Ray Gronberg
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3. After the only hospital in town closed, a North Carolina city directs its ire at politicians
Weeds have punctured through the vacant parking lot of Martin General Hospital’s emergency room. A makeshift blue tarp covering the...
4. Pressure mounting on water, sewer revenues
In the near term, Johnston’s water and sewer operations are in strong financial health, the county’s financial adviser told commissioners...
5. Lowell mayor calling for audit on past budgets
Lowell’s newly elected mayor is calling for an audit of the city’s budgets going years back as the City Council...
6. The Triangle region has another interstate highway in its future
Toyota is building its first car battery manufacturing plant in Randolph County off U.S. 421, about 20 miles southeast of...
7. Stable child care in Watauga County would add 300 employees to the local economy, study finds
Insufficient child care is keeping 300 individuals out of the labor pool in Watauga County, a new study estimates. “If...
8. Red Lobster files for bankruptcy after missteps including all-you-can-eat shrimp
Red Lobster, America’s largest seafood chain known for its shrimp and Cheddar Bay biscuits, has filed for bankruptcy. Its seafood...
9. NC license plate agency to reopen after 5 months to serve beach towns, islands
After being closed for five months, a key North Carolina license plate office will reopen at the coast. The previous...
10. Raleigh homes selling for about $100,000 more than entire South region, data shows
Alan Freeman has worn several hats when it comes to the homeownership topic. He’s a home buyer and seller. Recently,...
1. Child care providers rally at the legislature for stabilization funding
Federal child care relief funding runs out in less than seven weeks. Hundreds of providers, parents, and advocates showed up...
2. Can collaboration on NC national forests coexist with litigation?
Three lawsuits filed in 2024 against the U.S. Forest Service highlight concerns that the Nantahala and Pisgah National Forest Land...
3. Divisive or beneficial? Questions linger as UNC system looks to cut diversity programs
The leadership of North Carolina’s public university system is expected to vote this week to repeal its diversity policies, raising...
4. Trout anglers roil the waters over fewer fish from hatchery
Haywood County fly anglers are trying to counteract a massive reduction in the trout stockpile, viewing it as a detriment...
5. Renovating an airport terminal costs a lot more than you might think
Recently, the Piedmont Triad Airport Authority awarded a contract to Lindsey Architecture, P.C. to provide the architectural and engineering design...