Monthly Archives: August 2021
County loses First Lady of humor
Jeanne Swanner launched speaking career after reign as Miss North Carolina 1963, Miss America pageant
Comedy lovers across the nation have taken to mourning, rather...
Personal Reflections on the loss of Jeanne Swanner Robertson
This newspaper joins in mourning the sudden death of Jeanne Swanner Robertson, who died at her Burlington home this week at age 77.
Jeanne –...
Do you know where any one of these six suspects is now; Burlington police are looking for them
Burlington's police department is asking for the public's help in locating six individuals wanted for various crimes. The suspects on the department's most recent...
New police chief decides he isn’t coming to Burlington
For city manager Hardin Watkins, it's back to the drawing board to find a new police chief.
Watkins had made the announcement August 10 designating...
Get Outside with Fresh Grilled Flavors
(Family Features) When bright, sunny days offer opportunities to take it outside for a celebration or casual weeknight dinner, take advantage with the fresh...
New virtual homeschool, based in Graham, launching in two weeks
A new virtual homeschool that will be based in Graham and serve students in 5th through 8th grade students is scheduled to begin its...
School board votes, 6-1, how to spend $69.5 million in federal Covid funding
Simpson complains not enough being focused directly on “helping Johnny”
Alamance-Burlington school board members spent the better part of an hour Monday night debating...
AMAZON IS COMING TO GRAHAM
The Alamance News has confirmed persistent rumors that Amazon, the world’s largest online retailer, is setting up a distribution center in Graham, in the...
County clerk honored by board for achievement
Tory Frink, who serves as clerk to Alamance County’s board of commissioners, was recognized by her bosses during last week’s meeting of the board.
Frink...
Two arrested for murder at Burlington hotel
Burlington police have arrested two people in connection with a murder at the Corporate Suites on 2912 Saconn Drive off Kirkpatrick Drive near Huffman...
