GRAHAM – The Turner Family Farm, home of revolutionary war patriot James Turner Jr., located at 2458 Brucewood Rd. in Graham, has been nominated to be recognized as an historic landmark. This is the site of Revolutionary War Patriot James Turner Jr’s Family Farm. James was born in Pennsylvania circa 1758. The …
Alamance Parks Announces Champion Tree 2019 Winners
Alamance Parks is pleased to recognize four new Champion Trees in Alamance County. The winners are:
New Species: Winged Elm, Ulmus alata, 249 points Black Oak, Quercus velutina, 206.75 points Shagbark Hickory, Carya ovata, 253.75 points New Update: Yellow Poplar, Liriodendron tulipifera, 352.75 points
Champion Tree of Alamance County began in 2012 and celebrates the many wonderful …
Red Ribbon Week in Alamance County
Alamance County Board of Commissioners Proclaimed October 23rd-31st, 2019 as “Red Ribbon Week” in Alamance County. Broadview Middle School Students, Chase Davis and Loriselle Acevedo pictured with the Board of Commissioners read the proclamation during their October 21st regular meeting.
Seventh Rabies Case of 2019 Confirmed in Alamance County
BURLINGTON – On October 22, the North Carolina State Laboratory of Public Health in Raleigh confirmed Alamance County’s seventh case of rabies for the year.
On October 18, Burlington Animal Services was notified that a raccoon and two dogs were in an altercation on Fairview Street in Burlington. Alamance County Animal Control sent …
Health Department Begins Offering Vaccinations for 2019 Flu Season – Flu Shots Now Available to the Public
BURLINGTON – Flu season is upon us and the Alamance County Health Department wants you to protect yourself and your family. Monday, October 7, the health department began offering seasonal flu shots to the public.
This year, the health department will be providing the following vaccine options to the public:
Quadrivalent flu vaccine injection …
REGISTRATION EXTENDED FOR VETERANS PARADE
The deadline for registration in the Veterans Parade is now Thursday, October 17, 2019.
The parade honors our county’s veterans who gave so much in service to their country. The deadline is now extended to give as many people and groups as possible the chance to take part. All Alamance County veterans are …
Mebane Public Library Closed October 11-13
Alamance County Public Libraries announces the temporary closure of the Mebane Public Library due to building maintenance. The Library will close on Thursday, October 10 at 6pm and reopen on Monday, October 14 at 9am.
Patrons are encouraged to check out the library’s electronic resources found at Alamancelibraries.org or visit another …
6th Annual Trailathlon – October 26, 2019 – 9am
Join the Haw River Trail and the community of Saxapahaw for our Annual Trailathlon, a Haw River Trail fundraiser. This multi-sport adventure brings together families and athletes of all abilities and skill levels to enjoy the natural recreation opportunities of the Haw River corridor. The race starts with a two-mile round trip …
Six Confirmed Cases of Mumps on Local University Campus
BURLINGTON- Three additional cases have tested positive for mumps, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to six.
“We continue to implement our local public health response which has included up to this point offering vaccinations to the university population, identifying individuals with possible symptoms and supporting the university in increasing awareness” …
Alamance County 2020 Census Executive Committee Convenes – UPDATED
Edit: Corrected Meeting Date
With the upcoming spring launch of the 2020 Census, Chair Amy Scott Galey of the Alamance County Board of Commissioners has convened a 2020 Census Executive Committee. This committee made up of community leaders will help lead the charge in ensuring that all Alamance County residents are counted in …