Monthly Archives: September 2022
Commissioners sign off on contract to lease proposed facility for new ‘diversion center’
Alamance County’s commissioners have approved a multi-million-dollar deal for a facility that will provide mental health services to people who may otherwise languish in...
ALCOVETS balloon festival this weekend
ALCOVETS will hold a Balloon Festival this weekend, September 9-11, at Cedarock Park, 4242 R. Dean Coleman Road in Burlington. This year’s festival will...
Friends of the Library Book Sale begins Friday at May Memorial
The basement of May Memorial Library has been thrumming with activity as the Friends of the Alamance County Libraries get ready for their annual...
Friday Night Lights Preview: Only intracounty Friday game is Western at Southern
By Bob Sutton
Special to The Alamance News
Here’s a look at upcoming Friday night’s football games involving teams from Alamance County:
Western Alamance at Southern Alamance
Western...
Williams linebacker sets school tackling record; meanwhile running back puts on offensive show, scores 3 touchdowns
By Bob Sutton
Special to The Alamance News
Williams linebacker Will Rhodes had so many things to concentrate on during last week’s game at Southern Alamance.
He...
Six youths arrested Wed. afternoon after crashing stolen vehicle into police SUV
Six juveniles wound up in police custody on Wednesday after a high-speed pursuit in Burlington that ended when the suspects crashed a stolen vehicle...
Mebane Sheetz to close for about 5 months
Drivers looking for a place to refuel or stock up on snacks around Mebane will need to take a detour for a few months.
Starting...
Commissioners lend their unanimous support to revised plans for proposed charter school
It wasn’t a new talking point so much as the pointed horn of a narwhal that confronted Alamance County’s commissioners this week when they...
BREAKING TUES.: Economic incentives hearing set for California company to open Burlington location
A California-based company that sterilizes medical equipment has cast its eye on the city of Burlington as it searches for a place to serve...
Elon finds benefits of rushing paths; Phoenix hit ground running to begin season
By Bob Sutton
Special to The Alamance News
Elon’s offense might look more diverse this season if one game is an indication.
The Phoenix offense, which often...
