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The state health department will share information about advisories concerning eating fish from the Cape Fear River

PRE News & Ideas | By Annette Weston
Published August 10, 2023 at 6:18 AM EDT
Parts of the Cape Fear River near Fayetteville, N.C., are contaminated with a PFAS compound called GenX. The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is surveying residents in the area about their health.
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File: Parts of the Cape Fear River near Fayetteville, N.C., are contaminated with a PFAS compound called GenX.

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is hosting a community meeting to talk about the new freshwater fish advisories for the Cape Fear River.

People can attend the meeting at the Navassa Community Center on Aug. 22 from 6 to 8 p.m.

Officials say an overview presentation will be held from 6 to 6:30 p.m. and the rest of the meeting will open for questions from the community

An online meeting will also be held on Aug. 24. Details to connect to and register for the virtual meeting are available HERE.

Previous coverage: State health officials recommend strict limits on eating fish caught in parts of the Cape Fear River
Annette Weston
Annette is originally a Midwest gal, born and raised in Michigan, but with career stops in many surrounding states, the Pacific Northwest, and various parts of the southeast. An award-winning journalist and mother of four, Annette moved to eastern North Carolina in 2019 to be closer to family – in particular, her two young grandchildren. It’s possible that a -27 day with a -68 windchill in Minnesota may have also played a role in that decision. In her spare time, Annette does a lot of kiddo cuddling, reading, and producing the coolest Halloween costumes anyone has ever seen. She has also worked as a diversity and inclusion facilitator serving school districts and large corporations. It’s the people that make this beautiful area special, and she wants to share those stories that touch the hearts of others. If you have a story idea to share, please reach out by email to westona@cravencc.edu.
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