Warmth was the main objective of many parade watchers. Heavy coats, scarves, gloves, hoodies, caps, toboggans, and blankets were all out in force along the parade route.
Justin and Courtney Bender with 8-month-old Wrenleigh.Noah and Kayla Rouse of Hillsborough were huddled under a warm blanket (and on the sunny side of the street) to stay warm.Paul and Bre Darling of Graham with Sebastian (1) in the wagon and sister Aurora (3) with pom-pom.Viviana Underwood of Graham with Emelio (4).The Kersey family, new residents to Graham (having moved from Durham).
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Friends spread out along South Main Street included (from left to right) the Beales, LeClairs, and Stainbacks.Alec Turner of Graham with son Alec Turner, II (11 months old) and daughter Chloe (10).Michael & Danielle Schoch of Burlington with ‘Chewy’ (the shortened nickname from Chewbacca of Star Wars fame).The Winstead family of Burlington staked out a prime location on Court Square, especially in order to see family members in the Cummings Band.Chase and Erin Drill of Graham with huskies ‘Bandit’ and ‘Charlotte.’ Chase was one of the few people in shorts during the cold day.Friends and babies. Stephanie Bonilla (left) with Mateo (8 months old) enjoyed the parade with friends from Stokesdale, Alissa Rushing, Maverick (6 months old), and Greyson (5).Proud grandma Stephanie Gooch holds Zayne (age 1) with her daughter and mother of Zayne, Hannah Godwin.Dustin and Britney Woodmansee with daughters Emory and Elyza. Grandmothers Kathy Woodmansee and Janice Mitchell were also on hand.Kristie Maynard of Burlington holding one-year-old Sophia, with sons Benjamin, 6, and Daniel, 12.Jason and Carolyn Lindley of Burlington with son James, 2.The Riggers family of Gibsonville.Daniel and Addy Brooks of Graham with Riley, experiencing first Christmas.
The Alamance County Community YMCA has announced Kimberly “Kim” Grooms as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective September 14, 2026.
Grooms brings more than 35...
