Monthly Archives: February 2026
Celebrating 151 years of local news
“We propose editing and publishing at this place a weekly newspaper, and as evidence of our intention so to do, we, to-day, introduce to...
ABSS terminated 66 employees in 2025 – mostly substitute teachers
The Alamance-Burlington school system dismissed 66 employees – most of whom (57) were substitute teachers who failed to complete the minimum number of required...
Meet the Democratic Candidates for County Commissioner
County commissioner (voters may select 2)
Ramona Allen
Full name: Wilbernetta Ramona Allen.
Nickname, if any: Ramona.
Born: Date of birth: December 17, 1966.
Place of birth: Burlington, Alamance...
Democrats have less contested primary contest
Democrats also have a primary to decide a two-candidate slate for county commissioner.
Facing off for the two Democratic nominations are Mebane city councilman Sean...
Meet the Republican Candidates for County Commissioner
County commissioner (voters may select 2)
Kelly Allen
Full name: Kelly Frazier Allen.
Nickname, if any: N/A.
Born: Date of birth – September 1, 1955.
Place of birth -...
Early voting: Feb. 12-Feb. 28
Early voting for both the Democratic and Republican primaries begins on Thursday, February 12. Registered voters can cast early ballots at the following locations:
•...
GOP commissioner candidates vary considerably on local issues
Voters in next month’s Republican primary will have a rather independent-minded field of contenders to consider for the county’s board of commissioners.
With their contrasting...
Mebane planning board to consider rezoning for 82-home single-family subdivision along Gibson Road
Mebane’s planning board will be asked to consider a conditional rezoning request to allow for the construction of 82 single-family homes on 26.44 acres...
Health dept. to meet in Eli Whitney over ‘forever chemicals’ concerns
Alamance County’s health department will convene a community meeting in Eli Whitney next week to brief residents on a potentially hazardous chemical that has...
Legal Notices, Thursday, February 12, 2026
NOTICE OF PRIMARY ELECTION
ALAMANCE COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA
The statewide primary election will be held on Tuesday, March 3, 2026.
Voters will be asked to show photo...
