Haw River News

Burlington resident Melissa Earp has been promoted to assistant director of prisons for administrative services by the N.C. Department of Public Safety.

Stokely's BBQ & More opened Mother's Day weekend at 3519 S. Church St., Burlington, next to the Food Lion.

A clause in the North Carolina constitution designed to ensure just and equitable taxation by local governments is being put to the test by companies the state has barred to do business.

The sweeping changes to R.D. Smith's race car uncovered more than speed. Dominance was delivered along with his 60-lap victory in the Late Models feature Friday night at Ace Speedway.

The explosion of a gas generator is blamed for a fire that destroyed a large house on Allen Jarrett Drive north of Mebane late Friday afternoon.

James Wheeley is old school. His shop is Obie's Ol' Skool Garage. It's off U.S. 70 between Haw River and Mebane.

Swepsonville Methodist Church clothing closet will be open on June 22 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon.

Specifically, Barton quoted the good doctor as saying, "Sometimes, you'll never know the value of something until it becomes a memory."

Environmentalist Elaine Chiosso examines the water quality as she conducts a pH test on the Haw River in Bynum, North Carolina on Wednesday, June 5. Just as water levels are looking healthy and not in danger of going hypertrophic, the North Carolina Legislature is considering a full repeal of the environmental program they proposed in 2009.

A quote from former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill reminded the Southern Alamance High School Class of 2013 that it takes courage to live a life that matters.

Family and friends were there to watch 226 graduates accept their diplomas. Valedictorian Layton Barker and Salutatorian Matthew Jones spoke during the ceremony.

Investigators originally charged James Antonio Lawson, 24, of Delaware Avenue, Burlington, with first-degree sex offense with a child.

A Scotland High School student will attend the 50th annual North Carolina Association of Teen Democrats convention this weekend and may return as the association's president.

Call 336-229-0490 A benefit yard sale with a variety of items will be held today at Elderwood Lane with a percentage of proceeds going to Alzheimer's Assn.

Developer Bill Yearns is launching another phase of the Wellington subdivision in northern Guilford County, a development that will include 28 homes when complete.

Three summers ago, in August, a rainstorm in central North Carolina sent perhaps thousands of fish from the southern end of Jordan Lake scurrying up the Haw River.

What became of many of the babies abortion practitioner Kermit Gosnell killed in horrific abortions and infanticides? One researcher has the answers.

Drivers may see some congestion Wednesday morning as local officers run down main roads for the Alamance County leg of the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics.

The victim of a shooting in Mebane on Sunday evening was in stable condition when transported to the hospital, according to officials.

The following drivers have been charged with driving while impaired. A registration of .08 or higher on the Intox EC/IR II results in the automatic 30-day revocation of a driver's license.