Council gets on board with Saturday service, fare-free transit for Burlington’s bus system
Burlington’s city council has given Link Transit, the city’s federally-subsidized bus system, a green light to introduce Saturday service for the first time since...
Gibsonville manager’s proposed budget: two more police, no property tax increase
Gibsonville’s town manager included no property tax hike, but an increase in sanitation and stormwater fees, when he presented the town’s board of aldermen...
Alderman presses for new ordinance for gay & transgender rights
A decision whether to adopt a non-discrimination ordinance with an emphasis on gay and transgender rights has divided Elon’s board of aldermen, with the...
Expansion of food truck frequency in downtown Graham fails
Graham’s repeated consideration of how often to allow food trucks in the central business district took a unique turn this week. In a somewhat...
Council defends city staff’s caution over proposed cemetery
Burlington’s city council may not have rendered a final decision on the Muslim burial ground that came up for a public hearing on Tuesday....
Hearing finally held on rezoning for Muslim cemetery; support voiced by city clergy; vote...
After months of delays, Burlington’s city council has finally held a public hearing on a zoning request that would allow a local mosque to...
New Republic Bank in Burlington changes ownership
New ownership of a bank in Burlington may cause some confusion because of the similarity in name with another bank located less than a...
Encroachment agreed to with Talley out of discussion
Graham’s city council voted 3-1 this week to enter into an encroachment agreement with Chuck Talley – the husband of council member Jennifer Talley...
Gibsonville board sends $34M project wish list to Guilford Co. commissioners
Guilford County plans to give some of its $104 million in incoming federal funds to its municipalities
Gibsonville’s board of aldermen signed off last week...
10% jump in water & sewer rates, 3 new employees among Elon mgr.’s proposal
Elon’s town manager presented no property tax increase, but a 10 percent water and sewer rate hike, when he presented the board of aldermen...
