Elon fire chief retiring after 45-year career
With his retirement at the end of this month, Elon fire chief Alva Sizemore, 61, has been pondering the countless changes he’s seen in...
What’s the plan for area where land cleared along Tucker Street?
QUESTION: Why has a large swath of forested land along Tucker Street been recently cleared of its trees?
ANSWER: Much of the development activity along...
Board of elections to hold hearing Tuesday on whether elections board chairman unfairly influenced...
Write-in candidate wins one of two seats; did elections board chairman influence race by explaining how to write his name in, thereby "undermining the...
7-Eleven planned for former Shoney’s location in Burlington
A leading convenience store chain may be about to take a “Big Gulp” out of one of busiest thoroughfares in Burlington.
The city’s planning department...
Council agrees to subject itself to revised employee travel policy
Burlington’s elected leaders have chosen not to be exempt from a proposed overhaul of the city’s employee travel policy, which is intended to curb...
Temporary outdoor dining solution to become a permanent fixture in downtown Elon
What started out as a temporary fix for scarce outdoor dining space will become a permanent fixture after Elon’s board of aldermen this week...
Graham council OKs new plan for Gilbreath Street development
Graham’s city council gave its unanimous endorsement to a new variation of a rezoning for 38 acres off East Gilbreath Street. The new configuration,...
Veterans Day off to an early start in Burlington
Veterans Day got off to an early start in Burlington on Wednesday as former service members and other local patriots gathered at Willowbrook Park...
Second murder suspect arrested in Burlington
The second suspect in the September 28 murder of a Burlington teenager has been arrested. Burlington police announced Monday the arrest of Cylence Carlos...
Burlington Christmas Parade ON for 2021
Burlington's annual Christmas parade, suspended in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, is back on for 2021. It will take place at its customary...
