Top Story Editor's Pick Mark Robinson makes his pitch to voters in Concord Christopher Miller Sep 3, 2024 Sep 3, 2024 Updated Oct 10, 2025 0 Mark Robinson spoke to a passionate crowd during a stop at 2 Gals Kitchen in Concord. Chris Miller, Independent Tribune Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Christopher Miller In his bid to become North Carolina’s next governor, Mark Robinson, the current Republican lieutenant governor, faces historically tough odds.kAmtG6? 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