Ray Gronberg
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2. Who’s controlling development in the Cape Fear region? Here’s what a StarNews analysis found
After a big rainstorm, it’s likely Joe Bell will walk outside his Pender County home and see his lawn dotted...
3. Coastal property owners yet to embrace roof-girding grants
Maybe one North Carolina insurance provider should join the industry trend and advertise: “Hello Beach Plan policyholders! Do you need...
4. Culture is at the core of this school’s turnaround
Kate Hanlon has worked for Durham Public Schools for 21 years. She’s been a teacher, administrator, and even worked in...
5. A political wake-up call: More Fayetteville-area voters are abandoning political parties
You’ve heard it before: North Carolina is growing, and fast. Or maybe you’ve experienced it in your own community. With...
6. Locals to push for more tenant protections
There’s a new political movement in Vance County by the name of Down Home North Carolina — and the 20-some...
7. Feds reject proposal to split Lindberg, Gray retrials on bribery, fraud charges
Federal prosecutors oppose a plan to split the bribery and fraud retrials of Greg Lindberg and John Gray. Both are...
8. SCC, Fayetteville State announce transfer partnership
Sandhills Community College students wanting to move their educational careers on to Fayetteville now have a new opportunity. Fayetteville State...
9. From dispute to decision: OKI hotel approved for expansion
After months of consideration, delays, and some intense discussion, the Oak Island Town Council has approved a special building permit...
10. Maggie leaders craft vision for the future
New vehicles, additional police officers, and perhaps a new town park with access to Jonathan Creek may be part of...
1. Fighting in the courts may lead to more care options for people with disabilities
It has been a busy few weeks in the courts for an organization that has been a staunch advocate for...
2. North Carolina welcomes a historic visitor in Japan’s Prime Minister Kishida
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida cemented economic links and cultural amity with North Carolina on Friday, following up time in...
3. Jim Hunt’s daughter tries to win in a new North Carolina
When Democrat Jim Hunt was elected lieutenant governor in 1972, tobacco was still the undisputed king in Eastern North Carolina....
4. Environmentalist groups oppose Rouzer’s water permit reform bill, which helps some of his campaign donors
The Southern Environmental Law Center is among more than 40 environmentalist groups who sent a letter warning a permit reform...