š± How Mebaneās boom could reshape Burlingtonās growth and services
Burlington, North Carolina Patch AM: a 4 min readMorning Burlington! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. āļø
In today's newsletter:
- How Mebaneās boom could reshape Burlingtonās growth and services
- See how Burlingtonās ballpark became a launchpad to nationals
Also on today's calendar: Crow Party and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 77 and low of 53 degrees.
- Thursday: Breezy in the morning, temps: high: 69, low: 42.
- Friday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 75 and low of 50 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ From Buc-ee's to Burlington: Mebane boom reshaping Alamance County grow (wfmynews2.com) ā Major retail and Buc-eeās projects in nearby Mebane are already pushing Burlington leaders to plan for more traffic, housing, and emergency services. City officials are upgrading water and sewer lines downtown, reviewing more than 160 developments, and eyeing future fire stations so Burlingtonās infrastructure keeps pace with rapid population growth across Alamance County. 
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ā¢ Caldwell Community College baseball, softball both district champs and headed to nationals (heraldsun.com) ā Burlington Athletic Stadium just hosted a thriller, as Caldwell Community Collegeās baseball team edged Surry 11ā10 to clinch a district title and a trip to the NJCAA Division III World Series. Caldwellās softball team also punched its ticket to nationals, capping a big weekend of college sports with Burlington as a key championship backdrop. Ā Ā Ā
šø Around Burlington
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Upcoming Events in
Burlington
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ā Featured events ā
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Crow Party ā
703 E Davis St, Burlington
5:00 pm
Saturday May 16
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Other local events
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Free Burlington Business Technical Assistance - Business Marketing Part 2 ā
Alamance Dream Center Inc., 1423 N Church St, Burlington
10:00 am -
Specials Showcase Event
Harvey R Newlin Elementary Burlington, NC 27215
5:00 pm -
National Honor Society Spring Induction Ceremony
Hugh M Cummings High Burlington, NC 27217
6:00 pm -
2026 Piedmont Chapter Banquet ā
Alliance Convention Center, Exhibit Hall, 1214 Turrentine St, Burlington
6:00 pm -
MTSS Schoolwide
Eastlawn Elementary Burlington, NC 27217
8:00 am -
May Nature Walk ā T. Gilbert Pearson Audubon Society ā
Cane Creek Mountains Natural Area - Pine Hill Trailhead, 5075 Bass Mountain Rd, Snow Camp
10:00 am -
Ribbon Cutting: Burger King-Mebane
Alamance County Chamber-Commerce 1305 S. Fifth St, Mebane NC
11:00 am -
Dance Class Picture Day (Rejoice, PDC, & Ballet 4-8) ā
Alamance Fine Arts Academy, 335 S Main St, Burlington
5:00 pm -
Intro to AI: A Hands-On Workshop ā
Persnickety Books, 703 E Davis St, Burlington
1:00 pm
Thursday May 14
Friday May 15
Sunday May 17
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š Events Nearby
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Global Committee PLCs (During PLCs)
Eastlawn Elementary Burlington, NC 27217
8:00 am -
Q2 Associates Committee Meeting
Alamance Caswell Home Builders Alamance-Caswell Builders Association 2450 Hanford Rd. Burlington, NC 27215
12:00 pm -
Graham Recreation Commission Monthly Meeting ā
Graham Historical Museum, 135 W Elm St, Graham
6:30 pm -
Specials Showcase Event
Harvey R Newlin Elementary Burlington, NC 27215
5:00 pm
Wednesday May 13
Thursday May 14
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- With so many people rehoming or adopting dogs that when I came across this video on Facebook I wanted to share it.
My guess is you can't see it if you're not on Facebook. It's called the 333 rule when bringing a dog home. Allow the dog 3 days to decompress 3ā¦ (Nextdoor Downtown Burlington) - Hi everyone!
Can someone recommend a reliable, reasonable plumber? (Nextdoor Downtown Burlington)
- Kentucky Fried Chicken posted a job opening for Team Member in Burlington. Apply here.
- CVS Pharmacy, Inc. posted a job opening for District Support Pharmacist Full Time in Burlington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Burlington here.
š Nearby News
Elon
- North Carolina Will Host 2029 FISU Summer Games With $370M Economic Impact Expected (power98fm.com)
- Elon University Students Adapt Toy Cars for Children With Mobility Challenges (kiss951.com)
- In an AI-driven world, the most important skills are still human (highereddive.com)
Alamance
- Alamance County residents raise concerns over proposed housing developments (myfox8.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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