10 Tips for Election Day Voters – From the NC State Board of Elections
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Sunday, November 4, 2018
10 Tips for Election Day Voters
RALEIGH, N.C. – The State Board of Elections & Ethics Enforcement offers the following 10 tips for voters as they head to the polls on Election Day – Tuesday, November 6.
1) Polls across North Carolina are open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Voters in line at 7:30 p.m. will be able to cast a ballot. Lines tend to be longer before and after normal business hours.
2) Statewide, about 2,700 precincts will be open Tuesday. Find your Election Day polling place here: https://vt.ncsbe.gov/PPLkup/. Voters may vote in another precinct in their county of residence. However, to ensure you receive your full ballot, go to the precinct for the address where you lived on October 7, 2018.
3) Sample ballots are available through the State Board’s Voter Lookup tool here:https://vt.ncsbe.gov/RegLkup/.
4) Same-day registration is not available on Election Day.
5) Information about judicial candidates and the six constitutional amendments on the ballot is here:https://www.ncsbe.gov/Portals/0/Documents/2018_Judicial_Voter_Guide_(online).pdf.
6) Voters who need assistance at the polls must request that assistance. Individuals who are unable to enter the polling place may vote curbside. Once inside the polling place, voters who experience difficulties should request help from a poll worker.
7) The State Board asks that all voters respect the right of others to participate in the election. Intimidating any voter is a crime. Voters who feel harassed or intimidated should notify an election official immediately.
8) To report an election incident to the State Board, submit it online here.
9) If you present to vote and your name is not on the voter list, you may request a provisional ballot. If you cast a provisional ballot, about 10 days after the election you may check the status of your ballot here: https://vt.ncsbe.gov/RegProvPIN/.
10) Election results will begin posting after 7:30 p.m. at http://er.ncsbe.gov/.
Alamance County WIC Celebrates Black Breastfeeding Week
BURLINGTON – All are invited to join in a celebration in honor of Black Breastfeeding Week, which will take place August 25th through August 31st at Alamance Regional Medical Center (ARMC). Black Breastfeeding Week was created six years ago to help recognize and change the gap in breastfeeding rates between white and black women. There are many reasons to focus on increasing the breastfeeding rate among black mothers during this weeklong celebration, such as the high rate of infant mortality, high rates of diet-related disease, lack of diversity in the lactation field, unique cultural barriers, and a lack of community resources where women of color can seek support.
This is the first year that Alamance County community partners have to come together to take part in the celebration of African American breastfeeding women. The theme this year is #LoveOnTop; lifting up children and women in unison throughout the nation. The Alamance County WIC Program, along with the Lactation Department at ARMC, is hosting a community-wide maternal and child health fair focusing on the health of African American women and their families, and the positive promotion of breastfeeding as a normal and important strategy for building healthy families. The event will be held in the educational classroom at ARMC on Friday August 31st from 10am-1pm. There will be raffle prizes and free food for participants, as well as breastfeeding and nutrition vendors.
The Alamance County WIC Program has one Internationally Board Certified Lactation Consultant and two Breastfeeding Peer Counselors, and the Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Program has been running for almost 10 years.
For more information about this event or for breastfeeding support please contact the Alamance County WIC Program at 336-570-6745.
2018 Alamance County Farmland Preservation Program Application Sign up
The Alamance County Voluntary Agricultural District Board (AVAD) will be accepting applications for the Alamance County Farmland Preservation Program from Sept. 3rd – Sept. 28th, 2018 at the Alamance SWCD Office at 209 N Graham Hopedale Rd. in Burlington. Applications can be picked up at the Cooperative Extension and Soil and Water Office starting September 3rd, 2018.
The NC Dept. of Agriculture and Community Services Farmland Preservation Trust Fund anticipates having $3.3 million statewide to fund applications in the 2018-2019 funding cycle. This program allows each county to submit two applications. The Alamance County VAD Board will select top applicants from the applications received. North Carolina leads the Southeast in lost farmland and Family farms. This funding is made available to encourage Farmland Preservation and protection.
If you have any questions about the program please feel free the Alamance County Soil and Water Conservation District Office.
Brad Moore, Soil and Water Conservation District: 336-290-0380, e-mail brad.moore@alamance-nc.com
Farmland Preservation
Purchase of Development Rights
Applications Now Being Accepted
Due by 5pm, September 28th, 2018
County Government Academy Fall Kick-Off 2018
Now Accepting Applications
Alamance County will kick-off the 2018 Fall County Government Academy on Tuesday, September 11th, 2018. The County Government Academy gives participants a behind the scenes look at the county’s responsibilities and the vital role that county government plays in the community. Join us in learning how your tax dollars are spent!
The academy will run for 10 consecutive Tuesdays from 6:00-8:30pm (the County Landfill session will start at 3:00pm-5:00pm) at various county departments starting on September 1th and will conclude on November 13th.
- September 11th – Orientation, Clerk to the Board, County Manager, & Group Exercise
- September 18th – County Manager, Human Resources, Elections & Group Exercise
- September 25th – Public Safety: Sheriff’s Office, Jail Tour
- October 2nd – Agricultural Services: Cooperative Extension & Soil & Water Conservation
- October 9th – Human Services: Environmental Health, Public Health, and Social Services
- October 16th – Developmental & Technical Services: Inspections, GIS, and Recreation & Parks
- October 23rd – Emergency Services (Part 1): Emergency Management & Central Communications
- October 30th – Emergency Services (Part 2): Fire Marshal & Emergency Medical Services
- November 6th – Solid Waste Management (3:00-5:00pm)*
- November 13th – Geographic Information System, Tax Administration, & Info Technology
- November 19th – Meet & Greet w/ County Commissioners followed by Graduation/Recognition
Class size is limited and academy slots are filled on a first-come, first-serve basis. Participants are asked to commit to attending every session.
