Monthly Archives: October 2026
Law Enforcement recognition ceremony slated for Thursday, Oct. 22
Seven local law enforcement officers from agencies in Alamance County will be recognized for their significant contributions to the community, and how they personify...
SAFE, Inc. receives grant for programs
The Truliant Foundation has given its first Bridge Grant to SAFE, Inc of Graham. The grant will provide $15,000 each year for three years...
Burlington’s city staff propose ways to expedite improvements to substandard homes
Burlington’s legal department has proposed a couple of rule changes that could fast track the renovation or removal of dilapidated homes.
Sherri Childress, Burlington’s assistant...
Elon town council forced to untangle its own incomprehensible parking decision
Elon’s town council was trooped down memory lane earlier this week in order to reconstruct a convoluted decision that its members reached in September...
Consultant to roll out vision for North Church Street corridor
Consultants in the city of Burlington’s hire are putting the finishing touches on a plan that could serve as a road map for the...
Ready, set. . . vote; early voting underway, continues through Oct. 31
The Elmira Community Center at 810 Wicker in Burlington is one of five polling places that Alamance County’s board of elections has mobilized for...
Graham city council votes, 3-2, for new playground equipment for Marshall St. Park
One council member wonders aloud: why city parks only in certain areas of Graham
A divided city council voted, 3-2, this week to authorize the...
Misplaced priorities for Rescue Unit
Leaders of the local Alamance County Rescue Unit have been making the rounds lately, trying to persuade local municipalities to jump on their bandwagon...
Closing busy traffic lanes in Burlington is just plain dumb
We never cease to be amazed at the ridiculous ideas some consultants can come up with, given the thousands of taxpayer dollars some government...
Elon travels to Palo Alto to take on Stanford
By Bob Sutton
Special to The Alamance News
Elon’s football team will be California dreamin’ this week.
The Phoenix plays at Stanford on Saturday, with this matchup...
