Monthly Archives: May 2026
Burlington police announce arrests in gunfire-tinged spat
Two men from Burlington have been arrested after a domestic disturbance earlier this month that reportedly ended when a motor vehicle was shot up.
According...
Local inmate charged with multiple sex crimes
A man awaiting trial on drug charges has now been accused of a whole catalog of sex offenses by a multi-agency task-force that investigates...
Southeast softball makes mark in third season; team falls in Eastern Regionals
By Bob Sutton
Special to The Alamance News
Southeast Alamance has made major strides in each of its three softball seasons since the school opened.
“We focused...
Police arrest suspect in convenience store holdup
Police in Burling-ton have announced the arrest of a suspect in a convenience store robbery that took place over the Memorial Day weekend.
According to...
Gibsonville town manager proposes $19.1M budget with no tax increase
Gibsonville town manager Ben Baxley is recommending a $19.1 million budget – with no change in the existing municipal property tax rate of 53...
Haw River town manager’s proposed budget cuts spending, keeps tax rate flat
Haw River’s town council is tentatively scheduled to vote Monday night on town manager Sean Tencer’s $9.5 million proposed budget for 2026-27, which recommends...
Western girls’ undefeated soccer season comes to end in regional final, missing a chance to repeat as state champions
By Bob Sutton
Special to The Alamance News
It was a stunning conclusion to another season filled with highlights for the Western Alamance girls’ soccer team.
Dixon’s...
Southern’s strong baseball postseason best in 20 years; team falls in Eastern Regionals
By Bob Sutton
Special to The Alamance News
The best stretch of the season for Southern Alamance’s baseball team came in the postseason and that’s something...
ABSS launching new AI program at Turrentine
Alamance-Burlington school officials are launching a new Artificial Intelligence course at Turrentine Middle School that will give students hands-on training in AI, beginning with...
Graham’s city manager says city will likely need several years of property tax increases to fund capital projects
3-cent tax hike being proposed for 2026-2027
Graham’s city council spent the better part of a nearly 4½-hour special meeting Wednesday afternoon analyzing the city...
