“Why not us?” Kernersville mother and daughter turn front yard into food pantry
KERNERSVILLE, N.C. — As the federal government shutdown stretches on, thousands of North Carolinians are still waiting for their full food assistance benefits. While the wait continues, one mother and daughter in Kernersville decided to take action, turning their front yard into a 24-hour food pantry. The ongoing...
Another Sheetz proposed, in Mebane – this one with tractor trailer service
Mebane’s planning board will consider a rezoning request to allow the second Sheetz in the city, this one at the Buckhorn Road exit. But unlike the other Mebane location and its Sheetz locations in Alamance County, this one is both larger and also designed to accommodate tractor trailer traffic.
A man from Alamance County was arrested in South Carolina for exploitation of a...
Charleston County, South Carolina — According to a press release issued by the Invictus Task Force, an Alamance County man is facing exploitation charges. In June 2025, members of the ITF launched an inquiry after various cybertips from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, naming Elijah Nathanael...
Urban Struggles: The Unseen Crisis in Battery Park
Chief Burke has recently acknowledged the migration of individuals from City Hall Park to Battery Park. However, this acknowledgement has sparked a wave of criticism from local residents who are concerned about the ongoing issues plaguing Battery Park. The park has become a hotspot for illicit activities such as drug...
NC juvenile shot during large disturbance, driven by personal vehicle to hospital: Police
BURLINGTON, N.C. (WGHP) — A juvenile was injured in a shooting early Sunday morning, according to the Burlington Police Department. At around 12:03 a.m., the BPD responded to a reported shooting in the 1200 block of Plaza Drive, where officers arrived during a large disturbance. While officers were on scene, a...
Endangered red wolf arrives at North Carolina Zoo
Ginger was moved from a conservation in New York after failing to produce offspring with her mate.
Juvenile injured following shooting incident in North Carolina
NORTH CAROLINA — A juvenile is recovering after an overnight shooting Sunday, according to the Burlington Police Department. Officers responded around midnight to reports of a shooting in the 1200 block of Plaza Drive and found a “large disturbance” at the scene. The juvenile victim arrived at a hospital by personal...
Central North Carolina Fall Weather: Arctic Air Arrives Monday Night with 20s Possible
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. RALEIGH, N.C. – A sharp November chill is closing in on central North Carolina, bringing the region its first true taste of winter. By late Monday evening, the air will turn biting and still, with lawns...
Greensboro Shares Progress on GSO2040 Plan: Housing, Transportation, and Neighborhood Updates for Residents
The Greensboro Planning Department has released its semiannual GSO2040 Comprehensive Plan implementation newsletter. The release coincides with World Town Planning Day. The update marks five years since the city adopted the GSO2040 plan in 2020. The newsletter outlines progress on several city planning initiatives.
Community Closet provides Burlington residents with free professional attire
Burlington’s May Memorial Library was filled with racks of new or gently used clothes donated for community members to take for free during the Alamance Public Library’s Community Closet event. The event held Nov. 8 offered professional attire for community members in need of clothing for any professional...

















