Ray Gronberg
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4. ‘Waist-deep in whale innards’: Vessel strikes, speed at issue
When it was veterinarian Dr. Craig Harms’ turn to speak during a public meeting Tuesday on the proposed speed rule...
5. UNC System President: In rebuilding trust, universities must focus on four-year graduation rates
UNC System President Peter Hans told members of the UNC Board of Governors last Wednesday that nationally there has been...
6. Struggling with a shifting opioid crisis in Marion
Started the party and can’t end it. Scared to tell the truth. Systemic racism. Taught to keep secrets early. Trauma....
7. Is Haywood County ready to lift taboo on planning?
A study commissioned to guide the future in a post-mill, post-flood economy is showing support for strategic planning from government...
8. Construction of Mid Currituck Bridge could start in 2026
After years of delays, missteps and lawsuits, the Mid Currituck Bridge project appears to be finally moving toward fruition. Although...
9. New City of Greensboro report lists the five biggest complaints of residents
There are a lot of people who have a lot of complaints about how the City of Greensboro handles a...
10. Town of Chapel Hill announces new fees for electric vehicle charging
The Town of Chapel Hill announced it will begin charging a minor fee at its public electric vehicle charging stations...
1. North Carolina regulators say nonprofit run by lieutenant governor’s wife owes the state $132K
North Carolina state regulators now declare a nonprofit run by the wife of North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson must...
2. North Carolina’s top 10 lobbyists for 2024
The North Carolina General Assembly convened in late April for its short session with more than 300 votes on legislation....
3. Latest in spat between downtown business competitors: charges against Graham mayor’s husband for removing bollard blocking alley
Graham businessman Chuck Talley, who is the husband of Graham mayor Jennifer Talley, has been charged with misdemeanor destruction of...
4. NC Rep. Don Davis condemns Kamala Harris on border policy, then endorses her for president
Congressman Don Davis, who represents North Carolina’s 1st District, was one of six Democrats to vote for a Republican resolution...
5. Charlotte housing supply creeps back up
Charlotte housing supply is almost back to pre-pandemic levels. Why it matters: Housing supply has a big impact on affordability....
6. After a week of rainfall, North Carolina’s drought conditions are improving
What a difference a week can make, at least in a state suffering from extreme and severe drought conditions. With...