As central North Carolina faces record-breaking dry conditions and temperatures in the 90s, about 94% of the state is now grappling with severe or extreme drought. Raleigh is experiencing its driest year on record. Anthony Penny is a farmer at the North Carolina Farmers Market. He joined Jeff Hamlin on the WPTF Afternoon News to discuss how he’s adjusting to the weather.
Ongoing drought forces North Carolina farmers to get creative
Apr 16, 2026 | 2:00 AM
