Officials offer debris burning safety tips ahead of spring wildfire season
North Carolina officials say 99% of the state's wildfires last year were caused by human activity.
Steve Troxler
NC Tobacco Farmers, Already Reeling, Face New Threat From Tariffs
Smoking has been in decline for decades, but tobacco remains a vital crop to much of the Southeast. North Carolina is the nation's largest grower and exporter of tobacco.
Hurricane Florence Cost North Carolina Farmers An Estimated $1.1 Billion
Hurricane Florence caused more than a billion dollars in losses to one of North Carolina's most important industries, according to the state's initial estimates.