January 4 – Continued Power Issues at Mebane Library
There is still no power at the Mebane Library. The building is also cold with no power over night, so Mebane Library will not be opening today.
UPDATED 11:00 AM – January 3 – Power Issues at Mebane Library
UPDATE: 11:00 AM 1/3/22: Due to ongoing power issues, the Mebane Library will not open today.
10:00 AM 1/3/22: Due to power issues, the Mebane Library will have a delayed opening today. A new opening time will be determined when the power issues have been resolved.
Update: Landfill Resumes Normal Operations
All landfill operations have reopened at 7 am on Thursday, December 16th.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING: Local Landmark Designation of West Grove Friends Meeting House and Cemetery, Snow Camp
Please take notice that the Alamance County Board of Commissioners will hold a joint public hearing on Monday, December 20, 2021, at 7:00 PM to consider the local landmark designation of West Grove Friends Meeting House and Cemetery, located in Snow Camp. Local landmark designation will recognize the church’s exceptional contribution to the history of Alamance County and Snow Camp, and will make the property eligible to apply for an annual 50% property tax deferral as long as the property’s important historic features are maintained.
If you have any questions or concerns about this hearing please contact the Alamance County Planning Department at (336) 570-4053 or visit our website.
The public hearing will be held in the Commissioners’ Meeting Room located on the 2nd floor of the Alamance County Office Building, 124 West Elm Street, Graham NC 27253. All interested citizens are invited to attend.
If any disabled person has a special request for a hearing interpreter or other assistance, please contact the ADA Coordinator at (336) 228-1312 TDD 570-6326.
NOTICE OF BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARING
Please take notice that the Alamance County Board of Commissioners acting as the Alamance County Board of Adjustment will hold a quasi-judicial hearing, pursuant to Section 3.4 of the Alamance County Unified Development Ordinance, on Monday, December 20, 2021, at 6:00 PM to consider the following: an evidentiary hearing on the application for a waiver of the Alamance County Unified Development Ordinance Section 6.9.4 Minimum Design Standards. The applicant requests a waiver of this ordinance in order to reduce the side set-back limit of 10 feet to 7 feet to allow for an addition to his home. The waiver request is for the property located at 2872 Springfield Court, Elon, North Carolina, 27244 on GPIN: 8847743372.
This evidentiary hearing will be held in the Commissioner’s Meeting Room located on the 2nd floor of the Alamance County Office Building, 124 West Elm Street, Graham, North Carolina 27253.
Landfill to Close for Paving Project
Due to the paving project that includes the Convenience Center and the entrance road, we will be closing the whole facility on Wednesday, December 15th at 1:00pm. We anticipate reopening on Thursday morning at 7:00am for normal operations.
This closure includes all operations: the landfill, scales, Convenience Center and Recycling Center.
We apologize for any disruption this may cause. We appreciate your understanding.
Fourth Rabies Case of 2021 Confirmed in Alamance County
On December 7, the North Carolina State Lab of Public Health in Raleigh confirmed Alamance County’s fourth case of rabies for the year.
On December 6, Alamance County Animal Control was notified of a cat bite that occurred on December 4 in the Staley Store Road area of Liberty. Alamance County Animal Control sent the cat to the North Carolina State Lab for rabies testing where it was found to be positive.
The Health Department did identify two human exposures to the animal, and recommended immediate post-exposure treatment. There were other cats identified in this feral cat community. Some have been vaccinated or quarantined, while others may require euthanasia. All appropriate vaccination and quarantine laws are being followed by the Health Department in cooperation with Alamance County Animal Control.
Because this is a large feral community and not all animals have been identified, it is recommended that any outside animals be checked and monitored for bite wounds, and receive a rabies booster vaccination if previously vaccinated or if exposure to the cat is in question.
If you live in this area and are concerned about a possible exposure, please contact the Alamance County Animal Control Department at 336-570-6302 or the On-Call Communicable Disease Nurse at 336-516-7715.
It is North Carolina law that cats and dogs be vaccinated against rabies. The first vaccination should occur when the dog or cat is no more than 4 months of age; the second vaccination is required no more than a year later and then again every three years. If you are bitten by any animal:
- Wash the wound with soap and running water for ten (10) minutes and seek medical attention immediately.
- Write down the location of the animal and a description of the animal to provide to animal control. If the animal is someone’s pet, also get the owner’s name and address. Give this information to animal control or the health department.
- Do not try to catch any wild or stray animal
Last year, Alamance County had three confirmed animal cases of rabies. For more information or questions about rabies control and vaccinations requirements, contact the Health Department’s Environmental Health office at (336) 570-6367.
Burn Ban in Effect
Due to increased fire risk, the N.C. Forest Service has issued a ban on all open burning and has canceled all burning permits statewide effective at 5 p.m. today until further notice.
“It is fall wildfire season in North Carolina, and we are seeing wildfire activity increase due to dry conditions,” said Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler. “With these ongoing conditions, a statewide burn ban is necessary to reduce the risk of fires starting and spreading quickly. Our top priority is always to protect lives, property and forestland across the state.”
Alamance County Government Job Fair
Alamance County Government will hold a Job Fair/Open House on Tuesday, November 30, 2021, from 10 am-2 pm at the Graham Recreation Center located at 311 College Street, Graham, NC. Departments represented will include Social Services, Detention Center, Sheriff’s Office, Public Health, and Emergency Medical Services. The public is invited to learn more about current job openings in county government in the departments listed.
Notice of Protest Hearing
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the members of the Alamance County Board of Elections will hold a Protest Hearing on Tuesday, November 16, 2021 regarding the Town of Green Level Municipal Election on November 2, 2021.
The hearing will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 16, 2021 in the Alamance County Commissioners Meeting Room located in the Alamance County Office Building located at 124 W. Elm Street, Graham, NC 27253.
- All persons who have received this notice shall have the opportunity to introduce evidence. All
witnesses will be placed under oath before testifying. - Upon request by a protester or interested person, the chair or any two members of the county board
may issue subpoenas, at their discretion, for persons or documents. Such subpoenas shall be served in
the same matter as allowed in the North Carolina Rules of Civil Procedure.
In an effort to provide ample notice to those subpoenaed, the BOE asks that all subpoena requests be submitted to Director Holland via email at Kathy.holland@alamance-nc.com by 5:00pm on Thursday, November 11, 2021.