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...
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...
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...
GOP’s Henry Vines announces 2026 run for commissioner
Henry Vines, a farmer from the unincorporated community of Snow Camp, is planning to seek the Republican Party’s nod for one of the two...
County’s tax administrator tells commissioners future revals will be partly in-house
Roughly six months into his tenure, Ala-mance County’s tax administrator contends that he’s already getting more value out of the county’s tax office –...
Mebane council member Montrena Hadley honored
Mebane city councilwoman Montrena Hadley received a standing ovation from her fellow council members Monday night in honor of her ongoing contributions to the...
Twins celebrate 90th birthday
Identical twins Edith Strickland and Edna Porterfield were honored by their family and friends on Saturday, October 25, in celebration of their 90th birthday....
