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Election Day Information for Voters

Written by Alamance Webmaster on . Posted in Announcements, Community, Elections, General News, Public Events.

Please also note, Mayco Bigelow Center (North Park Community Center), is undergoing driveway improvements to the main entrance driveway on Sharpe Road. The Polling Place and parking lot can still be accessed by using the main entrance driveway on Sharpe Rd or by using the side/rear entrance via Ross Street and North Park Road.

The Mayco Bigelow Center (North Park Community Center) is the polling place for the North Burlington Precinct and is open to voters.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Monday, Nov. 7, 2016
PATRICK GANNON, PIO, NC State Board of Elections

SBE: Election Day Information for Voters

RALEIGH, N.C. – The following are 5 things North Carolina voters should remember as they head to the polls on Election Day, Tuesday, November 8.

1) Polls across North Carolina are open Tuesday from 6:30 a.m. until 7:30 p.m. Those in line at 7:30 p.m. will be able to cast their ballot. Lines in some locations tend to be longer before and after normal business hours.

2) Same-day registration is not available on Election Day. As of Nov. 5, nearly 6.9 million people were registered to vote in North Carolina.
3) Precinct polling locations and sample ballots are available under “NC Polling Place Search” here or the “NC Public Voter Search” here. About 2,700 precincts will open across North Carolina on Tuesday.
4) 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 may alert a poll worker to request help.
5) The State Board of Elections asks that all voters respect the right of others to participate in the election. Intimidating any voter is a crime. Also, please be courteous toward others at the voting place, regardless of differences of opinion, and remain calm at all times. If at any time a voter feels harassed or intimidated at a polling place, the voter should notify an election official immediately.

Election results will begin posting after the close of polls at http://er.ncsbe.gov/.

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Alamance County Register of Deeds Office kicks off its Thank a Veteran Program

Written by Alamance Webmaster on . Posted in Announcements, Community, County News, General News, Public Events, Register of Deeds, Veterans.

The Alamance County Register of Deeds Office kicked off its Thank a Veteran Program on Tuesday, November 1, 2016.  The program encourages veterans to record their discharge papers (DD 214) with the Register of Deeds Office.

Once recorded, the veterans receive a card with their photo on it.  The card is recognized by participating Alamance County business owners who have agreed to offer the veterans a discount or an incentive to patronize their business.

The event was highlighted by refreshments and vendors from other county offices like the tax department, Veterans Services, the library, and Alamance Community College.

Its success was evident in the turnout (close to 100 discount cards were issued) and in the camaraderie amongst the veterans who were clearly happy with being recognized for the sacrifices they have made for their country.

The Thank a Veteran Program is a free, permanent program.  Veterans can record their DD 214s and receive their discount cards between 8:00 am and 4:30 pm Monday through Friday, except holidays.  Any questions from veterans or business owners wishing to participate can be directed to the Register of Deeds Office at 336-570-6565.

People at Thank a Veteran Program Kickoff
People at Thank a Veteran Program Kickoff
People at Thank a Veteran Program Kickoff

Alamance County 9/11 Memorial Unveiled

Written by Alamance Webmaster on . Posted in 9/11 Memorial, Announcements, Commissioners, Community, County Manager, County News, General News, Public Events.

Saluting those Lost on September 11, 2001
Group Saluting those Lost on September 11, 2001

On September 11, 2016, on the fifteenth anniversary of the attacks on the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Pennsylvania, the citizens of Alamance County were able to view the memorial to the lives lost on that day and to the men and women who made up the first responders that answered the call of duty.

A metal sculpture, titled “Rise”, containing a cube made from the steel of World Trade Center Tower 2, designed and constructed by Casey Lewis of Beechwood Metal Works, was unveiled at Swepsonville Fire Department.  The sculpture’s construction was funded in a cooperative effort between private citizens of Alamance County, local businesses, and government entities within Alamance County.

The memorial will move around the county to various locations so that all residents will have an opportunity to interact with the memorial.  It will remain at Swepsonville Fire Department for the next month before moving on.

