Ray Gronberg
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5. Here’s a microscopic look at photo ID law’s impact in NC
Early voting is underway for the March 5 primary — the biggest election North Carolina has held under the state’s...
6. Those who know Haywood best will help determine economic path forward
The economic shakeup in Haywood following the Pactiv Evergreen mill closure created an opportunity to re-envision the future, and that’s...
7. Lawsuit filed against HCA by local municipalities can proceed, judge rules
The legal battles involving HCA Healthcare, the owner of Asheville’s Mission Hospital, took another twist this week. On Wednesday, a...
8. Underserved communities face the lasting effects of the Weaver fire
In February 2022, a fire ignited at the Weaver Fertilizer Plant, causing Wake Forest students and Winston-Salem residents within one...
4. The Triangle’s biotech growth has skyrocketed in the past decade
In less than a decade, the Triangle’s biotech industry has more than doubled its lab space and added tens of...
5. Davidson County Democrat excluded from candidate forum
A Democratic candidate running for a state Senate seat representing Davidson and Davie counties was excluded from a candidates forum...
6. Nags Head BOC nixes planning board proposal on multi-family dwellings, opts for task force
Meeting on Feb. 7, the Nags Head Commissioners rejected a text amendment approved by the Nags Head Planning Board that...
7. Leland to consider 70% property tax increase to fund roads and public safety
The Town of Leland has announced its 2024-2025 fiscal year budget proposal, which if approved will hike up the property...
8. App State’s decision to begin receiving 911 calls receives pushback from local safety officials
Appalachian State University is planning to launch its own 911 dispatch center. The move comes as a surprise to Boone...
9. State to award $238M for water infrastructure projects
Coastal communities will see more than $55 million of the $238 million the state is awarding across North Carolina for...
10. Alamance-Burlington School System superintendent to pitch closing Alamance Virtual School to address budget concerns
Alamance-Burlington School System Superintendent Dain Butler says he has a plan that could help balance the district’s budget without cutting...
1. How HCA says it will fix Mission Hospital. Why advocates say it will fail.
HCA Healthcare-owned Mission Hospital in Asheville laid out plans to fix deficiencies in a Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services...
2. After US hearing on fentanyl, is it time to retire the word ‘cartel’?
A recent US congressional hearing illustrated how the wanton use of the word “cartel” has made it virtually meaningless and...