City staff roll out outreach campaign for bond packages during work session
Burlington’s efforts to raise public awareness about the city’s proposed bond referendums were well underway by the time that the city’s leaders heard from...
Gibsonville police sergeant put on unpaid suspension last year for creating a hostile environment
The town of Gibsonville disciplined one employee – a police sergeant, for “creating a hostile work environment” and failing to activate his body-worn camera...
Burlington pulls out of county’s planned 9-1-1 center
A celebrated example of interjurisdictional cooperation seems to have unraveled this week as Burlington’s municipal leaders abruptly bowed out of a partnership with Alamance...
Elon decides to continue temporary road closure to settle fracas over contentious street connection
Elon’s town council has decided not to reopen a controversial road connection between one of the town’s established subdivisions and a brand new development...
Morinaga to double Mebane size, operations
Morinaga, the Japanese manufacturer of HI-CHEW candy, is planning to build a $136 million expansion of its existing facility at 4391 Wilson Road in...
Eagles Eyed
Kirby Dunn (far right), the Alamance district executive for the Boy Scouts of America, appeared before Burlington’s city council on Tuesday to recognize four...
Graham city council considers where to put new fire substations
Graham’s city council heard a presentation Tuesday night of where the need is greatest for a second, and even possibly a third, fire station...
Should Tanger Outlet become its own social drinking district in Mebane?
Mebane’s city council heard a proposal during its latest meeting from the general manager of Tanger Outlets who assured city officials that the creation...
Walmart officials confirm plans to build second facility at Hawfields industrial park
Walmart corporate officials confirmed Wednesday that the company will expand its existing distribution center at the Hawfields-area industrial park, known as the North Carolina...
Graham council purchases 12 acres beside Bill Cooke Park for expansion
Graham’s city council has finalized a decision to buy three parcels of land adjacent to Bill Cooke Park on Town Branch Road “for the...
