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Alamance budget funds big purchase

ALAMANCE – More than 60 percent of the town’s proposed budget for 2013-14 is dedicated to building a new sewer siphon system, the town’s only capital improvement project for the year.

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Urban farm project turns felons into farmers

On a muggy Tuesday afternoon, Phil Bowers and Hunter Bolden are out in the dirt of a quarter-acre garden in east Burlington harvesting rows of fruits and vegetables.

These two men are doing ...
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Wolfpack adds Alabama transfer Lacey to program

RALEIGH — North Carolina State has added Alabama transfer Trevor Lacey. Lacey will sit out this season and have two years of eligibility. In a statement from the school Tuesday, coach... READ MORE
Bringing it together in Burlington: Royals gather with season looming

While season-ticket holders for the Burlington Royals were invited to a “Meet the Team” function prior to Monday night’s practice at Burlington Athletic Stadium, it’s safe to say that collection ...
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Group offers reward for stolen Venus flytraps

WILMINGTON — A North Carolina environmental group is offering a $1,500 reward to find the thief who stole more than 1,000 Venus flytraps from a city garden in Wilmington. The North Carolina... READ MORE
Senate delays final vote on tax overhaul

RALEIGH — The North Carolina Senate delayed a final vote on a tax overhaul plan Tuesday to work out differences with House members and Gov. Pat McCrory. Senate Leader Phil Berger, R-Rocki... READ MORE

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Zero-carb diet isn't for everyone

Q: I am considering a zero-carb diet to shed the weight I keep carrying and can’t seem to lose. How effective is that type of diet?

A: A zero-carb diet can be very effective for weight loss, ...
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Health calendar for June 18-24, 2013

Health and Fitness CHILDBIRTH Breastfeeding and Infant Nutrition Classes — 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. second and third Tuesdays of each month in the Education Center on the lower level of Alamance Regi... READ MORE

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Helping kids survive summer vacation

Summer vacation tips for parents who want their kids to stay mentally and physically active from pediatrician Dr. Dipesh Navsaria, who is also a medical director for Reach Out And Read. Image available: photo of a library program for children.

Panic Room: Episode 5

Boston bombings, Sgt. Slaughter, Twitter, and a bizarre smell in the Panic Room are all topics in this week's podcast.

Panic Room: Episode 4

Lizard people running the world, the faked moon landing, arrested hermits, Facebook fatigue, and Burlington's public transportation

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