Dale Edwards

1 week ago | newsoforange.com | Dale Edwards

Until June 27, at the Alamance Arts gallery in Graham, art lovers and admirers can take in a magnificent collection of exciting, soothing, inspiring and provocative work from 30 local artists, including two from Mebane. Susan Kern and Carolyn Bell are among the cast of talented individuals, whose artwork now is exhibited at the Alamance Arts Captain White House gallery at 213 S. Main St. in Graham.

1 week ago | newsoforange.com | Dale Edwards

Last week, the owners of one of Mebane’s most charming businesses announced on Facebook that on July 19, they would close its doors for good. “It’s with mixed emotions that we share Eclection Emporium will be closing,” began the post from Jessica and Jason Carpentier, who first opened a booth in the shop at 110 N. Fourth St. in downtown Mebane as a form of supplemental income.

2 weeks ago | newsoforange.com | Dale Edwards

A name known well in Hillsborough is continuing to gain recognition and grow its reputation in the world of youth gymnastics on the national level. Faulkner’s Elite Gymnastics has once again stuck the landing as a national powerhouse by winning its second National Gymnastics Association (NGA) National Championship in three years. The Graham-based gym claimed the title at the 2025 NGA National Championships, held June 2 –7, in Virginia Beach, Virginia.

2 weeks ago | newsoforange.com | Dale Edwards

Rachel Crook was a single, white business owner who sold fish, nuts and fabric remnants from her small shop, Crook’s Corner, on West Franklin Street in Chapel Hill. Everything about Crook — her personality, interests and willingness to work any kind of odd job to pay for her schooling — was stitched together like a vibrant quilt. She was well-respected and well-liked. For two decades, Crook pursued her Ph.D. in economics at UNC-Chapel Hill.

3 weeks ago | newsoforange.com | Dale Edwards

On 6.7 acres of undeveloped land on Manhattan’s East Side, 41 massive video screens tower over walking trails, creating an immersive outdoor installation that can be seen now and throughout the summer. The screens feature stories from folks across the nation, including the owner of a family farm in Cedar Grove. Path of Liberty: That Which Unites US offers an intimate look at what it means to be American, told through large-scale portraits, stunning landscapes and captivating interviews.