Application forms are available online at: http://www.alamance-nc.com/countygovacademy. For more information, please call 336-570-4042 or email: tory.frink@alamance-nc.com.
Pickett Named 2018 Citizen Volunteer of the Year, Finalist and Others Honored
For Immediate Release: June 26, 2018
Contact: Tory Frink, Clerk to Board (336) 570-4042
Frank Bell (2016), Earl Pickett (2018), and Rodney Cheek (2017)
Earl Pickett, Winner of the 2018 Citizen Volunteer of the Year Award
Earl Pickett with Chair Amy Galey
Eddie Boswell at Awards Luncheon
Bob Byrd at Awards Luncheon
The Alamance County Board of Commissioners awarded the “Citizen Volunteer of the Year” and honored other volunteers for their service at a luncheon held on Thursday, June 22. Chair Amy Galey presented the top award to Earl Pickett, Social Services Board Member. He was among eight finalist for the award which was chosen by the county commissioners. Mr. Pickett is third recipient of this award and past winners: Rodney Cheek (2017) and Frank Bell (2016) were also in attendance.
Earl Pickett has been a dedicated member of the Social Services Board since his 2017 appointment through the NC Social Services Commission, whose mission is to promote closer working relationships between County Boards of Social Services. Earl upholds the mission to increase public understanding, acceptance and support of public assistance of social services programs. Earl has fulfilled and served in many capacities for Alamance County Citizens. Mr. Pickett successfully completed the Alamance County Sherriff’s Office Citizens Academy in 2016 as well Alamance County Government Academy to get a better understanding of the services that each county department provides to the community. Since his completion of these community-training opportunities, Earl has been actively participating and advocating for the citizens of Alamance County. Earl is a member of the Child Protection & Fatality Prevention Team of Social Services, where he tirelessly gives his time reviewing cases and identifying gaps in services in our community. During multiple reviews of cases, Earl has facilitated donations for social services families who are in need, through his local church (provided money for transportation for mother to transport her child back and forth to Duke Hospital). Mr. Pickett sits on the Board of Directors for the NC Association of County Board of Social Services, where he was elected by the membership during the October 2018 Annual Meeting to serve as Regional Director for Region II that serves five other counties. In this work, Mr. Pickett advocates for system needs for all DSS agencies across the state. Earl continues to make himself available to mentor young males through Graham Middle School and has offered his services to our Child Welfare Social Workers on several occasions for other young men in need. As a Social Services Board member, Earl is an advocate for Social Services, the citizens we serve and Alamance County Government.
Commissioner Eddie Boswell recognized the nominees for the “Honorable Mention” category and Commissioner Bob Byrd recognized the remaining boards/committees and their staff liaisons.
Citizen Volunteer of the Year Finalist:
- Virginia Gail Miller
- Charles Ansell
- Kelly May
- Foxie Harper
- Ashley Harris
- Lee Isley
- Ravi Balan
Honorable Mention:
- Rena Bennett
- Wilma Jean Gadison
- Gale Pettiford
Members of the following boards/committees were in attendance: Adult Care Home Community Advisory Council; Nursing Home Community Advisory Council; Planning Committee for Services to the Elderly; Board of Equalization and Review; Recreation and Parks Commission; Alamance County Planning Board; Historic Properties Commission; Social Services Board; and Voluntary Agriculture District Board.
The Citizen Volunteer of the Year Award was started in 2016 as a way to recognize volunteers for their commitment and passion for helping others; and honoring an exemplary volunteer who has shown outstanding service to the county. The finalist have to serve on a board or committee that is appointed by the County Commissioners. The County Commissioners review each nomination and make a selection based on the volunteer’s leadership, service and efforts in improving the quality of community life.
Information on serving on a county board/committee can be found on the county website at: https://www.alamance-nc.com/boardscommittees/ .
MVP Southgate Project Community Open Houses
The MVP Southgate project is a proposed natural gas infrastructure system designed to transport clean-burning, affordable natural gas from the Marcellus and Utica regions to growing demand markets in central North Carolina. MVP Southgate will be developed, constructed, and owned by Mountain Valley Pipeline, LLC (Mountain Valley) – and as an interstate pipeline will be regulated by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). PSNC Energy, a local distribution company, will utilize MVP Southgate as a diversified and reliable source of natural gas to serve its customers.
Rabies Vaccination Clinic for Dogs and Cats Planned for May 12, 2018
Rabies Vaccination Clinic for Dogs and Cats Planned for May 12, 2018
Health officials urge residents to keep their pets up-to-date on rabies vaccinations
BURLINGTON – The Alamance County Health Department will be hosting a rabies vaccination clinic on May 12th from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at the Environmental Health Office located at 209 N. Graham-Hopedale Road in Burlington.
The cost of the rabies shot at the clinic will be $5.00 per pet. Pet owners attending the vaccination clinic are reminded to keep dogs on leashes and cats in carriers.
“The best way to protect your pet from rabies is by vaccinating them,” states Environmental Health Director Terri Craver. “State law requires pet owners to stay up-to-date on rabies vaccinations and this clinic is one way to comply with the law at a low-cost.”
To date, there have been no confirmed cases of rabies in 2018 for Alamance County. In 2017, there were three confirmed rabies cases in the county. For more information or questions about rabies control, vaccination requirements, or upcoming clinics, contact the health department’s Environmental Health office at (336) 570-6367.
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Alamance Creek Week March 17-24
Alamance Creek Week is from March 17-24 and includes events sponsored by various local governments and private organizations. You can learn more about Alamance Creek Week at the event’s official website: http://www.alamancecreekweek.org