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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

EDITORIALS & COLUMNISTS

Cities & Towns

Burlington

Flock camera opponents back before Burlington city council

Opponent says she discovered provisions in Burlington's contract with Flock that allows the company to share data with other agencies and government agencies –...

Graham police clerk fired, charged by SBI with falsifying time cards

Burlington offers incentives to companies big and small

Burlington council member promises action on juvenile violence following shootings

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

SPORTS

Friday Night: Notable matchups dot slate for area teams

By Bob Sutton Special to The Alamance News Here’s a look at Friday night’s games in the Mid-Carolina Conference: Western Alamance at Williams Both teams have lost twice...

Williams girls capture regional title in golf

By Bob Sutton Special to The Alamance News Gabriella Moorehead was the individual medalist as the Williams girls’ golf team won the Class 6-A East Regional on...

Alamance Christian reaches state semifinals in boys’ soccer

By Bob Sutton Special to The Alamance News Alamance Christian School’s boys’ soccer team has advanced to the North Carolina Christian School Association’s  Class 2-A state...

River Mill advances in state volleyball playoffs

By Bob Sutton Special to The Alamance News Only River Mill made it through the second round of the volleyball state playoffs among Alamance County teams. Here’s...

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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

County tentatively renew deals with existing waste, recycling haulers

After weeks of hemming and hawing, Alamance County’s commissioners have tentatively agreed to retain the two waste haulers that presently provide curbside trash and...

Burlington mayor, council want to discuss library appointment process with commissioners

Burlington’s elected leaders have hurled themselves into the fray over an interjurisdictional advisory board that weighs in on the policies and operations of Alamance...

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...