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Sheriff's office offers more info on 287g program
After reading the letter from Donnie Compton appearing in the June 10 Times-News (State and feds work together to fund 287g program), I felt I should respond in order to expand on and perhaps clarify some issues....
We should move into 21st century of transportation
As I spent another $50 at the gas pump this morning, I wondered yet again why Alamance County doesn't do something to help commuters who travel Highway 54 between Burlington/Graham and Chapel Hill/Durham. The counties around us such as Guilford,...
GOP chairman distorted, confused gas-price issue
Robert Simpson, Alamance Republican Party chairman, in a letter published June 22, entitled "Democrats create wreckage and we foot the bill", made an incoherent effort to blame high gasoline prices on congressional Democrats. He stated that...
But for Western ingenuity, we'd still be riding horses
I got mad at the Saudi government after the attack on 9/11 for not working to investigate the incident and purge radicals from their midst. As they say the silence was deafening....
Bird-nesting can cause a hot time for your car
Pay attention to those birds! I would like to share a recent experience that happened to me and my family. Heading out for dinner on Saturday night, we stopped at a gas station for a few items....
Display Old Glory with respect and be proud of those who defend her
He asks for only one thing during each unscheduled and frantic call; he asks if people care, if we know what promise is being offered to these strangers so far away? Whether Republican, Democrat, Independent, or the many shades in-between, our son needs...
Maybe we should sue the Times-News for public endangerment
I don't mind that the Times-News has vendors selling newspapers. What I do object to is that they are a traffic danger. Let them set up in a parking lot with an entrance and exit that does not impede traffic....
Dr. Shapley-Quinn's suspension is a disservice to the county
I am writing from my perspective as a past member and chairman of the Alamance County Board of Health.From what I read in the paper, I am disappointed to observe what appears to be the willingness of a couple of politicians to use their position...
Online Buzz: Parking, lawsuit, run-off vote
A Times-News story this week about parking problems impacting some businesses in downtown Burlington received lots of thoughtful responses online. Many readers have either operated businesses downtown or shop there. Some said that parking is one of the...
Shapley-Quinn has been a treasure for this county
I cannot comment on the recent article involving Alamance County Medical Director Dr. Kathleen Shapley-Quinn as I have no personal knowledge. I have a tremendous store of professional knowledge of Dr. Kathleen Shapley-Quinn. She is without doubt one of...
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