Newest council idea: Graham to consider stripping voting rights from city’s mayor
Graham city council member Bonnie Whitaker floated the idea this week of stripping the city’s mayor – currently Chelsea Dickey, who was elected to...
Survey about backyard chickens in Burlington closes on Friday
Whether they want to crow with enthusiasm or cluck their tongues, area residents have just a couple more days to weigh in on the...
Duo booked after FLOC camera spots stolen car in Burlington
Two women from Greensboro have been arrested after they drove through the city of Burlington in a car that had been reported stolen from...
Town council warms to solar power as potential energy source
Elon’s town council has given its staff the green light to pursue an advisory board’s recommendations that could ultimately let a shaft of solar...
Suspect in attempted murder snared in SC
A man wanted for attempted murder in Burlington has been captured in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina after less than three days on the lam.
According...
Residents still hoping Graham city council will restore Sesquicentennial Park, abandon plans to...
About three dozen residents turned out Tuesday night, hoping to organize themselves into a group that can persuade Graham’s city council not to move...
City of Burlington calls for ‘voluntary’ water conservation measures despite recent rains
The city of Burlington is urging its utility customers to voluntarily dial back their water usage due to the lingering effects of the drought...
Burlington’s animal services chief defends controversial shelter policies
Burlington’s animal services director appeared before the city’s elected leaders this week to address changes at the city’s animal shelter that have left some...
Quilt honoring nation’s 250th makes itself cozy in Burlington
It was with surprisingly little road dust that a handmade quilt arrived in Burlington as part of a traveling tribute to this nation’s 250th...
Elon redoubles its reliance on Burlington’s animal services
Elon’s municipal leaders have agreed to extend Burlington’s paw-hold over the animal services that its residents receive from the larger community.
This firming up of...
