Octogenarian arrested for shooting his son
An 82-year-old man from Burlington has been arrested after he allegedly shot his son in a domestic dispute that occurred over the holidays.
According to...
Burlington’s economic developer looks ahead after success with Food Lion distribution center
If the city of Burlington were to send a letter to Santa, odds are it would hit up Saint Nick for a massive new...
Burlington introduces permits for temporary homeless shelters
The recent death of a homeless man in Burlington has prompted the city to roll out a new permitting process for churches and organizations...
K&W in Burlington closes abruptly
K&W Cafeteria announced Monday that it was closing all of its locations – including the one at I-85 Plaza along Ramada Road in Burlington...
Man bites dog, quite literally
Burlington man accused of biting police dog
In the news business, one adage of what makes "news" is when man bites dog, as opposed to...
Burlington’s new mayor, city councilmen sworn in Tues. night
Tuesday night was a bit of a whirlwind for Burlington’s city council, which bid farewell to its mayor and two of its four regular...
Burlington’s first female mayor wants to hear more from residents
“I don’t see my role as mayor as having all the answers. I see it as an opportunity to raise questions and invite input...
Former Burlington mayor prepares to make encore appearance as councilman
Four years in the political wilderness have wrought a visible change on Burlington’s former mayor Ian Baltutis.
Since his departure from office in 2021, the...
Burlington’s former police chief will don civilian attire for next assignment: city councilman
When Jeff Smythe began to mull his retirement as Burlington’s police chief, he realized that his departure would mean more than just the loss...
Burlington’s new city manager rose through the ranks to clinch top job
Upon his induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame, Sparky Anderson, the legendary field manager for the Cincinnati Reds, credited his own professional success...
