WNC Under Pressure: Franklin Triggers Water Restrictions Amid "Extreme" Statewide Drought
By Marge | Published 2026-04-23T12:53:21.933Z
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WNC -- April 23, 2026: The ground in Western North Carolina is more than just dry—it is parched to a level not seen in years. This week, the Town of Franklin joined a growing list of municipalities forced to act as North Carolina grapples with a deepening water crisis.
WNC -- April 23, 2026: The ground in Western North Carolina is more than just dry—it is parched to a level not seen in years. This week, the Town of Franklin joined a growing list of municipalities forced to act as North Carolina grapples with a deepening water crisis.Effective Wednesday, April 22, Franklin officially entered Stage 1 Voluntary Water Restrictions. The move follows a directive from the North Carolina Drought Management Advisory Council (DMAC), which now classifies 30 counties in