Top Story Spotlight A deadly plant might be growing near your NC home. How to get rid of it Anna Roman, The (Raleigh) News & Observer Aug 10, 2026 Aug 10, 2026 Updated 7 hrs ago 0 Cabarrus County is one of several places across North Carolina where poison hemlock has been found. Image by dference from Pixabay Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Anna Roman, The (Raleigh) News & Observer It may seem innocuous, often confused with edible lookalikes, but this plant popping up in more places in North Carolina is deadly.kAm!@:D@? w6>=@4<[ 2 H665 :? E96 42CC@E 72>:=J[ :D 9:89=J E@I:4 2?5 42? 36 72E2= E@ A6@A=6[ A6ED 2?5 =:G6DE@4<] %96 8C66? A=2?E 42? 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