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A steady rain early...then remaining cloudy with a few showers. Low around 60F. Winds ENE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 100%. Rainfall near a quarter of an inch. Locally heavy rainfall possible..
A steady rain early...then remaining cloudy with a few showers. Low around 60F. Winds ENE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 100%. Rainfall near a quarter of an inch. Locally heavy rainfall possible.
Updated: May 14, 2024 @ 4:47 pm
Nearly all of us know someone we can turn to in times of need.
You know them or others like them; someone who mows the overgrown lawn of an infirmed neighbor, or regularly volunteers at a food bank, or works behind the scenes for the betterment of entire communities.
These are the unsung heroes who live in our towns; people we call friends and neighbors. These are our newsmakers, which also is the name of this inaugural series.
This week, in the spirit of the holidays, The Times-News will give attention to some of these neighbors for their contributions to our communities.
Newsmaker: Jai Baker pushes Alamance County's homeless shelter to be 'a little better every day': Newsmaker
In this first year of our Newsmaker series, we'll profile a World War II veteran from Burlington who at 99 years old still sings with a Black male chorus. We'll also profile a man who was instrumental in the revitalization of downtown Gibsonville.
We'll highlight a couple who help feed and clothe the homeless in Burlington and a local pastor and business owner also works to help feed those in need. Readers can expect to learn about a woman working to make vaccinations available to those in her east Burlington neighborhood.
In our inaugural Newsmaker article running with this introduction, read about a veteran who not only provides the homeless of Alamance County a place to shelter, but also helps them find a path toward work and homes of their own.
And don't be shy in telling us about others in our community deserving of attention for their works. You can reach us by emailing news@thetimesnews.com or by messaging us at the Times-News Facebook page.
This article originally appeared on Times-News: The Newsmakers of Alamance County: Series to highlight local unsung heroes
