The town of Boone implemented Stage 2 water restrictions effective July 1 in response to severe drought conditions affecting North Carolina. According to the announcement made June 25, the restrictions are intended to prevent unnecessary water use as statewide drought conditions have depleted water resources across the region, marking the most significant drought since 2007. Appalachian State University has not enacted similar restrictions.
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