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Low rivers could start impacting towns water supply

Low rivers could start impacting towns water supply

COLUMBUS COUNTY, NC (WECT) - The Lumberton River in Fair Bluff is so shallow you can walk through certain parts of it and water won't reach your knees.

"I think we're about eight or nine inches short on rain for this year," said Fair Bluff Mayor Randy Britt.  "I can walk across several places out there and it won't reach my thighs."

Britt is concerned about the low water, as the river walk is the town's largest attraction.

Face your fears of snakes at the 'Snakes Alive' show

Face your fears of snakes at the 'Snakes Alive' show

WHITEVILLE, NC (WECT) – Face your fears of snakes this weekend during the Snakes Alive presentation at Lake Waccamaw State Park Saturday afternoon.

Grover Barfield and his family will lead the presentation, sharing their deep respect and interest for snakes with the public.  They will teach about the facts and fictions behind native snake species.

There will be snakes on display during the two shows.

Presentations will take place June 11 at 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.

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