The Times-News

09/07/2026

Taylor Corcoran says being named Assistant Principal of the Year for the Alamance-Burlington School System made her realize how much she has come to cherish her role as an educator.

Taylor Corcoran got a surprise honor recently that left her deeply grateful.

09/04/2026

The award that Eric Yarbrough received recently for his service in the Alamance-Burlington School System has special significance to him because of his family’s roots in the community.

09/04/2026

Norfolk Southern Railway crews plans to close several roads west of Mebane next week to install new railroad tracks, beginning as early as 6 a.m. Tuesday: Private Roberts Crossing, Stone Steet, Pomeroy Street and Washington Street.

Norfolk Southern Railway crews plans to close several roads west of Mebane next week to install new railroad tracks.

08/29/2026

Nominations and votes for "Best of the Best Alamance" can be submitted to The Times-News starting on Tuesday, Sept. 1, by going to thetimesnews.com and clicking on the "Best of" logo on the homepage.

Nominations and votes for “Best of the Best Alamance” can be submitted to The Times-News starting on Tuesday, Sept. 1. From that day until Sept. 30, you will be able

08/28/2026

The medical interpreter’s job is more than just a paycheck — it’s a calling to help people when they are experiencing a challenging time, several longtime interpreters at Cone Health Alamance Regional Medical Center say.

For nearly 50 years Loyda Murr has devoted herself to making a difference in health care translating for Spanish-speaking patients and the English-speaking medical professionals treating them.

08/28/2026

Three products made in Alamance County are among the 88 featured in the NC Chamber's seventh annual Coolest Thing Made in NC competition.

08/27/2026

Five and a half years after arrest warrants were issued in the 2020 slaying of a Burlington man, the man accused of murder, Marquis Jamar Moore, has been arrested.

Five and a half years after arrest warrants were issued in the slaying of a Burlington man, the man accused of murder has been arrested.

08/25/2026

Kim Grooms will be promoted from chief operating officer of the Alamance County Community YMCA the past four years to CEO on Sept. 14, the North Carolina Alliance of YMCAs announced Monday.

The woman who has been the chief operating officer of the Alamance County Community YMCA the past four years will become CEO on Sept. 14, North Carolina Alliance of YMCAs

08/20/2026

A charter school in Saxapahaw was the only school in Alamance County to crack the top 100 high schools in North Carolina in new rankings, but the ABSS Early College would be ranked higher if not for a hole in its resume.

A charter school in Saxapahaw was the only school in Alamance County to crack the top 100 high schools in North Carolina as rated by U.S. News and World Report

08/18/2026

All eight of Burlington's at-grade rail crossings will be closed at some point starting Monday and will remain closed for multiple days for infrastructure improvements by Norfolk Southern and the NC Railroad Company.

All eight of Burlington's at-grade rail crossings will be closed at some point starting Monday and will remain closed for multiple days for infrastructure improvements, the city of Burlington announced