Burlington News

Commissioners agreed Thursday to cut a proposed LabCorp incentive by a third to reduce the company's total package to less than $1 million.

An Alamance County food manufacturer is relocating its distribution operations from Kernersville to Burlington, a $2.2 million investment that will double its space and relocate about 20 jobs.

A student charged with threatening violence at the Alamance-Burlington Middle College was released from the county jail Wednesday.

Police are looking for a man last seen in Burlington. Alex Espanda, 47, was last seen at a home on Anne Elizabeth Drive in Burlington.

Dust or debris and heated air apparently sparked a fire in the exterior ductwork Monday at Ed Alexander Fabrics in Burlington, fire investigators said.

Burlington Mayor Ronnie Wall is among the newest appointees to the state Board of Transportation.

A fire late Saturday heavily damaged an east Burlington home, but the family of five who live there escaped unhurt.

Burlington police are investigating an armed robbery at the Misty Springs Mobile Home Park.

Burlington's blueprint may have changed throughout the years, but the fascination with the city and its place in textile history remains.

About 150 folks greeted county health workers at 9 a.m. Friday as the latest H1N1 flu vaccination clinic began at the Health Department on Graham-Hopedale Road in Burlington.

The president of the Burlington chapter of the NAACP is accused of skipping court as the State Bureau of Investigation looks into whether he forged checks on his brother's bank account.

The city of Burlington says a sewage spill on Wednesday was caused by heavy rains.

From the moment Dude Shroomington -- in the form of a sculpture made from a collection of pipes, sprockets and other assorted metal discards -- greets guests outside the door, you know you're in for another unique Mellow Mushroom experience.

Police are investigating an attempted robbery at a McDonalds on South Church Street in Burlington Monday night.

Burlington police arrested a man Sunday night after seizing 9.7 grams of Cocaine and 14.7 grams of Marijuana at his residence.

Judy Truitt said if she found painting peaceful, "I couldn't do it." Most of the time, the Elon resident is surrounded by children, either grandchildren or great-grandchildren. "There's always kids standing behind me or someone looking over my shoulder," she chuckled.

Lakeview Civitan Turkey Shoot is held each Friday and Saturday from 7 to 10 p.m. through Dec.

Burlington police arrested a Graham man in the stabbing of another man late Thursday night.

Join the AppalachianA tailgate party in Burlington on November 14th!A Enjoy some Bandana's BBQ under the tent with fellow Mountaineers before Appalachian faces Elon in two weeks.

Police arrested a man Tuesday morning after several witnesses say they saw the man masturbating near children at a playground.