Monthly Archives: December 2021
Elon alderman prepares to become mayor in her adopted hometown
Most with aspirations as large as Elon mayor-elect Emily Sharpe’s would be noted as having big-city ambition, but that’s not where her sights are...
Just as police get arrest in one homicide, another occurs; that suspect, a 15-year-old juvenile, also arrested
Just as they wrapped up one murder investigation, police in Burlington have opened another, following the death of a 28-year-old Burlington resident who was...
Is Santa really prohibited from Mebane Christmas parade? Not exactly
Mebane parade prohibitions: "2. The use of a Santa character or its likeness."
QUESTION: Who decided there would be no “use of a Santa character...
Planning board approves request that would allow bar to remain in business
Burlington’s planning and zoning commission has endorsed a rezoning request that would allow a private bar along Industry Drive to keep the drinks flowing...
Former Register of Deeds claims estranged wife abandoned him in his hour of need
Former Alamance County Register of Deeds Hugh Webster contends that his estranged wife of 54 years, Patricia (“Pat”) Webster, berated him for years after...
Federal lawsuit reveals only one of 19 plaintiffs actually didn’t get to vote after Oct. 31, 2020 arrests
The latest filings in an ongoing federal lawsuit against the Alamance County sheriff’s office and Graham police department reveal that only one of 19...
Christmas parades set for Fri. night, Sat. morning in Mebane, Graham
Mebane’s Christmas Parade steps off Friday night at 7:00 p.m. This is the county’s only night parade and features professional floats, local bands, handmade...
Planning board recommends extension of commercial use along Church St.
Burlington’s planning and zoning commission has unanimously endorsed a rezoning request that would extend commercial use to the entirety of a small lot at...
First candidate for ABSS school board signals intent to run
Elon resident Chuck Marsh is the first to announce his candidacy for one of three seats on the Alamance-Burlington school board that will be...
Candidate registration starts Monday for federal, state, most local offices
Although there’s nearly a month left in the current calendar year, the jockeying has already begun for next year’s elections, which will feature some...
