Elon College High School Class of 1955 holds 70th class reunion
The Cutting Board was the site for the recent Elon College High School class of 1955’s 70th class reunion. Classmates have spent 82 years as...
Western co-salutatorian caps year with honors
Western High School’s co-salutatorian, Hamil-ton Plunkett, was recently recognized for his academic and athletic achievements alongside the other Alamance-Burlington school system’s valedictorians, salutatorians, and...
ABSS valedictorians, salutatorians for 2025
Each ABSS high school recently recognized its valedictorian and salutatorian for the Class of 2025 during their graduation exercises.
This marks the second year that...
Burlington mayor Jim Butler won’t seek reelection
After a career in municipal politics that has spanned the better part of two decades, Burlington’s mayor Jim Butler has decided to step down...
Plan your Fourth of July events – starting tonight
July 3rd in the Park in Burlington
The city of Burlington will celebrate the Fourth of July on Thursday, July 3, with July 3rd in...
Harrison appointed chairman as control of local election boards shifts to GOP
A partisan tug-of-war at the state level has had some spillover effects on the local boards of elections in Alamance and other counties in...
Cohen receives Copland Scholarship
Grace (“Gracie”) Cohen, daughter of Seth Cohen and Stephanie Bourland of Elon, and a senior at The Burlington School, was awarded the James R....
Castoffs get second life on canvas
A Burlington artist is holding her first-ever solo exhibition at a nearby public library this summer.
Just two years ago, Wendy Spears of Burlington sat...
Graham fire chief doubles as baseball umpire
Cole among area umpires to work state finals in Burlington
By Bob Sutton
Special to The Alamance News
There won’t be an area team in the high...
ACC honors alumni, students, and employees
Alamance Community College (ACC) alumni, faculty, staff, and students were honored during an annual awards ceremony earlier this month.
ACC alum chief Matt Lawrence of...

















