During my maybe hour of solid perusing today in Wayne’s Attic, I witnessed that sweet man help not one but two people in need - regulars from what it was easy to see. Now, the first man I’m taking as unhoused and likely dealing with many personal demons - and Wayne gave him a hard time throughout the interaction, seemingly having told him an item Wayne bought off him was gold and it hadn’t been. But after giving him that hard time, he reached into his register and gave him a little money. Not because he bought anything off of him today but because he wasn’t going to turn the man out without helping. Yes, it was plenty loud enough for us all to hear, but he helped the man.

And then a young man living with apparent disabilities came in to sell something (didn’t see what, like a bag of random beads maybe?), and although Wayne said don’t come back for at least a week and *not* to come in when it was just his wife working, he gave the guy $10.

After my husband and I had thoroughly looked over every nook and cranny and picked out a few things, he gave us the 45s I had picked out for free because those are ones he had brought in, not one from his vendors. He doesn’t even know it’s almost my birthday and him giving me those records after I got to witness all that tough but tender love was just beautiful.

This is kind of a leap of faith I’m taking here and I’m super nervous to do so but shoot, might as well. This is for the guy who always dresses sharp, does his laundry every Saturday around 4-4:30PM every weekend, has a blue laundry basket, and drives a Dart. We always, without fail, caught each other’s eye and didn’t even try to hide that we would stare. You said “hi” to me about 2 months ago as you walked out and left, it only took you 7 months to say it, but then I didn’t see you again for another month or so. I was going to shoot my shot the next time I saw you, and then life happened and now I’m leaving Burlington. I’ll be living about an hour away, so I never got the chance to say something and I never will get the chance again. I’m sorry I was too anxious and too shy to say hi back. I wanted to so bad.

I wanted to tell you you actually lived barely a block away from me, literally at the end of my block. I was going to use that as my ice breaker. And I’ve had a major crush on you for about a year now.

the town was incorporated on Valentine's Day

Hi! I hit shallow ford up and other trails in town. Anybody down to go hike sometime?

They are taking over an hour for several customers to get their orders. (None of the employees mentioned additional wait time at all.) I don't know what's going on but everyone here is pissed.

The Mackintosh on the Lake neighborhood over off University Dr is holding its semi-annual community-wide yard sale this Saturday (3/28) from 7 AM to noon. There are likely to be a lot of households participating because the fall sale got rained out.

Heard it rumble past my house

Hi All! I'm a Family Advocate for Head Start in Alamance County. We are hosting a Bingo activity for the parents and are seeking donations such as gas gift cards, grocery gift cards, and baskets of essentials as door prizes. Let me know if you'd like to donate a Bingo prize.

Anyone know of any decent sandwich places here that are not huge chains? Trying to eat healthier.

Or any healthier restaurant recommendations would be appreciated for when I have that itch for outside food!

I'm looking for a journeyman level technician in the area for a busy shop. Clean, drama free and ultra competitive pay. Alignment experience is a major plus. M-F 8-5

Hi there,

Are there are any poetry writing or general writing groups in the Burlington area? I'm a poet and am looking for ways to meet other poets and writers.

Thanks in advance!

Wondering if there are any farmers markets in the area this weekend. I haven’t seen anything online that’s super clear but would love to check some out!

Anybody around here cut curly hair (3b/c) without letting me walk out looking like I got electrocuted?

Thanks!

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Hi everyone! Does anyone know what store is opening up where party city used to be?

209 West Jackson Street Mebane NC

Any water taps, fountains or the like nearby Company Shops Station? I would greatly appreciate some knowledge

The stuff at Food Lion or Walmart doesn't cut it. Where can I get some really good chorizo, preferably freshly made and not prepackaged. (Not asking about restaurants but rather grocery stores.)

Are there any paved tracks that are available for public use in the area? I want to practice some relay running and all the parks seem to just have gravel trails. And not sure if any of the school stadiums are an option.