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Burlington pulls out of county’s planned 9-1-1 center
A celebrated example of interjurisdictional cooperation seems to have unraveled this week as Burlington’s municipal leaders abruptly bowed out of a partnership with Alamance County to set up a consolidated 9-1-1 center. The city effectively slammed the receiver on this joint venture on Monday when city manager Craig Honeycutt...
World's largest rubber duck lands in Greensboro for Wet 'n Wild Emerald Pointe's 40th birthday
The world's largest rubber duck made its first-ever stop in North Carolina on Friday.The 61-foot-tall 'Mama Duck' is making an appearance in Greensboro for Wet 'n Wild Emerald Pointe's big 40th birthday bash this weekend.The birthday event will include exclusive birthday bash and duck-themed food and drink options, and more.Organizers said Mama Duck is making its way across the country to several cities including New York, Pittsburgh, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Austin.You can take photos with Mama Duck and baby duck, Timmy, at the park until Sunday, July 21.
Elon decides to continue temporary road closure to settle fracas over contentious street connection
Elon’s town council has decided not to reopen a controversial road connection between one of the town’s established subdivisions and a brand new development that’s under construction on an adjacent parcel in Gibsonville. During a special-called meeting on Tuesday, the council unanimously agreed to continue its two-year-long...
ALAMANCE NEWS PUBLISHER’S EXAMPLES OF BURLINGTON’S IMPROPER, EVEN ILLEGAL, AND ONE-SIDED ADVOCACY FOR THE BONDS
NO CONTEXT OR BALANCE IN THE CITY’S PRESENTATION – One of the most glaring examples of the one-sided approach in the city’s portrayal of the bond issues is the failure to provide sufficient context for the consequences of the expense, if they are passed. Granted, the materials point to a 5.7-cent property tax rate increase, if both bond issues are enacted; entirely missing, however, is information to put that increase in the tax rate in a neutral context. For instance, the practical impact of 5.7-cent rate hike is an approximately 11.787-percent increase in the city’s property tax rate, which currently stands at 48.36 cents per $100.
Experience Burlington Days and Maxwell Street Market
Get ready for an unforgettable weekend at Experience Burlington Days, happening on July 19 and 20, 2024! This fun-filled, family-friendly event promises to be the highlight of your summer, with over 100 local businesses participating. From exciting activities to delicious food and live entertainment, there's something for everyone in beautiful downtown Burlington.
Gibsonville aldermen vote 4-1 to expand town’s social drinking district
Gibsonville’s board of aldermen, which had voted this spring to create an “event-based” social drinking district, voted 4-1 this week to expand the social drinking district to operate every weekend, between Thursdays and Saturdays. Alderman Paul Dean cast the lone vote against. Bryant Crisp, Irene Fanelli, Tangela...
Interactive Resource Center to remain open despite delay in city funding
A Greensboro day center that provides services for the homeless announced Thursday it will continue to remain open despite a delay in city funding. The Interactive Resource center will continue to maintain its 24/7 operations through Aug. 5. The announcement comes after the Greensboro City Council voted to delay approving $300,000 in funding to the nonprofit at a recent meeting as the organization has faced scrutiny in recent months.
Part of Battleground Avenue closed due to down powerlines
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Greensboro police said Battleground Avenue between British Lake Drive and New Garden Road is closed Friday morning due to down powerlines. Drivers should find an alternate route until further notice. Stay with us for more updates. MORE WAYS TO GET WFMY NEWS 2. Download the WFMY...
Inflation down. Prices up. Both are true
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Inflation is one of the biggest issues of this election. One side says prices are still going up. The other side says inflation is going down. Both of those claims are true. Here's how... Last month the average price of stuff like food and gas went...
Interactive Resource Center in Greensboro requests additional funds from city to continue services
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — Greensboro Mayor Nancy Vaughan says the city will never get rid of the Interactive Resource Center and will stick with funding the center. It’s a facility that has been overwhelmed while providing services to the city’s homeless population. But what does the city have to offer the homeless outside the IRC? […]
Child development center in Greensboro closing due to lack of funds
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — A child development center is giving families two weeks to look into other arrangements as the center prepares to close its doors. Alamance Child Development Center’s Board of Directors President Roger Wood said they had three weeks to make this decision. He said closing was the last thing they wanted to do. […]
Town takes a pass on the bypass
STOKESDALE – R-2577C, a multi-lane bypass route designed to widen U.S. 158 between Anthony Road and I-73/U.S. 220 in Stokesdale, has been removed from the consolidated Thoroughfare and Collector Street Plan developed by Greensboro Urban Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO). Stokesdale Town Council voted 5-0 at its July 11...
NNPA Pres. Ben Chavis to receive the 2024 Alston/Jones Award
This Saturday, July 20, Rev. Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr., president of the National Newspaper Publishers Association, will receive the Alston/Jones Award during the International Civil Rights Center and Museum Gala (ICRCM). This award, named for the museum’s two founders, Guilford County Commissioner Melvin “Skip” Alston and former state Rep. Earl F. Jones, will mark the high point of formal recognition honoring significant contributors to the advancement of civil rights at the gala when the museum and the community commemorate the racial integration of the landmark F.W. Woolworth’s lunch counter in the summer of 1960.
The IRC says it will continue its 24/7 services amid financial concerns
GREENSBORO, N.C. — The Interactive Resource Center is drafting a short term plan for improvements. IRC Board Chair Jim King said it desperately needs city council to approve their plan to get $600,000. If not, he told us the center could be in the red in less than two...
Debate over ABC store persists
Council votes against taking next step toward an ABC store, but the topic is likely to resurface at next month’s meeting. STOKESDALE – It’s been almost 15 years since Stokesdale citizens voted to approve locating an ABC store within the town’s limits. Following the November 2009 election in which 420 citizens voted for an ABC store and 274 voted against it, the Triad ABC Board and the Greensboro ABC Board were each approached. Both of the boards ultimately declined to work with the town at that time, however, citing economic conditions and potential changes to ABC boards that the state legislature was considering.
IRC leaders plans to discuss its 24/7 resources
GREENSBORO, N.C. — International Resource Center leaders plan to meet Thursday to discuss its future. City of Greensboro leaders want the IRC to come up with a 30-60-90 day plan for its operations. The IRC helps support clients like Jason Wiggins. He said resources like a hot shower and...
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