🌱 How could Graham’s growth reshape regional policing with Burlington’s help?
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In today's newsletter:
- How could Graham’s growth reshape regional policing with Burlington’s help?
Also on today's calendar: Romeo, You Idiot and 4 more events.
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Today's riddle: The doctor told me to drink carrot juice after a hot bath. - Did it help? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Increasing cloudiness, with a high of 53 and low of 28 degrees.
- Thursday: Rain; breezy in the afternoon, temps: high: 52, low: 47.
- Friday: Mostly sunny and windy, with a high of 56 and low of 24 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Graham's growth, growth, growth leads to costs, costs, costs (alamancenews.com) — Graham officials are wrestling with how to fund new fire stations, police staffing, and road maintenance as rapid residential growth strains services just down the road from Burlington. One idea on the table is partnering with Burlington’s police department for a drone first‑responder program and shared crime analyst, which could influence regional public safety coordination and costs for nearby communities. 
📸 Around Burlington
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Turrentine Middle vs Hawfields Middle School
Turrentine Middle School, 1710 Edgewood Ave, Burlington
5:00 pm
Thursday December 18
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Other local events
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Romeo, You Idiot
Graham High School , 903 Trollinger Rd , Graham
6:00 pm -
Country Line and Couples Dancing
Thataways Youth Center , 1331 Overbrook Rd. , Burlington
6:30 pm -
Romeo, You Idiot
Graham High School , 903 Trollinger Rd , Graham
6:00 pm -
Renae Paige Performs — Lashay's Sidetrack Allie
Lashay's Sidetrack Allie , 2053 W Webb Ave , Burlington
8:00 pm -
Teen 2 Teen Video & Theatre
Burlington Calendar , 1331 Overbrook Rd. , Burlington
7:00 pm -
Heavy New Year
Lucky's Saloon Burlington , 1453 Industry Dr , Burlington
9:00 pm
Thursday December 18
Friday December 19
Saturday December 20
Monday December 22
Wednesday December 31
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Southern Alamance Patriots vs Graham Red Devils
Southern Alamance High , 631 Southern High School Rd , Graham
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Richmond Spiders at Elon Phoenix Basketball
Schar Center , 542 N Williamson Ave , Elon
7:00 pm -
Christmas Cookie Decorating with Treats by Tracey
Toasty Kettlyst Brewery , 106 W Main St , Gibsonville
6:30 pm -
Merry Friendsmas
Burlington Food Hall and Commissary Kitchen , 268 E Front St Suite C , Burlington
7:00 pm -
Norfolk State @ Elon
Schar Center , 542 N Williamson Ave , Elon
1:00 pm
Wednesday December 17
Friday December 19
Saturday December 20
Sunday December 21
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- We haven't found a previous owner so this girl is up for adoption!
She is 6 months old, had all her shots, and is scheduled to be spayed on Dec 30th. She loves to cuddle and is very social! She is also litter box… (Nextdoor MacArthur Ln) - J&R Liquidation is giving away 250 Christmas trees.
They are located at old BMOC outlets. Merry Christmas! At the grocery store. (Nextdoor Oak Pointe)
- MyJobsCorner posted a job opening for Janitorial Jobs: Hiring Immediately! Full Time / Part Time - $18-$47/Hr in Burlington. Apply here.
- Wal-Mart posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in Burlington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Burlington here.
🗞 Nearby News
Elon
- Grief, loss support group provides comfort for Elon faculty, staff (elonnewsnetwork.com)
- Women of Elon (WE) dedicate themselves to internship experiences through transformative fundraising (elon.edu)
- Elon Comm publishes fall 2025 issue of research journal (elon.edu)
Alamance
- 16 people arrested in Alamance County months-long drug investigation, deputies say (wfmynews2.com)
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