Longtime former Gibsonville alderman passes away
By Charity L. Cohen
Special to The Alamance News
Longtime former Gibsonville alderman, Clarence Owen, 84, died last Thursday, January 4.
The cause of Owen’s death hasn’t...
LOCAL HEROES: Williams grads make water rescue in dark at coast
By Bob Sutton
Special to The Alamance News
Two recent Williams graduates were at the forefront of a coastal water rescue on New Year’s Eve.
Caleb Fogleman...
Graham’s mayor takes issue with formula for new municipal occupancy tax on hotels
The mayor of Alamance County’s county seat is apparently having some heartbreak over a proposed new hotel tax that promises to raise some additional...
Bank of America to close Graham branch early next year
Bank of America has announced that it intends to close its Graham branch at 141 South Main Street early next year.
An announcement posted on...
Christmas donations needed by the Salvation Army
As the cost of living continues to rise, The Salvation Army of Alamance County is seeing an increasing demand for social services. Donations received...
TUESDAY: “No speed” rail comes to Elon; train stuck on railroad tracks; all three...
The town of Elon became a de facto “train stop” this morning as a passing freight train ground to an unexpected halt on its...
Rogers ready for school board service, sworn in Mon.
“To me, our school system is not about politics; it is about doing what is best for our students and our staff. We are...
Mebane hires new fire chief who already lives in city, volunteers with fire dept.
The city of Mebane has hired John Wellons as the city’s new fire chief, succeeding veteran fire chief Robert “Bob” J. Louis, whose retirement...
Incumbents, commissioner challengers, judicial candidates first to file for 2024
Alamance County’s incumbent state legislative delegation – state senator Amy Galey, and state representatives Steve Ross and Dennis Riddell, all Republicans – were among...
Amen to That: Dejuana Bigelow sworn in as first black woman Burlington city council...
Judge Larry Brown struck a resolutely spiritual tenor on Tuesday when he ascended the stage of Burlington’s Paramount Theater to swear in the city’s...
