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Burlington man wins $100,000 after buying scratch-off at Mebane convenience store
ALAMANCE COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — Oscar Galdamez-Escalante, of Burlington, bought a $25 scratch-off and won a $100,000 prize, according to an NC Education Lottery news release. Galdamez-Escalante bought his winning Extreme Cash ticket from Sam’s Grill on N.C. 119 North in Mebane.
Alamance-Burlington School System may have violated state law, ABSS school policies while cleaning mold, North Carolina senator says
GRAHAM, N.C. (WGHP) — The Alamance-Burlington School System may have violated state law and ABSS school policies when dealing with mold in schools last year, according to a letter from the Joint Legislative Commission on Governmental Operations to North Carolina state Sen. Amy Galey (R-Alamance). In a statement, Galey said: “It is absolutely critical that […]
ABSS board unanimously votes to cut positions after budget cuts
ALAMANCE COUNTY, N.C. — The Alamance-Burlington School System Board of Education unanimously voted to cut certain positions and shaved down the months of employment of others on Tuesday, June 11. Two half-time middle school guidance office support positions have been cut, impacting 7 jobs. Additionally, three other positions had...
Burlington police searching for missing endangered 73-year-old man
BURLINGTON, N.C. (WGHP) — The Burlington Police Department is searching for a missing endangered man. Kenneth Lee Lawrence, 73, of Burlington, was last seen at 11 p.m. on Friday night in the area of North Mebane Street in Burlington. Investigators say Lawrence was last seen wearing a red hat, light blue shirt, blue jeans and […]
Reidsville Fire Department responds to another fire
TATTNALL COUNTY, Ga. (WTOC) - Thursday, the Reidsville Fire Department‚ Tattnall County Fire, Roger’s State Prison Fire, Tattnall County EMS, Tattnall County Sheriff Department responded to another shelter Fire in Goons Bay Circle. They reported that the shelter was fully engulfed in flames. Reidsville Fire Department reported it’s...
Ticket sold in Orange County wins $50,000 in Saturday’s Powerball drawing
HILLSBOROUGH, N.C. (WNCN) — A Powerball ticket bought in Orange County won a big prize over the weekend. According to the North Carolina Education Lottery, the lucky ticket was sold at Twins Market Tobacco in Hillsborough and won $50,000 in Saturday night’s drawing. To win that amount, the...
Payne’s Place: Caddy recalls famed golfer, and his ties to Mill Creek
After Payne Stewart won the 1999 U.S. Open at Pinehurst No. 2, he fulfilled his media obligations, got into a van, and rode to Mebane. The celebration of his victory continued in the Mill Creek subdivision, at the home of Mike Hicks, his close friend and caddie. Prior to the U.S. Open, Stewart had committed to a skins match for charity at Mill Creek Golf Club, one that had been organized by Hicks and others. He planned to make good on that commitment—even if the match was to be played the day after he’d won his third major championship title.
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