Possibly the only benefit to the ongoing drought is that clearing crews have better access to Soules Swamp through Whiteville, and teams are taking the opportunity to clear out beaver dams and blockages before another big rain event. “We decided to take advantage of it being so dry and get ahead of the game for when we do have a storm,” said Hal Lowder, City Stormwater Manager. The work is funded through the N.C. Dept. of Agriculture Streamflow …
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