Articles by Gary D. Robertson

N.C. Legislators Spar on Toughman, Mixed Martial Arts Fighting

Although professional boxing has taken it on the chin with declining public interest nationally, new types of organized fighting are getting attention at the North Carolina General Assembly as their popularity grows. “Many people say it’s legalized street fighting,” said …

N.C. Insurance Pool for Chronically Ill Gets Initial House Approval

North Carolina would create a special health insurance pool for thousands of chronically ill people who are uninsured or can’t afford coverage in a bill tentatively approved by the House this week. The measure would create a pool to allow …