Tammy Grubb
@tammygrubb.bsky.social
Orange County/Chapel Hill reporter at newsobserver.com
A NC vineyard owner won part of his fight to create an agritourism destination in rural Orange County. But his plan to build an outdoor amphitheater was rejected in June. www.newsobserver.com/news/local/c...
Orange County farm still wants amphitheater, but drops planned inn, cottages
Union Grove Farm had put in sheep and acres of grape vineyards with plans for a distillery and regenerative farming destination.
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July 3, 2025 at 5:26 PM
A NC vineyard owner won part of his fight to create an agritourism destination in rural Orange County. But his plan to build an outdoor amphitheater was rejected in June. www.newsobserver.com/news/local/c...
N&O intern Amber Hazzard reports an App State team is developing an AI tool that could help reduce disease, cut testing costs and support North Carolina agriculture. www.newsobserver.com/news/local/e...
Tracking parasites in farm animals is tricky. AI microscope developed in NC may help
The AI microscope will automate the tedious job of fecal egg counting, which is used to identify parasites in farm animals.
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July 2, 2025 at 2:50 PM
N&O intern Amber Hazzard reports an App State team is developing an AI tool that could help reduce disease, cut testing costs and support North Carolina agriculture. www.newsobserver.com/news/local/e...
Many shark species have declined in numbers over the past 50 years, but the top predators remain vital to a healthy ocean ecosystem. N&O intern Amber Hazzard reports on a UNC researcher trying to help. www.newsobserver.com/news/local/e...
Former shark fishermen now work to protect the animal. A UNC shark expert helps.
Former shark fishermen now get paid to protect the animal. A UNC shark expert teaches them how.
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July 2, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Many shark species have declined in numbers over the past 50 years, but the top predators remain vital to a healthy ocean ecosystem. N&O intern Amber Hazzard reports on a UNC researcher trying to help. www.newsobserver.com/news/local/e...
The fact that we need a law for this is just astounding. N&O writer Virginia Bridges finds out why. www.newsobserver.com/news/politic...
NC may ban police from having sex on duty or in uniform. Here’s why.
“We want to be clear so folks can stay out of trouble,” said Chris Blue, chair of the commission that decides on officers’ certifications.
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July 1, 2025 at 1:46 PM
The fact that we need a law for this is just astounding. N&O writer Virginia Bridges finds out why. www.newsobserver.com/news/politic...
N&O intern Twumasi Duah-Mensah reports the employees were concerned about safety, unpredictable hours and lower raises. Workers United now represents over 600 of 17,164 locations. www.newsobserver.com/news/busines...
Triangle Starbucks becomes coffeehouse chain’s seventh store in NC to unionize
The staff at the store in downtown Chapel Hill had noted concerns about scheduling, reduced raises and safety.
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July 1, 2025 at 1:04 PM
N&O intern Twumasi Duah-Mensah reports the employees were concerned about safety, unpredictable hours and lower raises. Workers United now represents over 600 of 17,164 locations. www.newsobserver.com/news/busines...
It's been almost eight years since 3-year-old Michael died, and nearly as long since his sister Olivia, 2, was also found dead. An Army court-martial stalled twice. Now their adoptive parents are in a Harnett County NC jail. www.newsobserver.com/news/local/c...
Fort Bragg officer and ex-wife accused of murdering adopted children now behind bars
The U.S. Army sought to court-martial Anthony Rivera twice, but the cases were withdrawn. An attorney says the investigation continues.
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June 30, 2025 at 8:04 PM
It's been almost eight years since 3-year-old Michael died, and nearly as long since his sister Olivia, 2, was also found dead. An Army court-martial stalled twice. Now their adoptive parents are in a Harnett County NC jail. www.newsobserver.com/news/local/c...
“I’m not interested in selling a book to a guy in Cleveland I’ve never met. I want to sell a book to a guy (that) will come back in a month to tell me how he liked it." N&O writer Josh Shaffer chats with Pittsboro bookshop owner. www.newsobserver.com/news/busines...
Pittsboro’s only bookstore sells a jumble of favorites — but never online
Circle City Bookstore is the place for signed copies, first editions and weird surprises in an intimate and lovingly curated mix of literature.
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June 30, 2025 at 2:15 PM
“I’m not interested in selling a book to a guy in Cleveland I’ve never met. I want to sell a book to a guy (that) will come back in a month to tell me how he liked it." N&O writer Josh Shaffer chats with Pittsboro bookshop owner. www.newsobserver.com/news/busines...
