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Mebane planning board approves three rezoning issues

The historically black West End community in Mebane could see two additional new homes, based on the recommendations from the city’s planning board this...
Area Happenings

Law Enforcement recognition ceremony slated for Thursday, Oct. 22

Seven local law enforcement officers from agencies in Alamance County will be recognized for their significant contributions to the community, and how they personify...

SAFE, Inc. receives grant for programs

Burlington’s city staff propose ways to expedite improvements to substandard homes

Graham city council votes, 3-2, for new playground equipment for Marshall St. Park

Burlington city council endorses special property tax to raise funds for nonprofit rescue unit

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Cities & Towns

Burlington

Burlington offers incentives to companies big and small

City schedules hearing for anonymous company that's planning a $62.5 million investment at the southern edge of Burlington’s municipal limits A Mebane-based manufacturer has decided...

Burlington council member promises action on juvenile violence following shootings

LabCorp will pay $2.3 million to 44 states for 2019 data breach

County loses its health director, while Burlington gains new asst. city manager

Elon town council clamps down on parking along four residential streets

SPORTS

Southern Alamance Hall of Famer suffers health incident

By Bob Sutton Special to The Alamance News Supporters of the youth and school-aged wrestling community in North Carolina are seeking support to assist former Southern...

Eastern knocks off Williams, stays in title hunt; Western nips Cummings; Southern rolls

By Bob Sutton Special to The Alamance News Braxton Ballard threw two of his three touchdown passes to Hunter Eichmann, Sammy Raphael ran for two touchdowns,...

Friday night games: Teams battle for position in standings

By Bob Sutton Special to The Alamance News Here’s a look at Friday night’s football games in the Mid-Carolina Conference: Williams at Eastern Alamance The winner of this...

Elon travels to Palo Alto to take on Stanford

By Bob Sutton Special to The Alamance News Elon’s football team will be California dreamin’ this week. The Phoenix plays at Stanford on Saturday, with this matchup...

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POLITICS

2026 Elections

Has Democratic Party pulled support from county commissioner candidate Sean Ewing?

QUESTION: Has the Alamance County Democratic Party pulled its support from Sean C. Ewing’s campaign for Alamance County’s board of commissioners?  ANSWER: It appears that...

Graham city councilman wary of mayor’s new committee, link to Democratic campaign contributions

New commissioner sworn in

Local Government

Thompson, library boosters want review of library committee appointment rules

Some commissioners say library committee commenters simply trying to make pre-election political points The words “quiet, please” may still get plenty of play from Alamance...

Commissioners add ‘opt-out’ option to rural trash collection franchises

Commissioners vote 4-1 to add 'opt-out' option so residents can select their own service provider, but didn't finalize selection of vendor(s) for county's new...

Commissioners OK adding DSS staff ahead of new Medicaid mandates

Alamance County’s commissioners have signed off on a plan that will allow the county’s department of social service to add 11 staff members to...

Commissioners postpone decision on trash, recycling contracts

Alamance County’s leaders may be about to scrap the longstanding policy that gives certain trash haulers the exclusive right to pick up curbside trash...

County to select contractor for EMS base after completing long-delayed land swap with developer

After nearly two years of site-related delays, Alamance County is about to select a contractor to develop a new EMS station that will eventually...