But it has quickly renewed criticism of industry practices and state regulation, particularly of the state’s 2,100 hog farms. Caption Rivers are rising to record crests in the state after more than 17 inches of rain fell during Hurricane Matthew. Oct. 13, 2016 Floodwaters associated with Hurricane Matthew surround a church sign and homes in Lumberton, N.C. Gov. Along the lower Neuse River alone, Rick Dove said he’s seen more than a dozen hog lagoons swamped. Drudge Report’s playing down and politicizing of Hurricane Matthew was ‘deplorable’Horrific rains and ocean surge: Hurricane Matthew by the numbersBefore and after: Areas damaged by Hurricane Matthew

Source: Washington Post October 16, 2016 21:02 UTC