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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

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...

Lot of factors go into considering changing game dates for area schools

Threatening forecasts for Friday night games most likely cause for changes By Bob Sutton Special to The Alamance News A series of rescheduled football games and some...

Southeast builds big lead, lets defense finish off Williams, continues undefeated season

Eastern bests Western; Southern wins; Cummings falls By Bob Sutton Special to The Alamance News Southeast Alamance’s high-powered offense draws lots of attention, but the Stallions needed...

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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...