVILLE, NC) -- More than three weeks ago, Hurricane Helene knocked out the power and running water at James Greene's nursing home in Asheville, North Carolina.Today, Greene, 84, and his fellow residents at Brooks-Howell Home still do not have regular access to safe, running...

Ark City has master plan to upgrade city’s aging water distribution system

Ark City is set to embark on a drinking water system improvement master plan meant to upgrade aging infrastructure and improve operational efficiency, city officials announced this week.This plan includes introducing a cost-of-service rate model aimed at ensuring water cots are distributed fairly across...

Cybersecurity incident Sunday at AC water treatment plant prompts precautions

A cybersecurity attack early Sunday prompted city officials in Ark City to switch to manual operations at its water treatment facility. The city’s water supply remains safe, officials said in a written statement Sunday afternoon.Authorities were promptly notified, and precautionary measures were taken to...