Ray Gronberg
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4. Judge strikes down North Carolina law on prosecuting ex-felons who voted before 2024
A federal judge has halted the enforcement of a North Carolina law that made it a serious crime for someone...
5. Convicted former Finance Director Gay Tucker partially repays Town of Spring Lake
At the Spring Lake Board of Aldermen’s work session Monday, Mayor Kia Anthony announced that former finance director Gay Tucker...
6. Cooper: GOP is ‘trying to choke’ public schools, calls for higher teacher pay, end to vouchers
Democratic North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper drew sharp contrasts with Republican lawmakers in his last budget proposal, calling on legislators...
7. HCC seeks budget increase for ramped up programs following mill closure
The Haywood Community College is requesting several hefty funding increases from the county to cover new and expanding programs that...
8. Hearing set on new fishing catch reporting requirement
Coastal recreational and commercial fishermen will have to report certain fish harvests under a new North Carolina law that takes...
9. Buncombe tourism authority excludes affordable housing in $10 million in LIFT grants
The Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority on Wednesday voted to award nearly $10 million in funding to a dozen local...
10. Lawsuit filed to delay construction on VA wind farm in the name of saving the North Atlantic right whale
A coalition of public interest groups has filed a lawsuit against Biden administration officials and agencies, asking for preliminary injunction...
1. Rail study estimates Wilmington-to-Raleigh passenger service would be $810M, connects through Goldsboro
An updated feasibility study is complete regarding the viability of passenger rail between Wilmington and Raleigh. According to the newly...
2. North Carolina legislature reconvenes to address budget, vouchers as big elections approach
The North Carolina General Assembly begins its annual work session Wednesday with a little extra money to spend and limited...
3. The state faces a looming budget shortfall. Is gambling the answer?
A great blue heron rests peacefully along the lake of Camp Carefree. The air is crisp, the birds are chirping,...
4. State Board of Community Colleges discusses grants, revised presidential reelection amendment
The State Board of Community Colleges voted on Friday to create a permanent grant director position at the system office...
5. Electric bills will rise because ‘Duke overacted’
Wilson Energy consumers will soon see an increase in monthly costs due to what ElectriCities of North Carolina CEO Roy...
6. Buncombe County Planning Board postpones vote on short-term rental restrictions for 100 days
About 100 people waited anxiously for the Buncombe County Planning Board to take a much-anticipated vote on Monday about regulations...