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Burlington police arrest seven in connection with Williams High School vandalism

UPDATED WITH COURT FILE AND SCHOOL ENROLLMENT INFORMATION Burlington police have arrested five 18-year-olds and two juveniles (under the age of 18) in connection with...

Eastern girls make it all the way back to another state final

By Bob Sutton Special to The Alamance News A light drizzle fell on Eastern Alamance’s stadium shortly after the end of the Class 3-A East Region...

A-O teacher named state D.A.R.E. Educator of the Year

Veteran teacher Erika Kennedy surprised by announcement during class Tues. morning Altamahaw-Ossippee Elementary School 5th grade teacher Erika Kennedy has been named the North Carolina...

Patsy Simpson’s send-off from school board

Alamance-Burlington school board members honored retiring board member Patsy Simpson for her 15 years of service to ABSS during their meeting Monday night. Simpson was...
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No progress on cutting county manager’s proposed tax hike; in fact, regression

Alamance County property owners might as well get ready now to fork over more of their hard-earned money for higher county property taxes. County commissioners...

Looks like it’s time for taxpayers to get out the pitch forks, tar, feathers, & rail

Well, we admit, we are absolutely flabbergasted. Alamance County manager Heidi York unveiled her first county budget this week.  (She started with the county just...

Gatewood: a fine run at ACC

The information about his decision to retire June 30 came last week too close to deadline for us to comment, but we don’t want...

More HUGE municipal property tax increases; this week: Elon & Graham

We noted last week our long-held suspicion that local officials would attempt to use the property revaluation as a pretext to slip in some...

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Celo Faucette to attempt comeback in race for Burlington’s city council

Retired councilman Celo Faucette is announcing his plans to return to active political life as a candidate in this year’s race for Burlington’s city...

Alamance legislative delegation sworn in Thurs. morning in Graham by chief justice of state supreme court

Members of Alamance County's legislative delegation, elected or re-elected in November, were sworn into office Thursday morning in the Historic Court House in downtown...

Council votes 3-2 for Hooks over Ewing to serve on Main Street provisional board

A divided Mebane city council this week voted 3-2 to appoint the city’s mayor, Ed Hooks, as the council’s second ex officio member of...

GOP Commissioners Primary Questionnaire

In general, do you believe Alamance County government spending is too high, too low, or about right?  Rudy Cartassi: Too High Steve Carter: About Right Craig Turner: About Right Robert...

Election 2020

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THE PUBLIC ASKS

THE PUBLIC ASKS: Is mobile unit at Eastlawn still not being...

QUESTION: Is it true that a mobile unit was installed at Eastlawn Elementary School at the beginning of this school year but hasn’t been...

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Recipes

Pair Perfectly Grilled Steak with a Cool, Creamy Sidekick

(Family Features) Firing up the grill and watching tender cuts sizzle on the grates means a mouthwatering meal is on the way, but don’t...

A Twist on Traditional Burgers

(Family Features) Warm weather and grilling go hand-in-hand, and few dishes say summer like burgers. While traditional beef patties come to mind for many,...

Create a Healthier Routine with a Better-for-You Favorite

(Family Features) Taking time to nurture your health and well-being starts with building healthier habits. As the seasons change, challenge yourself to make small...

Serve Up a Game Day Snack

(Family Features) Gear up for a game day experience to remember with satisfying snacks that energize your crowd. As almost everyone’s favorite part of...

An Elegant Veal Meal to Impress Your Valentine

(Family Features) Celebrating a special moment with your special someone this Valentine’s Day starts with a romantic meal. Cooking an elegant dish in your...