What’s land being cleared for along Hanford Road?
QUESTION: Why has a large tract of forested land been cleared along Hanford Road not far from the grounds of Nall Memorial Baptist Church?
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Gibsonville aldermen look at four land purchases; decide to pursue three
Gibsonville’s board of aldermen has directed town staff to move forward on seeking three parcels of land after a closed session held during a...
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...
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...
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...
New pedestrian bridge now open at Haw River Trail Boyd’s Creek Crossing
A new steel bridge has been opened along the Haw River Trail. Alamance Parks recently completed a 60-foot steel bridge at the Boyd’s Creek...
Defunct pharmacy could be rezoned for medical offices
Burlington’s planning and zoning commission has endorsed a rezoning request that would restore a healthcare-related use to a defunct pharmacy along Harden Street that...
Planning board seeks delay in 41-acre residential project near former BMOC
Burlington’s planning and zoning commission has postponed its decision on a rezoning request that, if approved, would allow a high-density residential development to go...


















