Monthly Archives: August 2026
Thurs. Night: Elon’s opening victory comes with variety of contributors
By Bob Sutton
Special to The Alamance News
Brady Stober threw for two touchdowns and ran for another in his Elon debut as the Phoenix opened...
Burlington planning board recommends 332-home subdivision on north side of city; plus OKs changes to dormant 362-unit project
Burlington’s planning and zoning commission has given its blessing to a proposed development that could bring up to 332 new homes to an undeveloped...
ABSS begins school year with 47 teacher vacancies, fewest over last four years
The Alamance-Burlington school system began the new 2026-27 school year on Monday with 47 teaching vacancies, ABSS officials told The Alamance News Wednesday.
The number...
Sesquicentennial Park Citizens Committee raising money to buy former park lot
About 30 Graham residents and supporters of restoring the Sesquicentennial Park in Graham turned out Tuesday night for a meeting to assess the possibility...
Alamance Foods confirms expansion plans after getting state-level grant
Alamance Foods has announced that it will press ahead with a proposed expansion in Burlington thanks to the company’s receipt of a state level...
RR crossings throughout Alamance County closed to put down new tracks
Roads at railroad crossings in Burlington, Elon, Gibsonville, and Graham will close to all vehicle traffic starting today (Monday, August 24), to install new...
Legal Notices, Thursday, August 27, 2026
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION
Glencoe Mill, LLC Project No. 7404-011
NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
(August 18, 2026)
In accordance with the National Environmental Policy...
A COMPREHENSIVE REPORT: Residents press for 2-year moratorium on data centers; commissioners approve 1 year
Comprehensive coverage of Monday night public hearing (lasting about 3 hours) on potential moratorium at Alamance County's Historic Court House.
Plenty of residents weigh in,...
Burlington’s city council reaches consensus to expand from 5 to 7 members
Burlington's city council has taken the first steps toward a proposed expansion that could increase its membership from five seats to seven.
The council took...
TBS alum Zion Walker puts on youth camp
By Bob Sutton
Special to The Alamance News
Zion Walker remembered going to a variety of youth basketball camps when he was growing up.
He made sure...
