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Burlington home struck by lightning Sunday night
BURLINGTON, N.C. — A Burlington home was struck by lightning on Sunday, June 30, according to the E. M. Holt Fire Department. Authorities responded to Friendship Patterson Mill Rd. around 9:30 p.m. in reference to a home that had been struck by lightning. When the fire department arrived at...
Mebane City Council approves annex of truck facility to replace flea market
MEBANE, N.C. (WGHP) — Hundreds of small business owners packed into a Mebane City Council meeting to voice their opinion on the annexation and closure of a place where they make a living. The Buckhorn Flea Market located off exit 157 on Interstate-40 closed on Sunday after 40 years of serving the community. R+L Carriers, […]
UPDATED NOTICE OF MEETINGS OF THE ALAMANCE COUNTY BOARD OF EQUALIZATION AND REVIEW: July 2024
Pursuant to N.C.G.S. 105-322 the Alamance County Board of Equalization and Review will meet as required by law. To hear upon request, any and all taxpayers who own or control taxable property assessed for taxation in Alamance County, with respect to the valuation of such property, or the property of others, and to fulfill other duties and responsibilities required by law.
Hillsborough: Nomad Takes Hot Tin Roof Space, Summer Activities in Hillsborough, and More
Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, July 2. He discussed some recent business news, including the owners of downtown restaurant Nomad taking over the space formerly occupied by Hot Tin Roof. He also discussed summer activity possibilities in Hillsborough, and more. Conversations...
July 2024: local MUSIC spotlight
CARRBORO–Summer is shaping up to give us some terrific local music here in southern Orange County. Below are three of the shows we are excited about for July 2024 (you can explore more options by clicking on the local venue calendars linked below):. July 12, 9:30 p.m. at Speakeasy.
Coastal Credit Union Foundation and Habitat for Humanity Unveil Latest Home in Chapel Hill
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (July 1, 2024) – On June 29, the Coastal Credit Union Foundation and Habitat for Humanity of Orange County celebrated the nonprofit’s newest homebuyers in the Gattis Court community in Chapel Hill. Officials from the Town of Chapel Hill joined representatives from the foundation, Coastal Credit Union, Compass Center and Habitat for Humanity for the ceremony. The Gattis Court home and another in Durham were funded by $200,000 in grants from the foundation.
Celebrate Independence Day early at the Guilford fireworks extravaganza
GUILFORD COUNTY, N.C. — July 3 is scheduled to be the biggest light show in Guilford County. Watch our interview about the Firework Extravaganza at Northeast Park in Gibsonville. Guests should arrive at the park no later than 7 p.m. and plan to stay until after the fireworks finale....
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