Gibsonville News

Kids, get those wish lists ready. That's because Santa and Mrs. Claus, along with the elves, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and Frosty the Snowman will be on hand for the Gibsonville Merchant's Association's Christmas in Gibsonville: Lighting of the Green event from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday.

A fire destroyed a home in Gibsonville Tuesday night. The two-story home at 704 Forest Drive was a total loss, Gibsonville Fire Chief Tony Roof said.

I will begin by saying, "Thank you" to all our public servants, especially the volunteers.

A Gibsonville firefighter arrested last month on his way to an apartment fire no longer faces felony charges, but the District Attorney's office won't say whether the traffic offenses he racked up that day will stick.

In Burlington it simply wouldn't be Halloween without fireworks and the city will once more cap off a the night of scary fun, rides and events with an air and ground display of pyrotechnics.

Micah A. Martello, a candidate for Graham mayor, officially withdrew from the race Thursday.

An Eagle Scout project fundraiser for Evan Lowdermilk will be held Saturday, Oct.

The ailing economy has everyone rethinking the ways they spend their money these days.

In this age of new sounds, new technology, new genres and new music popping up every minute, it's easy to be overwhelmed.

A candidate for Gibsonville's board of aldermen dropped out of the race Wednesday.

After a thief on Tuesday stole the money that Charles Pennix was raising to buy a motorized wheelchair, Pennix thought it would be awhile before he could afford to purchase one.

Switching from using Guilford County Communications to Alamance County Communications could save the town of Gibsonville more than $25,000 a year.

Charles Pinnix needs a motorized wheelchair. But after a man on Tuesday stole the money he was raising to pay for it, Pinnix, who is physically disabled and relies on crutches, isn't any closer to getting that chair.

The Gibsonville Museum and Historical Society will hold its first fundraiser Saturday at the John Cummings-Wagoner-Mizelle House in downtown Gibsonville.

A clerical error snagged water and sewer service for a mobile home outside town limits - something not allowed under town code.

No Excuse/One-Stop early voting for the Nov. 3 municipal elections in Alamance County will begin Thursday.

Burlington Christian Academy 's Volley for the Cure is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct.

It's been said that some Gibsonville natives plan their vacations or visits home around it.

About the letter written to the town concerning the Gibsonville police detective and her personal use of her city vehicle, does this man have a personal vendetta against her or the personnel in Gibsonville? Hiring a private investigator to follow one detective seems like an investigation of one person.

In the interest of time, what's not wrong with this picture of a North Carolina prison yard? First, trickling fountains, a handcrafted windmill and a wishing well don't belong.