Hillsborough publisher and podcaster Elizabeth Woodman was determined to give life to the story of Rachel Crook, the murdered original owner of Crook's Corner in Chapel Hill. www.newsobserver.com/news/local/c...
Podcast revisits life and brutal murder of Chapel Hill restaurant founder
Rachel Crook was “an enigma,” but “very well liked,” says podcast creator Elizabeth Woodman.
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June 23, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Hillsborough publisher and podcaster Elizabeth Woodman was determined to give life to the story of Rachel Crook, the murdered original owner of Crook's Corner in Chapel Hill. www.newsobserver.com/news/local/c...
Carrboro High School's principal has been on paid leave since June 2, while the district looks into student, staff and parent allegations of a toxic and unsupportive school culture. www.newsobserver.com/news/local/e...
NAACP demands due process for Carrboro principal put on leave after student walkout
Carrboro High School Principal Helena Thomas is accused of fostering a toxic culture, lacking transparency and support for teachers.
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June 11, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Carrboro High School's principal has been on paid leave since June 2, while the district looks into student, staff and parent allegations of a toxic and unsupportive school culture. www.newsobserver.com/news/local/e...
New report shows NC charter schools are becoming more racially and economically diverse @keunghui.bsky.social reports www.newsobserver.com/news/local/e...
More NC students are attending charter schools. But not all counties benefit
Charter schools added more students at the same time the state’s traditional public schools saw an enrollment drop this school year.
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June 9, 2025 at 7:02 PM
New report shows NC charter schools are becoming more racially and economically diverse @keunghui.bsky.social reports www.newsobserver.com/news/local/e...
Hope Renovations has trained 159 women and nonbinary folks to work in the construction industry, but this week, the nonprofit learned it doesn't meet the Trump administration's goals. www.newsobserver.com/news/local/c...
NC program trains women, nonbinary people for construction. DOGE cut its funds
Almost 160 women and nonbinary people have completed the Hope Renovations program, which has received national acclaim.
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May 13, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Hope Renovations has trained 159 women and nonbinary folks to work in the construction industry, but this week, the nonprofit learned it doesn't meet the Trump administration's goals. www.newsobserver.com/news/local/c...
Raleigh police arrest 2 in shooting at Big Ed's on Mother's Day. N&O reporter @solomonlexib.bsky.social has details about what happened. www.newsobserver.com/news/local/c...
2 arrested in Mother’s Day shooting at Big Ed’s restaurant in North Raleigh
Here’s what arrest warrants reveal about the Sunday morning incident.
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May 12, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Raleigh police arrest 2 in shooting at Big Ed's on Mother's Day. N&O reporter @solomonlexib.bsky.social has details about what happened. www.newsobserver.com/news/local/c...
Sunday brunch at Big Ed's was interrupted when an argument ended with 3 people hit by bullets. Raleigh police are investigating. www.newsobserver.com/news/local/c...
Raleigh police respond to fight with gunshots that injured 3 at Big Ed’s restaurant
Raleigh police report no serious injuries, but have not said if there were arrests.
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May 11, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Sunday brunch at Big Ed's was interrupted when an argument ended with 3 people hit by bullets. Raleigh police are investigating. www.newsobserver.com/news/local/c...
His family says Alfredo Ahilon-Mendoza was the oldest of six brothers and fell in love with NC when he moved here about 20 years ago. www.newsobserver.com/news/local/c...
Durham man fatally struck while walking on U.S. 15-501. Police did not charge driver.
Alfredo Ahilon-Mendoza was a painter and general contractor from Guatemala, his family says.
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May 11, 2025 at 6:41 PM
His family says Alfredo Ahilon-Mendoza was the oldest of six brothers and fell in love with NC when he moved here about 20 years ago. www.newsobserver.com/news/local/c...
“We all are here for a reason, and we’re all mothers, and we’re all just thankful so much for the gift of life,” says Lela Brantley. N&O reporter Josh Shaffer attended the Mother's Day tea party Saturday at Healing Transitions in Raleigh. www.newsobserver.com/news/local/a...
A Mother’s Day tea for the struggling, strong and recovering women in treatment
Healing Transitions held a holiday gathering for women in residential treatment for addiction, some of whom no longer see their children, reminding them “We are all mothers.”
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May 11, 2025 at 3:37 PM
“We all are here for a reason, and we’re all mothers, and we’re all just thankful so much for the gift of life,” says Lela Brantley. N&O reporter Josh Shaffer attended the Mother's Day tea party Saturday at Healing Transitions in Raleigh. www.newsobserver.com/news/local/a...
Happy Mother's Day! ❤️ N&O reporter Martha Quillin advises getting an early start on your celebrations. Flooding is possible for central NC tonight into Tuesday. www.newsobserver.com/news/weather...
