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Verizon to host virtual career fair open to graduates

By Maria McIlwain | News Editor | July 21

Verizon will host its first nationwide virtual career fair Thursday, July 23 from 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Verizon has targeted many colleges, including Auburn, to participate in the fair.

City Council meets for revenue review

By Emily Esleck | Editor-in-Chief | July 21

The Auburn City Council met Monday night, July 20, to discuss the mid-biennium budget adjustment and the revenue review, which is done every four years, according to David Dorton, public affairs director for the city.

Heat advisory still in effect for Auburn

By Staff Report | July 21

A heat advisory is still in effect for Auburn until Tuesday, July 21, at 10 p.m. According to the National Weather Service, temperatures could range from 94-100 degrees, with the heat index ranging from 105-109 degrees.

Professor emeritus speaks about Harper Lee at Auburn Public Library

By Rachael Taylor | News Writer | July 20

Wayne Flynt, professor emeritus of history at Auburn University and friend of Harper Lee, spoke at the Auburn Public Library on July 20. Lee is the author of “To Kill a Mockingbird” and “Go Set a Watchman,” which came out earlier this month. Flynt, talked in depth about “Go Set a Watchman,” including the success of the book.

UPDATE: Time capsule to be buried downtown July 22

By Sommer Henry | Writer | July 20

Auburn Art invites the Auburn community to participate in "Preserve the Present," a time capsule being buried on July 17. Auburn Art is a gift shop in downtown Auburn and it has joined with the City of Auburn for a project like none other done in downtown Auburn.

Wayne Flynt to speak about Harper Lee and the South

By Maria McIlwain | News Editor | July 20

Wayne Flynt, professor emeritus in the department of history, will give his lecture, “An Interdisciplinary Approach to Understanding Alabama: Harper Lee, To Kill a Mockingbird, Go Set a Watchman and Small Southern Towns,” at the Auburn Public Library at 749 E.

Alumni create moving company in Auburn

By Sommer Henry | Writer | July 19

Two Auburn graduates started "Move Auburn," while in school, and have Auburn to thank for it. Whit Mitchell and Will Forbes were just sophomores at Auburn when the idea of Move Auburn started to take shape. Mitchell, a co-owner of Move Auburn, said he recalls noticing all of the sweaty and unhappy dads moving their child in during his freshman year, but it wasn't until his sophomore year that he thought of the idea to do something about it. "I knew some sorority girls that needed help with moving, and I had some guys that could do it," Mitchell said. "About 30 or 40 parents got in touch with us after that saying that they needed help.

Incident reports from July 7-13

By Staff Report | July 14

The following incident were reported to the Auburn Police Division from July 7-13: July 7: Third-degree domestic violence was reported in Auburn. Second-degree theft of property was reported at the 1900 block of Lee Road 137. Third-degree theft of property was reported at the 400 block of Perry Street.

Collision at the intersection of South College Street and Donahue Drive clear, police investigating cause

By Emily Esleck | Editor-in-Chief | July 13

Police reported to the scene of a two-car collision at the intersection of South College Street and Donahue Drive 7:15 a.m.

Triathletes sprint through Chewacla in first Auburn triathlon

By Maria McIlwain | News Editor | July 12

Running, swimming and biking are all common at Chewacla. However, these sports were combined at the Tri Chewacla Sprint Trathlon on Sunday, July 11. Participants swam 500 meters, biked 12 miles and ran 3.1 miles in the first Auburn triathlon, hosted by Tri Auburn.

Auburn Knights swing through the generations at reunion concert

By Maria McIlwain | News Editor | July 12

The Auburn Knights Orchestra alumni bands of the 1970s-80s, 1990s-2000s and the current Auburn Knights played the night away at the second night of their 85th anniversary celebration Saturday, July 11. The first night featured bands from the 1930s-40s, 1950s and 1960s. We're having a great time," said Fritz Siler, conductor of the 1970s-80s band.

Pearl to lead youth golf clinic

By Evan McCullers | Sports Writer | July 11

Basketball coach Bruce Pearl will team up with PGA Tour golfer Will Wilcox to host a junior golf clinic on Tuesday, July 14.

Syrup Sopping not happening this year

By Maria McIlwain | News Editor | July 10

Loachapoka will be slightly less sweet this October. The annual Syrup Sopping event will not happen this year, marking the first time in 42 years the town has not hosted the event. Sheila Eckman, who sits on the Lee County Commission for District 1, said the event organizers decided not to hold the event, but did not give an exact reason. However, Eckman said she believes they canceled the event so they wouldn't have to report earnings from the event. "I don't think they want to share their financial info," Eckman said. Eckman said the County Commission was not involved in the decision, however, they attempted to set up meetings with the organizers.

Incident reports from June 30-July 6

By Staff Report | July 8

The following incidents were reported from June 30-July 6:

Accident on Interstate 85 blocking traffic

By Staff Report | July 8

An accident involving a 18-wheeler was reported to the Auburn Police Division at 5:43 a.m. on Wednesday, July 8, on Interstate 85 northbound near mile marker 53. According to APD Capt.

Apartment and retail complex coming, softball team recognized

By Maria McIlwain | News Editor | July 7

Auburn students will have another apartment complex to choose from in approximately two years. The building will be a combination of retail and residential areas and will be on the southwest corner of Wright Street and Glenn Avenue, according to Forrest Cotten, director of city planning. Cotten said the property will cater to students. CA Student Living will own the property, located at 201 W.

City of Auburn hosts '80s Timewarp Instagram Contest

By Staff Report | July 7

Starting today, July 6, Auburn Parks and Recreation will be celebrating Parks and Recreation Appreciation Month with an 1980s-themed Instagram contest. Residents are encouraged to visit their favorite parks, recreation facilities and landmarks and take photos or videos of themselves in 80s gear. Upload the photos with #auburnparksrectimewarp and the photo with the most "likes" will get a prize pack. There will be four rounds in the contest.