Monthly Archives: August 2021
New census data shows Alamance County growth between 2010 to 2020
Fastest growing areas within the county: Swepsonville, Mebane, and Green Level
Census data released by the U.S. Department of Commerce on Thursday shows that Alamance...
Sheriff converts two patrol cars to run on propane-based fuel
The office of Alamance County’s sheriff has come up with a way to fuel its patrol cars that could be a real steal for...
Proposed sale of former pharmacy bursts county’s plan to move elections office
A routine update on Alamance County’s facilities this week brought the metaphorical wrecking ball down on a plan to consolidate its election-related operations on...
Commissioners allow tax office to outsource part of next reval
Jeremy Akins earned his chops as Alamance County’s tax administrator more than four yeas ago when he presided over a staff-driven revaluation that proved...
Builder pitches new plans for townhome development in Whitsett
A Greensboro-based homebuilder faced a distinctly tough sell last week as it presented its own vision for a townhome community that another developer had...
If candidate wins city council race, will her police captain husband be fired?
An ominous warning from Graham’s outgoing mayor has apparently given cold feet to one candidate in this year’s race for Graham’s city council.
Brooke Flood,...
Law enforcement: recent shootings are mostly by teenaged juveniles, some who are in gangs
Alamance County law enforcement officials and the district attorney came together Friday to underscore the importance and severity of the crimes being committed, mostly...
Mebane robbery, other criminal activity also believed to be connected to juvenile shootings
Recent criminal activity in Mebane is also believed to be connected to the string of shootings across the county, many now believed to be...
Burlington police asking for public’s help to find 13 suspects
Burlington's police department is asking for the public's help in locating thirteen individuals wanted for various crimes. There are five new suspects on the...
ACC to ask county for extra $3.1M to cover cost overruns – so far – for first two bond projects
Additions tally to 8 to 15 percent more than voters approved in 2018
Alamance Community College officials said this week that they will ask Alamance...
