Monthly Archives: August 2026
Helen Theresa “Terri” Lucy Smit Kirchen
Terri Kirchen, 85, of Elon, N.C., died on July 20, 2026 from complications of vascular dementia while in hospice care surrounded by family. She...
Wild fox responsible for fifth case of rabies in Alamance County this year
An infected fox that surfaced in Eli Whitney earlier this month has been credited with the fifth confirmed case of rabies that Alamance County...
Textile company in Burlington to close, lay off 150 employees
A specialty textile manufacturing company has announced that it will close its plant along Anthony Street in Burlington and lay off 150 employees by...
Burlington to allow backyard chickens – again
A failed bid to bring “backyard chickens” to Burlington is about to get another turn in the rotisserie as the city’s elected leaders prepare...
ABSS considers outsourcing classified positions to rein in healthcare and retirement costs
Alamance-Burlington school officials are looking at the possibility of transferring its classified employees – i.e., those whose positions don’t require a state educator’s license...
Council taps attorney Christina Benson to represent Burlington on local ABC board
Burlington city council has tapped attorney Christina Benson for one of the city’s two seats on the appointed board that oversees the state-owned liquor...
Legal Notices, Thursday, August 20, 2026
NOTICE OF PLANNING BOARD MEETING
CONDITIONAL MIXED-USE ZONING REQUEST
The Village of Alamance Planning Board will meet on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at...
BREAKING MON. NIGHT: Alamance County commissioners vote unanimously for one year moratorium on data centers
After hearing from more than three dozen residents – most opposed to allowing data centers in the county and many asking for a two-year...
2026 HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PREVIEW: New coaches, past success serve as backdrop for upcoming football season
By Bob Sutton
Special to The Alamance News
For football teams in Alamance County, some small gains this year could translate to big things.
Four teams are...
Elon town council overrules planning director, OKs request for denser residential use
Elon’s town council has rezoned an irregularly-shaped parcel at University Drive’s juncture with Cook Road to allow its owner to squeeze more homes onto...
