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...
Swepsonville approves annexation, rezoning, $100,000 for new Sheetz over residents’ objections
Swepsonville’s town council approved the annexation and rezoning of about three acres on the edge of town last Tuesday night, in order to make...
Elon firefighters’ life-saving skills recognized
Elon’s town council presented life saving awards to six firefighters (five of whom were present), who helped save the life of an Elon coed...
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...
Saadey’s owner describes trauma of middle-of-the-night attack on her pet
Asked how the Pit Bull had gotten to her dog in the early morning hours on Sunday, November 9, McConnell recalled in an emotional...
Recount ends in same outcome: Jim Young wins 2nd seat on Graham city council...
A recount in the race for Graham’s city council didn’t do anything at all to nudge the final vote tally in this four-way competition...
Swepsonville to consider annexation, rezoning, incentives agreement for Sheetz gas station/convenience store
The current (Nov. 13) edition has several stories related to a proposed Sheetz gas station/convenience store at the corner of N.C. 54 and North...
Recount in Graham council race to take place on Wednesday
14-vote margin separates second-, third-place finishers
Alamance County’s board of elections will hold a special meeting on Wednesday to address one final loose end from...
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...
