Burlington Area News

Sheetz Sets July Groundbreaking for Second Distribution Center
CSNews Online
BURLINGTON, N.C. -- Sheetz Inc. will break ground July 11 on its new distribution center -- earlier than the original timetable that had slated construction to begin in August. Measuring 250,000 square feet, the new distribution center will rise at ...

The Independent Weekly
Parents and environmental activists concerned about sewage sludge fields near ...
The Independent Weekly
"One of the biggest problems for this product is misinformation," says Eric Davis, water and sewer operations manager for the City of Burlington. Bob Rubin, N.C. State professor emeritus in biological and agricultural engineering, says he has ...

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Made in the Triad: Satisfy Your Soul
WFMY News 2
Burlington, NC -- A Burlington woman creates exotic sauces and seasonings inspired from her global travels. Susan Hearn's company is called Satisfy Your Soul. Her creative juices got flowing three years ago when she graduated from culinary school.

Destruction takes our breath away
Burlington Times News
Donations can be made locally at the Piedmont Carolina Chapter of the American Red Cross, 511 W. Davis St., Burlington, NC 27216. The chapter can be reached at 1-800-279-3576. Find out about helping in other ways by accessing redcross.org, dialing ...

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The Chattanoogan
Carlton, Wanda Lynn Allen (Cleveland)
The Chattanoogan
She is survived by her husband, Joe Carlton; son, Jason Hicks of Burlington, NC; four grandsons, Elijah Hicks, Caleb Hicks, Adam Cook and Alan Cook; two great-grandsons; four sisters, Mary “Peanut” Choate (Terry) of Calhoun, Debra McCann of Calhoun, ...

GE Honda Aero Engines approaches final HF120 certification test
Automotive World
Production will transition to the Honda Aero Inc.'s facility in Burlington, N.C., soon after certification of the HF120. GE Honda is also establishing its customer service and support program. The support model will consist of a network of GE Honda ...

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Three crashes delay interstate travel in Mebane
Burlington Times News
Trooper Steve O'Shields of the N.C. Highway Patrol investigated the second accident, this one taking place east of the first, near the interstate's intersection with Mebane-Oaks Road. The second accident involved two tractor-trailers and happened about ...

You can be healthy, fit and enjoy eating, too
Burlington Times News
Daryl Laws is a certified personal trainer and owner of Body Unlimited Inc., 325 Holly Hill Lane, Burlington, N.C. 27215. Contact him at (336) 538-0012 or daryllaws@aol.com; on Facebook at www.facebook.com/BodyUnlimited or follow him on Twitter at ...

Lawsuit filed against Clerk of Superior Court
Burlington Times News
GRAHAM — A Burlington woman is suing Clerk of Superior Court David Barber after he removed her from her deceased husband's estate proceedings. The suit requests a jury trial to award damages and that the court issue an injunction against Barber and ...

Graeme McDowell Surging at Right Time
Yahoo! Sports
Mark McLaughlin has reported on the PGA Tour for the New York Post, FoxSports.com, Greensboro News & Record, and Burlington (N.C.) Times-News. He is a past member of the Metropolitan Golf Writers Association. Follow him on Twitter @markmacduke.

Florence native becomes a social media superstar
phillyBurbs.com
She clearly stands alone,” said her agent, Evan Morgenstein of Premier Management Group, who has offices in New York City and Cary, N.C. “She speaks for women who don't have a big voice.” A few years later, Borucki, who had married her baby's father, ...

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Convenience store chain opens its own equipment maintenance center
Altoona Mirror
There are refrigeration guys and gas pump guys, said Deller and colleague Fred Campbell of Clayton, N.C.. Sheetz plans to open a second maintenance training center near Burlington, N.C., after it opens its second distribution center there in 2014 ...

Carrboro, NC Science & Math, Cary Academy fall in tennis
News & Observer
Carrboro lost to 2012 champion Shelby 5-3 at the Piedmont Indoor Tennis Center in Greensboro while Science & Math fell to Elkin 5-1 at the Burlington Tennis Center. Carrboro's match was moved from the outdoor courts in Burlington because of rain.
Shelby boys tennis goes back-to-back; Charlotte Catholic swept in 3A ...Charlotte Observer
Carrboro, NCSSM come up short in 1-A, 2-A tennis finalsDurham Herald Sun

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Elkin Wins 1A State Tennis Championship
WFMY News 2
Burlington, N.C.--In the 1-A championship Saturday morning, Elkin took five of the six singles matches and rolled to a 5-1 triumph over Durham North Carolina School of Science and Math. Tyler Macy and Ryan Schell, which won the state 1-A doubles title ...
Elkin wins 1-A tennis titleWinston-Salem Journal

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Checkpoint near church causes a stir
Burlington Times News
Gabriel said the church doesn't believe the Hispanic population was targeted at the checkpoint and that the church has always had a good relationship with the N.C. Highway Patrol. Gabriel said several of the church's parishioners who passed through the ...

Interstate exits landscaping under way
Burlington Times News
A project by the N.C. Department of Transportation and the New Leaf Society is sprucing up the county's interstate exits. ... Other New Leaf Society projects include plantings on Mebane Street, O'Neal Street, downtown Burlington and downtown Mebane.

Army investigates 23-year-old paratrooper's death
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FORT BRAGG, N.C. (AP) - The Army is investigating the death of a 23-year-old paratrooper at Fort Bragg. Officials say 1st Lt. Paul Demeo of Derry, N.H., died Tuesday at Womack Army Medical Center on base. Army officials are investigating the ...

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Report: NC Woman Found Dead In Towed Car Was Drunk
WFMY News 2
Friday Night High School Playoff Matchups. Baseball & Softball third round games take place around the Triad. Elkin HS & Reynolds HS One Win Away From State Tennis Title. Matches begin Saturday Morning at 9:30am at the Burlington Tennis Center.

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Silver Alert Canceled: Missing Teen Found Safe In A Home
WFMY News 2
Burlington, NC -- A Silver Alert issued for a missing 15-year-old girl from Graham has been canceled. The Alamance County Sheriff's Office said Anesuisshe "Annie" MakaMaka Kagura was found safe at a home in Burlington Thursday night. Annie's mother ...

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Crack Discovered In NC Nuclear Reactor, Plant Shutdown
WFMY News 2
Friday Night High School Playoff Matchups. Baseball & Softball third round games take place around the Triad. Elkin HS & Reynolds HS One Win Away From State Tennis Title. Matches begin Saturday Morning at 9:30am at the Burlington Tennis Center.

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