Monthly Archives: March 2026
Western girls pass soccer test vs. Eastern
By Bob Sutton
Special to The Alamance News
Through the opening month of the season, Western Alamance’s girls’ soccer team obtained victories on a regular basis.
But...
When is a public hearing not a public hearing?
We often give the caveat that this newspaper’s publisher is not an attorney.
But in most cases, one doesn’t have to have a law degree...
Mebane planning board recommends rezoning for multifamily housing project on West Holt Street
The Mebane planning board has voted unanimously to recommend rezoning two parcels totaling 0.48 acres at 421 West Holt Street, beside the city’s Holt...
Extended stay hotel rezoning denied, leaving existing hotel plan in place
A divided Burlington planning and zoning commission has recommended denial of a developer's request to rezone property for a new extended stay hotel, WoodSpring...
Graham city council approves conditional rezoning for behavioral therapy service
Graham’s city council has approved conditional business rezoning for .22 acres at 602 Washington Street to allow for the operation of a behavioral therapy...
Town mgr. proposes 5¢ (14.3%) hike in property taxes, 5% increase in water and sewer rates
Elon’s town manager has unveiled a proposed budget that would add 5 cents (or 14.3 percent) to the town’s property tax rate in order...
Alamance News publisher challenges legality of hearing on application for Elm Street park
Tom Boney, Jr., editor and publisher of The Alamance News, appeared at a special meeting for Graham’s Historic Resources Commission Tuesday night, hoping to...
Cummings’ Cotton posts high finishes in indoor nationals
By Bob Sutton
Special to The Alamance News
Cummings athlete D’Anna Cotton was the runner-up in one event and placed in two others in the Adidas...
College baseball roundup: Southern, Western, Burlington School alums make their marks
By Bob Sutton
Special to The Alamance News
Former Southern Alamance baseball players Parker Evans and Blake Freeman are among the three tri-captains for the Division...
Burlington planning board to consider newest rezoning request – O&I in western part of city, in eastern Guilford County
A number of potential new projects have begun to percolate inside the bounds of an industrial park that lies on the westernmost fringes of...
