Monthly Archives: March 2021
For BPD: no “armed camp” needed, not even a fenced one
Sometimes as we watch various local boards, we just shake our heads, wondering where some ideas come from and why elected officials don’t do...
Federal stimulus funding for ABSS could top $100 million
The final tally in stimulus funding for the Alamance-Burlington school system could ultimately top $100 million under federal legislation passed this week, based on...
Condemnation litigation averted; Gibsonville couple sells town easement for $19.5K
Following two public records requests to the town of Gibsonville, The Alamance News has found that the town started to move toward condemnation litigation...
Nine protest cases scheduled for Wednesday postponed due to cancellation of criminal court for the rest of the week
Nine cases related to the 2020 protests in downtown Graham that were to be heard Wednesday in Alamance County district court will be rescheduled...
Elon aldermen use extra sales tax revenue to finance postponed budget items
Elon’s board of aldermen has placed items deferred during last year’s budgeting process back into its budget after the town brought in $724,000 in...
Two Alamance News reporters recognized for excellence in journalism by state press association
Two Alamance News reporters have been recognized by the state press association for excellence in their writing and reporting skills.
The annual awards have historically...
Graham council forces member to sit out food truck debate
In a rare move among any local jurisdiction, Graham’s city council required council member Jennifer Talley to be removed from discussion and a vote...
Council mulls whether to seek delay in 2021 elections, or urge they be held
State official had recommended all 2021 elections across state be postponed
A state-level dilemma over the timing of this year’s municipal elections drew no shortage...
Attorney says alienation of affection lawsuit against former state senator settled
Attorney for husband whose wife's affections were allegedly alienated from him during affair with state senator says lawsuit is settled; he claims financial payment...
Trial of woman charged with abusing dogs postponed to await psych evaluation
The criminal case against a woman who was arrested in 2017 for the fatal neglect of several German shepherds has apparently gotten snarled over...