County Government Academy Fall 2016 Now Accepting Applications

Written by Alamance Webmaster on . Posted in Announcements, Commissioners, Community, County Manager, County News, General News, Public Events.

Alamance County is now accepting applications for its upcoming Fall 2016 County Government Academy. The academy is free and will run for 7 consecutive Tuesdays from 2:00-5:00pm at various county departments starting on September 13th and will conclude on October 25th.

The County Government Academy helps participants learn about the county’s responsibilities and the vital role that county government plays in the community.

Participants must be Alamance County residents. Members serving on board- appointed advisory boards/committees are encouraged to sign-up. 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.

The application is available online at: https://www.alamance-nc.com/county101/sign-up/. For more information, please call 336-570-4042 or email: tory.frink@alamance-nc.com .

*With the exception of the county landfill, all county locations are accessible via Link Transit. For route and schedule information, please visit linktransit.org or call 336-222-LINK (5465).

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County Employees Coordinate Don Wilson Memorial Sock Drive

Written by Alamance Webmaster on . Posted in Announcements, Community, County News, Employees, General News.

Socks Donated Towards Cancer Drive at Don Wilson Memorial Bench
The Don Wilson Memorial Bench
Socks Donated Towards Cancer Drive
County Employees donated socks
2016 Cancer Sock Drive
Employees donated a number of cases and boxes filled with socks
Socks Donated Towards Cancer Drive
The socks arrived at Cone Health Cancer Center at Alamance Regional on Monday, July 11

County Employees Coordinate Don Wilson Memorial Sock Drive to Benefit Cone Health Cancer Center at Alamance Regional Medical Center Patients

Alamance County is pleased to announce that, during the month of June 2016, its employees participated in the Don Wilson Memorial “Mmm… I Look Gooooood” Sock Drive. Employees were encouraged to donate unused, packaged socks to benefit patients at the Cone Health Cancer Center at Alamance Regional Medical Center.

Why socks? When asked, we were told that socks were one of their patients’ most pressing needs, especially for their patients undergoing chemotherapy.

As a result of this drive, the county employees were able to collect 12 cases worth of socks for these patients.  Local businesses also participated by donating socks to this cause, including Gildan, Kayser-Roth, Pro Feet Missionary Team, and the Koury family at Carolina Mills.  Additionally, Hanesbrand Outlet Store in Mebane donated and accepted donations for the drive.

“Our employees are honored to remember Don Wilson by supplying people in the hardest time in their lives with a gift that is so simple and so welcome.  Our employees and community dug deep to give, and we know that Don would be pleased with this outreach.  We would encourage people to take the time to find opportunities like this to make a real impact in our county,” stated Scott Ward, coordinator of the drive.

County employees delivered the socks to the Cancer Center on Monday, July 11.  This date marks the 1st anniversary of Don Wilson’s passing while he was under the care of the center.

Commissioners Attend Groundbreaking Ceremony at ACC

Written by Alamance Webmaster on . Posted in Alamance Community College, Commissioners, Community, County Manager, County News, General News, Public Events.

Alamance County Board of Commissioners attended the groundbreaking ceremony for the Alamance Community College’s Advanced Applied Technology Center on the main campus located on Jimmie Kerr Rd, Graham, NC. In November 2012, a majority of votes were cast in favor of the $15,000,000 bond referendum. The County Commissioners voted unanimously to move forward with the financing of those bonds in September 2014. Today, the Alamance County Board of Commissioners participated in the groundbreaking ceremony of the new Advanced Applied Technology Center that will house programs such as: automotive technology; heating & air conditioning; computer-integrated machining; welding technology; and mechatronics. Chairman Eddie Boswell and Commissioner David I. Smith who was chairman in 2014 gave remarks. Vice Chair Bob Byrd, Commissioners Linda Massey and Roger Parker were in attendance.

Chairman Eddie Boswell
Chairman Eddie Boswell
Commissioner David Smith
Groundbreaking ceremony
Groundbreaking ceremony