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Sicily in Saxapahaw
Whenever filmmaker Mark Spano would reference his Sicilian ancestry, he often got the same remark — “oh, your father must be in the mafia. → Read More
Real 'Norma Rae'
Librarian Colleen Macklin didn't know Crystal Lee Sutton personally, but after poring over the late union organizer's items, she's certainly felt a → Read More
Chair-ity Ball: Women United event to raise funds for Leader in Me program
Alamance County's first-ever Chair-ity Ball will be at 7 p.m. Saturday at the Alamance Country Club → Read More
Burlington fundraiser to help 'miracle baby' and family
Charity Apple Times-News @tnCharityApple UNC-Hospitals' staff has referred to Georgia Mae Braddy as "a little miracle." "They can't believe that she's still alive," said Carmen Braddy, Georgia Mae's mother. At 4 1/2 months old, Georgia Mae has been through three major surgeries, one of which while still in the womb. Carmen and her husband, Will, went in for their unborn baby's 20-week anatomy… → Read More
Andy Griffith talk to benefit Alamance County Historical Museum
Dr. Elliot Engel isn’t Southern but he understands the adoration for “The Andy Griffith Show.”“I’m a Hoosier from → Read More
Burlington woman to compete in 'Blind Idol'
WINSTON-SALEM — Brooklyn Geise, of Burlington, is one of five finalists set to compete in IFB Solutions' fourth annual national Blind Idol event on Saturday.The event will be from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Hanesbrands Theatre, 209 Spruce Street North.In addition to Geise, contestants include Donnie Best and Lawrence Carter, both of Raleigh; Charmia Dixon of Winston-Salem; and Marlana VanHoose of… → Read More
American art form
Glenn Miller Productions Inc.'s Jukebox Saturday Night strives to keep the music of the big band era alive.For the last 10 years, the band has traveled → Read More
Celebrating summer solstice
One thing's for sure — if you attend the first-ever Slice of Summer event on Saturday, there will be plenty of opportunities to cool off from this sweltering summer heat.From 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., downtown Graham will be transformed into a wet-and-wild good time featuring a slip n' slide on North Main Street, water slides and more."When else can you slip n' slide down Main Street?" asked Kristen… → Read More
Model ship sets sail from Burlington to new historic home in Va.
It was the late Frank Schmalle's hope that his model ship, the Sloop-Of-War USS Constellation, would be seen by fellow hobbyists and ship lovers one day. → Read More
Strawberry season: Berries should be ready to pick soon
Alamance farms preparing for picking season in late April, May → Read More
Julian Price House tours begin Saturday
GREENSBORO — Designer Leigh Jones feels a sense of déjà vu in connection with the Julian Price House.Jones, designer at The Very Thing Ltd. in Burlington, was working for a different designer in 1979 when she helped design the breakfast room.Now, she's designing the master bedroom for the new owners, Michael and Eric Fuko-Rizzo."I was in the house at other times through the years, and I would… → Read More
Snow Camp theater: 'On the brink of no season at all'
Outdoor theater needs donations, Snow Camp Historical Drama Society Inc. reports → Read More
Country music matriarch Hazel Smith remembered by family, friends
Smith, a Caswell County native, was a publicist, author and songwriter, and coined the term 'outlaw country' → Read More
Part I: A 'Buddy' for Christmas
Stray dog teaches family about love and empathy Charity Apple Times-News @tnCharityApple Editor's note: This is Part I of a serialized story about a stray dog that has come to live with Charity Apple and her family. Neighbors saw it happen. On the night of Dec. 21, a male tan-and-black hound was pushed out of a white Toyota Tacoma on the road near our house. He tried to jump back in the truck… → Read More
From easy to difficult
MEBANE — A binder filled with recipes sits in Sheran McAdams Hollowood's kitchen. The frequently used ones have been folded and some have splashes of sauce on the plastic covers. But Sheran will tell you that all of them have been enjoyed by friends and family at one time or another. On Oct. 16, her Easy Baked Chicken/Pork Chops with Orange Glaze recipe hung from a coat hanger attached to a… → Read More
Fight for the Backcountry a chance to experience life during colonial times
Jeremiah DeGennaro, site manager at the Alamance Battleground State Historic Site, calls this weekend's Fight for the Backcountry "a living history. → Read More
Passion for food & fashion
Suzanne Smith makes gourmet meals look effortless and beautiful. With a passion for food and fashion, Smith of Burlington began her blog, Crazy Blonde → Read More
From football player to farmer
The United Way of Alamance County was looking for a speaker who epitomized community service to represent this year's Taste of Alamance event. That's when → Read More
Familiar face on ‘Shots Fired’
Alamance County native appears in Fox drama Charity Apple Times-News @tnCharityApple TV viewers may notice a familiar face Wednesday night during Fox's drama "Shots Fired." Actor-producer Don Alan King, an Alamance County native and owner of Salon Looks in Burlington and Wilmington, will appear as Dr. Koppel. King also will be featured in episodes April 12 and 19. "My first scene will be with… → Read More
Convenient, fast & good
Jordan Wilkinson began cooking, about six years ago, while in the Marine Corps.The first thing he made was Easy Mac 'N' Cheese, but after some trial and → Read More