Weekend forecast: Will rain and storms affect your Mother’s Day plans in Raleigh?
The best Mother’s Day gift in central NC might be an umbrella.
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May 11, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Happy Mother's Day! ❤️ N&O reporter Martha Quillin advises getting an early start on your celebrations. Flooding is possible for central NC tonight into Tuesday. www.newsobserver.com/news/weather...
Police say the Durham woman was over twice the state's legal limit for intoxication after the crash. www.newsobserver.com/news/local/c...
Durham woman charged with hitting Spectrum employee while driving drunk in Cary
The Spectrum employee was working on the side of the road and is now in the hospital.
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May 11, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Police say the Durham woman was over twice the state's legal limit for intoxication after the crash. www.newsobserver.com/news/local/c...
The deputy is recovering while NC Highway Patrol troopers investigate what happened. www.newsobserver.com/news/local/c...
Wake County deputy injured in crash while chasing driver at high speed on I-40
Wake County Sheriff’s officials say the driver of the speeding car did not stop after the crash.
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May 11, 2025 at 1:02 PM
The deputy is recovering while NC Highway Patrol troopers investigate what happened. www.newsobserver.com/news/local/c...
A small group is gathering in downtown Raleigh today for a March for Our Rights rally led by members of the Aztec Chichimeca community.
May 10, 2025 at 8:55 PM
A small group is gathering in downtown Raleigh today for a March for Our Rights rally led by members of the Aztec Chichimeca community.
Investigation uncovers multimillion-dollar fraud and identity theft scam. Wake County women get prison time and ordered to pay over $1.5 million each in restitution. www.newsobserver.com/news/local/c...
Judge orders Wake County women to serve time, pay millions for loan and bank fraud
Zebulon defendant still has several cases and dozens of charges pending in Wake County Superior Court.
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May 10, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Investigation uncovers multimillion-dollar fraud and identity theft scam. Wake County women get prison time and ordered to pay over $1.5 million each in restitution. www.newsobserver.com/news/local/c...
'Big Weather' went back to school on the down-low while staying on top of Triangle weather. This weekend, Josh Shaffer reports, he'll graduate with his son after 30 years. www.newsobserver.com/news/local/a...
ABC11’s ‘Big Weather’ gets college degree after 30-year hiatus, graduates with son
Don Schwenneker, chief meteorologist at ABC11/WTVD, took his first TV news job in Des Moines in 1993, leaving college early for the chance to start his career.
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May 8, 2025 at 6:00 PM
'Big Weather' went back to school on the down-low while staying on top of Triangle weather. This weekend, Josh Shaffer reports, he'll graduate with his son after 30 years. www.newsobserver.com/news/local/a...
The town's lawsuit may be the first of its kind. Duke Energy says it can't be held responsible for all the effects of climate change. www.newsobserver.com/news/busines...
NC town rebuts Duke Energy efforts to dismiss climate-change lawsuit
The town of Carrboro says Duke Energy is ignoring the risks of climate change and could cost its residents $60 million.
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May 2, 2025 at 12:36 PM
The town's lawsuit may be the first of its kind. Duke Energy says it can't be held responsible for all the effects of climate change. www.newsobserver.com/news/busines...
State legislators are considering big changes to NC public schools and setting aside others. N&O reporter Keung Hui breaks down the details. www.newsobserver.com/news/politic...
NC holds off on allowing unlicensed teachers, easing licensure requirements
The potential changes come as lawmakers also consider eliminating K-3 class size limits.
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May 1, 2025 at 1:13 AM
State legislators are considering big changes to NC public schools and setting aside others. N&O reporter Keung Hui breaks down the details. www.newsobserver.com/news/politic...
Garner police say 3 people took the woman and her baby at gunpoint Monday night. www.newsobserver.com/news/local/c...
Amber Alert sent as baby, mother reported kidnapped from Garner home. How to help
Police are searching for a black Nissan Altima and three suspects.
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April 29, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Garner police say 3 people took the woman and her baby at gunpoint Monday night. www.newsobserver.com/news/local/c...
At least 25% of the apartments will be leased to older adults now earning less than $25K a year. www.newsobserver.com/news/local/c...
Affordable living for Chapel Hill seniors on fixed incomes? Town approves plan, money.
Chapel Hill’s Town Council approves apartments near Homestead Park and across the street from the Seymour Senior Center.
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April 24, 2025 at 10:37 PM
At least 25% of the apartments will be leased to older adults now earning less than $25K a year. www.newsobserver.com/news/local/c...