Ray Gronberg
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2. JV making EV battery parts plans to add 133 jobs in Randolph County
A new joint venture plans to spend $60 million and add 133 jobs for a production facility in Liberty that...
3. Duke trustees elect Silver as next chair
During its quarterly meeting and retreat, the Duke University Board of Trustees elected Duke alumnus and NBA Commissioner Adam Silver...
4. Macy’s to close 150 namesake stores as sales slip, pivot to luxury with new Bloomingdale’s locations
Macy’s will close 150 unproductive namesake stores over the next three years including 50 by year-end, the department store operator...
5. Non-medical factors can make a big difference in health for low-income and minority populations
Food access. Housing. Education. Job security. Climate change. These and other nonmedical factors that shape where people are born, live...
6. New conservative group to recruit and boost Cumberland candidates
Several Fayetteville-area Republicans have created a new political action committee to recruit and promote conservative candidates they consider to be...
7. Saint Augustine’s University has its accreditation appeal denied, school plans to file lawsuit
Saint Augustine’s University learned on Tuesday that its accreditation appeal was denied. The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission’s...
8. Criminal charges not pursued against former New Hanover County commissioner
Former New Hanover County Commissioner Julia Olson-Boseman will not face criminal charges regarding allegations against her from 2021. An investigation...
9. Landing the big one: rise in trout fishing supports outdoor economy
Haywood County ranks in the top five most popular counties for trout fishing in North Carolina, which contributes $1.38 billion...
10. Rail industry’s future hinges on outcome of proxy fight at Norfolk Southern: Analysis
The proxy battle that activist investor Ancora Holdings is waging against Norfolk Southern isn’t just about the direction NS should...
9. Wilson churches expand effort to wipe out medical debt
Wilsonians are again reaching into their wallets to raise cash to abolish medical debt for folks they don’t even know....
10. Frankly speaking: complaint alleges Edwards abused free postage rules
A complaint filed by the chair of the Henderson County Democratic Party alleges Western North Carolina Congressman Chuck Edwards (R-Henderson)...
1. Josh Stein’s challenge with black voters
The black-and-white ad that launched Mike Morgan’s campaign for governor last fall generated lots of buzz. Produced over two weeks...
2. Some lawmakers call for review of decades-old law that governs hospital authorities like Atrium Health
Three North Carolina legislators said they are interested in revisiting the state law that gives special privileges to hospital authorities...