Monthly Archives: June 2023
Buc-ee’s eyes Mebane for first N.C. location
Spurned by Efland & Orange County, co. sets sights on Trollingwood Road exit on edge of industrial park
Buc-ee’s is back, this time with a...
Alan Balog sworn in as Burlington’s police chief
Burlington’s municipal leaders took a short pause from business as usual on Thursday to formally recognize the recent elevation of Alan Balog as the...
Burlington, Mebane plan events & fireworks for Mon., Tues.
July 3rd in the Park
The city of Burlington will celebrate July 3rd in the Park at City Park, 1333 Overbrook Road in Burlington. The...
It’s full steam ahead on new Starbucks
Things have really begun to heat up near the interstate interchange for Maple Avenue, where work is now underway on Burlington’s newest Starbucks location.
Situated...
Teen hit and killed by Amtrak train
An 18-year-old male was killed while walking on railroad tracks near Mebane Tuesday afternoon.
The Alamance County sheriff's office responded at 12:53 p.m. Tuesday to...
Can people who are mentally incompetent register to vote?
QUESTION: Why does the department of social services send voter registration forms to people in group homes for the mentally impaired? Are people with...
Committee’s proposal to root out gender bias leaves Elon’s town council wanting more
A committee tasked with wringing the bias out of Elon’s rules and regulations received a somewhat underwhelming reception this week when it pitched its...
Half of Williams’ Top 10 students heading to Carolina this fall
Williams High School has announced its Top 10 students for the Class of 2023, eight of whom received both their high school diploma and...
ACC VP also retiring
Alamance Community College president Dr. Algie Gatewood won’t be alone in retiring from ACC tomorrow: also retiring, effective June 30, is Scott Doron, who...
Does rainbow-colored hydrant in Elon have LGBTQ message?
QUESTION: Is the town of Elon trying to promote pro-LGBTQ attitudes by repainting a fire hydrant to prominently feature a rainbow? Is this multi-chromatic...
