Monthly Archives: April 2021
THE PUBLIC ASKS: How much did monument fence cost?
QUESTION: How much did the county spend to erect an 8-foot iron fence around the Confederate memorial at the northern approach to Alamance County’s...
THE PUBLIC ASKS: Was jailer fired for bringing marijuana to work?
QUESTION: Did a local detention officer recently lose her job after she allegedly brought some marijuana to Alamance County’s jail?
ANSWER: There may not have...
School board votes 5-2 against asking parents whether they want more in-person instruction
Alamance-Burlington school board members voted 5-2 this week not to survey ABSS parents about whether they want middle and high school students to return...
School board member steamed that commissioners agreed to issue bonds “only” for amount ok’d by voters
Alamance-Burlington school board members voted 5-2 this week to ask Alamance County’s commissioners for $9.6 million in capital reserve funding that would be used...
Burlington police seek public’s help in finding 12 suspects
Burlington's police department is asking for the public's help in locating 12 individuals wanted for various crimes.
The newest suspects added to the list are:
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Busy Season Solutions
In this edition: Egg Roll Bowl with Shrimp, Parmesan Crisps, Avocado Chocolate Mousse, Yogurt Parfait
For those who are always on the go, it can...
MEBANE: More personnel for police (5), fire (7), city hall (8) among 23 requested employees
Mebane’s city council heard two weeks ago from all the city’s top municipal officials, as they outlined a host of new employees, buildings, vehicles,...
Shots fired Easter night at event center results in investigation, charges, revocation of ABC permits
Easter Sunday night was apparently raucous at an event center, Victorious Event Center, 2371 Corporation Parkway in Burlington, according to the Burlington police department...
School board majority: we don’t care what parents think!
We’ve often contended that some members of the Alamance-Burlington school board aren’t really interested in serving the needs of parents and students.
Sometimes they represent...
School board ingrates
As if it wasn’t bad enough that the school board majority wanted to ignore parents’ wishes , a similar majority wanted to castigate the...
