Monthly Archives: March 2021
Hearing on Muslim cemetery put off – for another month
A controversy over a proposed Muslim cemetery along Hanford Road has yet to be laid to rest as Burlington’s elected leaders have put off...
Office rezoning across from ARMC draws no opposition, unanimous council approval
Burlington's city council voted 5 to 0 Thursday morning (March 18) in favor of a request for office and institutional zoning along a 22-acre...
BREAKING THURS. A.M.: Burlington city council unanimous in approving three rezoning requests, rejecting a fourth
Burlington’s city council has rendered its final decisions on four rezoning requests that it had carried over from a regularly-scheduled meeting on Tuesday (March...
Commissioners OK sheriff’s proposal to deploy inmates in “trash patrol” along county roadways
Alamance County’s board of commissioners didn’t waste the opportunity this week when the local sheriff’s office offered to put the county’s inmates to work...
Alamance News publisher honored with national First Amendment award for open courtroom stand
Alamance News publisher Tom Boney, Jr. will be honored this week with a formal presentation of the First Amendment Award from the National Newspaper...
Alleged embezzler added to most wanted list from Burlington police
Burlington's police department is asking for the public's help in locating 9 individuals wanted for various crimes. The newest suspect is wanted for six...
Both felony charges dropped against organizer of Halloween march & rally
Felony charge for obstruction of justice dismissed, and grand jury won't indict for assault on officer against Rev. Gregory Drumwright; D.A. considering options.
Two felony...
Mayor presses to eliminate city primaries
The state’s potential postponement of this year’s municipal vote wasn’t the only election-related issue that had members of Burlington’s city council talking last week.
Another...
Sunshine Week: local governments need a lot of coverage – and public oversight
We thought the annual celebration of “Sunshine Week,” in which newspapers and other media outlets focus on the need for government transparency in serving...
Lower interest rates for government bonds: who should benefit?
As many homeowners know, interest rates are at historic lows, resulting, as we hear it, in lots of demand from buyers and even more...
