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Environment

Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Utility Commission has approved water and sewer rate increases

2:37pm May 19, 2023

The Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Utility Commission recently approved water and sewer rate hikes beginning in July. The move comes following an independent rate study

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As RV Wastewater Pilot Program coordinator for Seattle Public Utilities, Chris Wilkerson visits people living in motor homes and trailers and offers to pump out their waste for free.

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Environment

Homeless In Seattle Get Help From City Waste Pumper

11:49am January 03, 2021

by Erin Slomski-Pritz

The city has noticed a rise in illegal sewage spills as the number of people living out of RVs and other vehicles has increased dramatically.

National

What We Know About The Virginia Beach Mass Shooting Victims

11:07pm June 01, 2019

by Shannon Van Sant

Most of the victims were city employees, and many worked as engineers, account clerks or administrative assistants. The suspected gunman was also a longtime municipal employee.