Mission success ends Elon’s foray into ‘diversity, equity, belonging’
In some places, a backlash against “woke” public policy has put an end to initiatives that promote “diversity” and “equity.” In Elon, however, it’s...
Elon’s auditor gives ‘clean’ report on town’s finances from past year
Elon’s independent auditor has given the town’s finances a “clean” bill of health for the fiscal cycle that ended on June 30, 2025.
Becky Loy...
Elon town council approves streetscaping plan depicting “seat wall” in downtown
It acts like a wall; it’s shaped like a bench; and in a pinch, it could serve as a stand for a streetlight.
However you...
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...
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...
Burlington planning board to consider newest rezoning request – O&I in western part of...
A number of potential new projects have begun to percolate inside the bounds of an industrial park that lies on the westernmost fringes of...
Email & text discussions among Graham city council members appear to violate Open Meetings...
Part of an Alamance News investigative report: Graham city council public records
Three veteran Graham city council members appear to be having conversations, via both...
