Monthly Archives: April 2025
Commissioners agree to keep ‘banking’ holiday pay for emergency workers
Alamance County’s commissioners have approved a new holiday pay policy that effectively enshrines the use of “banked” holiday pay in lieu of a higher...
Elon to hit up state trust fund for cash to build skate park
Elon’s town council has given a kick start to a state grant application that could ultimately double the funds which the town has available...
Elon double clicks on tech purchase in order to lock in pre-tariff prices
Elon’s town council has agreed to break open the piggy bank in order to fast-track the purchase of some computer equipment that the town’s...
County manager calls for $30.4M in capital outlays for county, schools
Alamance County’s manager has unveiled a one-year spending plan for capital improvements that envisions more than $30 million in outlays on behalf of the...
ABSS projected to lose $4.7M in state low-wealth funding due to rising property values
Alamance-Burlington superintendent Dr. Aaron Fleming warned Tuesday that it’s imperative that ABSS receive the full $5.7 million increase in county current expense funding it...
Graham city council denies rezoning for senior apartments on South Main Street
Graham’s city council has unanimously rejected a rezoning request that would’ve allowed for the construction of an apartment complex for seniors with 60 units...
Elon’s town council votes to join public sector health insurance pool
Elon’s municipal leaders have decided to wade into a local government insurance pool that has proven increasingly popular with public-sector employers eager to reduce...
Mebane citizen heroes, first responders recognized after man repeatedly stabbed at Lowes Foods
Mebane’s city council took time out Monday night to recognize hero citizens and first responders whose quick actions were attributed to saving the life...
Graham council votes 3-2 to allow alcohol sales at Arts Around the Square festival
Graham’s city council has decided to allow four beer or wine vendors to sell alcohol during the restored Arts Around the Square festival scheduled...
New Southern head football coach named
By Bob Sutton
Special to The Alamance News
“Getting to come back to Southern and lead the team in the community where I grew up. There’s...
