Monthly Archives: June 2024
Shooting star: Southern Middle School teen finds right range
By Bob Sutton
Special to The Alamance News
Gabby Vincent, a Southern Alamance Middle School student, recorded the best-ever state finish for a girl from the...
Teenage son of ex-Elon assistant coach dies
By Bob Sutton
Special to The Alamance News
The teenage son of a former Elon assistant football coach died during the weekend.
Damian Wroblewski was assistant head...
Woman charged with murder after she mows down pedestrians with car
A woman from Graham is behind bars this week after she allegedly drove down four pedestrians – killing one in the process – following...
Suspect in multiple shootings surrenders after standoff with law enforcement
A teenager wanted in two recent shootings was taken into custody last week after a brief standoff with law enforcement officers.
Kayden LeCharles Trice surrendered...
Graham council decides on priorities for $600K downtown grant, but Duke Energy vetoes hanging flower baskets
Graham’s city council members came to a consensus during their latest meeting last week on how they want to spend a $600,000 “downtown enhancement...
Investigative report found school board chairman improperly signed 12 contracts; she says she’d do it again
A state legislative commission concluded that the Alamance-Burlington school board had violated multiple state laws and ABSS policies in handling $29.3 million in mold...
Burlington city council approves order that puts cost of bonds at 5.7 cents on the tax rate
Burlington’s city council has taken another step toward a bond referendum in this year’s general election, clearing the way for the city’s residents to...
City pays off developer to end controversy over homes built too close to the road
The city had originally approved the plans, only realizing later that homes encroached into right-of-way; they'll now be torn down, then rebuilt
The city of...
City council approves new zoning for Burlington Christian Academy, two other projects
Burlington’s city council has bestowed its blessing on a rezoning request that allows the continued expansion of Burlington Christian Academy, as well as the...
Burlington council thanks outgoing advisory board members for their years of service
Burlington’s city council offered a hearty farewell this week to two long-time advisory board members who are leaving their posts after bumping up against...
