RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 16 -- The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news release: * * * Governor Stein, Department of Environmental Quality Announce $244 Million for Drinking Water and Wastewater Projects * Today Governor Josh Stein announced that 28 counties across North Carolina will receive more than $244 million in funding for drinking water and wastewater infrastructure projects, with $44 million going to western North Carolina to continue Hur  more