Please join us in celebrating two years of The Stepping Up Initiative as we raise awareness about our efforts to reduce the number of people with mental illness in jail—a national crisis.
Special Program to begin promptly at 12:15 p.m.
Kody Kinsley, Deputy Director of NC Division of MH/DD/SAS and Kurtis Taylor, Executive Director of Alcohol/Drug Council of NC—as well as other community leaders will be on hand to share what efforts are underway.
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.
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
Come join Safe Kids for a day full of fun & games. Bike Safety Rodeo, Jr. Fire Fighter Challenge, Pedestrian, Home, Water & Motor Vehicle Safety all located in the parking lot adjacent to Dunham’s Sports. Operation Medicine Drop Drive Thru will run 11am-2pm. Special Appearances by Sparky the Fire Dog, Chucky the Chipmunk, McGruff the Crime Dog & more!
Then come inside for more Health & Safety vendors as well as summer programming including Camps, Classes, Tutoring & more. Face Painting provided by GatFaces, Arts & Crafts provided by Alamance Arts & Painted Grape.
Demonstrations will be located at the Stage behind the Information Desk
Alamance County is now accepting applications for its upcoming Spring 2018 County Government Academy. The academy is free and 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 March 13th and will conclude on May 15th.
The County Government Academy helps participants understand 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.
RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services and the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners will convene a meeting of the Nominating Committee for Cardinal Innovations with representatives from the 20 Cardinal counties on Thursday, Dec. 14 at 9 a.m. At this meeting, the Nominating Committee will review the applicants and select board members for Cardinal Innovations that represent the counties, while ensuring compliance with statutory requirements.
What:
Meeting of the Nominating Committee for Cardinal Innovations
When:
Thursday, Dec.14, 9 a.m.
Where:
Alamance County Offices Annex Building
201 West Elm St.
Graham, NC, 27253
On October 6, 2017, at the Carrington Scott Campus of Alamance Community College, hundreds gathered for the dedication and ribbon cutting of the new Advanced Applied Technology Center.
The center’s purpose is to prepare students for 21st-century careers in fields that will remain local, are in high demand, and pay good wages. The center’s focus includes technology-driven fields such as AC / heating and refrigeration, automotive systems, computer integrated machining, mechatronics engineering, and welding. The center’s funding came from many sources, including private and public funds.
Local officials attending and participating in the event include Representative Mark Walker, State Senator Rick Gunn, State Representative Stephen Ross, Commissioners Chairman Eddie Boswell, Vice Chairman William Lashley, Commissioner Amy Scott Galey, and County Manager Bryan Hagood.
Ribbon Cutting and Tour of Advanced Applied Technology Center
Ribbon Cutting and Tour of Advanced Applied Technology Center
Ribbon Cutting and Tour of Advanced Applied Technology Center
Chairman Eddie Boswell
Vice Chairman William Lashley with wife Peggy Lashley
Commissioner Amy Scott Galey
County Manager Bryan Hagood
Dr. Algie Gatewood
ACC Choir Sings National Anthem
Dr. Algie Gatewood
Ribbon Cutting and Tour of Advanced Applied Technology Center
William Gomory
Chairman Eddie Boswell
Cynthia Day Collie
MIranda Korarba
Zachary Uzodimma
Dan Gerlach
Rep. Mark Walker
Sen. Rick Gunn
Rep. Stephen Ross
Ribbon Cutting and Tour of Advanced Applied Technology Center
Ribbon Cutting and Tour of Advanced Applied Technology Center
Ribbon Cutting and Tour of Advanced Applied Technology Center
Ribbon Cutting and Tour of Advanced Applied Technology Center
Ribbon Cutting and Tour of Advanced Applied Technology Center
Ribbon Cutting and Tour of Advanced Applied Technology Center
Ribbon Cutting and Tour of Advanced Applied Technology Center
Ribbon Cutting and Tour of Advanced Applied Technology Center
Ribbon Cutting and Tour of Advanced Applied Technology Center
Ribbon Cutting and Tour of Advanced Applied Technology Center
Ribbon Cutting and Tour of Advanced Applied Technology Center
Ribbon Cutting and Tour of Advanced Applied Technology Center
Ribbon Cutting and Tour of Advanced Applied Technology Center
Ribbon Cutting and Tour of Advanced Applied Technology Center
Ribbon Cutting and Tour of Advanced Applied Technology Center
Ribbon Cutting and Tour of Advanced Applied Technology Center
Ribbon Cutting and Tour of Advanced Applied Technology Center
Ribbon Cutting and Tour of Advanced Applied Technology Center
Ribbon Cutting and Tour of Advanced Applied Technology Center
Ribbon Cutting and Tour of Advanced Applied Technology Center
Ribbon Cutting and Tour of Advanced Applied Technology Center
Ribbon Cutting and Tour of Advanced Applied Technology Center
Ribbon Cutting and Tour of Advanced Applied Technology Center
Alamance County Landfill officials are pleased to announce a household hazardous waste collection day on Saturday, October 21, 2017 from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. The site of the collection has changed for this event. The location will be in Holly Hill Mall’s parking lot, outside of Dunham’s Sports and behind Starbucks. The entrance will be on International Drive which is at the back of the mall. The address for Holly Hill Mall is 309 Huffman Mill Road, Burlington.
“We were approached earlier this year to consider changing locations in order to make it easier for residents on the western side of the county to participate. The Town of Elon assisted us with locating and obtaining a site with enough space to accommodate the anticipated participants,” says Assistant Solid Waste Director Emily Ball. “This continues to be an opportunity for citizens to properly dispose of unwanted materials they may have had for some time. We receive many calls from conscientious citizens asking what they should do with their unused paints, pesticides and household hazardous waste materials. We offer collection days where the public can dispose of these products free of charge. This is Alamance County Landfill’s 15th year offering a Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program, and it continues to be a popular and valuable service to citizens.”
The following is a general list of materials that will be accepted on October 21st.
Automotive products including brake fluid, antifreeze, used motor oil up to 5 gallons per customer, motor oil filters, gasoline
Pesticides and insecticides including poisons, aerosols, weed killers
Miscellaneous materials such as acids, bases, kerosene, lead-based and electronic batteries, photographic chemicals, swimming pool chemicals, mercury, fluorescent light tubes
Latex and oil-based paint and spray paint
Propane Cylinders – (Grill and camp size ONLY)
Materials NOT acceptable for collection include:
explosives/ammunition
radioactives/smoke detectors
medical waste including sharps
electronics/televisions/computers
This free rain or shine collection event is for Alamance County residents only. No waste from businesses or commercial sources will be accepted. Members of the agricultural community are encouraged to participate in the event.
Alamance County Landfill sponsors this bi-annual event. Co-sponsors for this collection include Town of Elon, Alamance County Cooperative Extension, and the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (NCDA&CS) Pesticide Disposal Assistance Program (PDAP).
The October 4th meeting for the Voluntary Ag District has been changed and will be held Thursday, November 2, 2017 at 12:00p.m., at the Agriculture Building Auditorium located at 209 N. Graham Hopedale Rd. Burlington. Please contact the Alamance Soil and Water Conservation office if you have any questions.
The Fall County Government Academy kicked off its first night with “Meet the Commissioners” night. Chairman Eddie Boswell, Commissioner Amy Galey, and Commissioner Bob Byrd discussed their roles as elected officials. They also took questions from the participants.
It’s not too late! There are a few more slots available if you would like to submit your application. Please visit https://www.alamance-nc.com/county101/sign-up/ to sign up no later than Friday, September 8th.
