Ray Gronberg
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5. Brunswick residents argue planning board has too much authority
Residents in one of North Carolina’s fastest growing counties have repeatedly argued the county’s planning board approval process disproportionately represents...
6. North Carolina bans recreational flounder fishing for the 2024 season
Annual flounder removals have consistently exceeded state quotas. During the first two flounder seasons, recreational anglers removed more than double...
7. WSSU highlights health care, education as bright spots in new ROI report
North Carolina’s state legislature recently requested and funded a report evaluating the return on investment (ROI) of programs within the...
8. Pot legalized on Haywood’s border, but it’s business as usual here, sheriff says
Haywood County Sheriff Bill Wilke says there is no change to drug enforcement in his county despite legalized marijuana in...
9. Solar factory could employ 815 people in Cumberland County
A manufacturer in the solar industry may open a $159 million plant on Corporation Drive south of Fayetteville and hire...
10. “Something you can’t ignore:” Q&A with Hashem Amireh, who was suspended following the pro-Palestine protests at UNC
Hashem Amireh was sitting by himself in a conference room when his friends texted him, around 5:30 a.m. on April...
1. A titanium plant failed to open in South Carolina. What makes Fayetteville’s different?
As Fayetteville and Cumberland County officials try to persuade American Titanium Metal to build a $1.3 billion titanium recycling plant...
2. The EC teacher shortage in North Carolina: Solutions from EdNC’s reporting
In commencement programs across North Carolina in 2022, 43,291 bachelor’s degrees were awarded by the UNC System, a key supplier...
3. Port of Wilmington tech updates aim to increase efficiency
The Port of Wilmington is completing technology updates in its warehouses and strengthening its crane software network following concerns from...
4. Newest Elizabeth City audit shows improvement, but some financial deficiencies remain
Elizabeth City, N.C., has submitted an overdue audit that shows the city has resolved some issues with financial oversight, but...
5. Texas-based Whataburger sues NC What-A-Burgers for trademark infringement
Texas-based Whataburger is suing several North Carolina restaurants of nearly identical names for trademark infringement. The lawsuit was filed in...
6. Law enforcement, armed security coming to North Carolina hospitals as violence increases
Dr. Jennifer Casaletto dreamed about working in an emergency department for years. “I have the opportunity to treat everyone,” she...
7. Some Charlotte City Council members want more time for public comment before $650M stadium plan vote
The city of Charlotte is proposing to spend $650 million to renovate Bank of America Stadium. Several Charlotte City Council...