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County Manager Bryan Hagood to Retire from Alamance County

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

County Manager Bryan Hagood announced today that he will retire from his position as County Manager at the end of April, 2022 to relocate with his family to western North Carolina. Hagood has worked with Alamance County for 24 years. Hagood began with the county as a part-time summer employee for Recreation and Parks in 1996. After graduating from NC State University, he began fulltime with Recreation and Parks as Program Coordinator in May of 1998. During his tenure, he has advanced to Recreation and Parks Director, Assistant County Manager/Recreation and Parks Director, Assistant County Manager, and became County Manager in March 2017.

Hagood stated, “It’s been a privilege to serve the citizens of Alamance County as part of their county government. I have greatly enjoyed and appreciated the people I have worked with across all county departments and throughout the community. My wife and I are excited about the opportunity for her to further her career at a time that coincides with my eligibility to retire”.  Hagood shared that some of his proudest achievements have been the opportunity to work with passive park property acquisitions and Haw River Trial efforts. Additionally, he is proud of being a part of the Education Capital Funding effort to improve the county.

Alamance County Board of County Commissioners Chair John Paisley stated, “Mr. Hagood has done a wonderful job as County Manager. He has always been proactive about issues that affect the county and the community. The Board of Commissioners has been especially pleased with his efforts to advance the school system, grow Recreation and Parks, support mental health efforts, and manage county government through the uncertainty of a pandemic. While we will certainly miss Bryan, we are excited about his opportunity to relocate to an area that he and his wife have always enjoyed. Due to his planning, leadership, and excellent communication, we feel well prepared as he transitions from the county next year”.

Rabies Vaccination Clinic for Dogs and Cats Planned for November 13

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

Health officials urge residents to keep their pets up-to-date on rabies vaccinations

BURLINGTON – The Alamance County Health Department will be hosting a drive-thru rabies vaccination clinic on November 13 from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. in the parking lot of the Health Department (Human Services Center) located at 319 N. Graham-Hopedale Road in Burlington.

The cost of the rabies shot at the clinic will be $5.00 per pet- cash only. The vaccination clinic will be a drive-thru clinic with all owners staying in their cars. Dogs will be vaccinated in the cars and cats MUST be in carriers that health personnel may take them into the building to be vaccinated.

North Carolina state law states that every owner of a cat or dog over four months of age is required to have the animal vaccinated against rabies.

To date, there have been three confirmed cases of rabies in 2021 for Alamance County. In 2020, 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.

PUBLIC NOTICE OF A SPECIAL COMMUNITY MEETING

Written by Alamance Webmaster on . Posted in Announcements, Commissioners, Community, County News, Covid-19, General News, Public Events.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Alamance County Board of Commissioners will hold a Special Community Meeting on Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. in the Historic Courthouse located at: 1 Court Square, Graham, NC 27253.  The purpose of this Special Community Meeting is to receive public comments on how Alamance County’s allocation of American Rescue Plan Act Funding should be prioritized.

The U.S. Department of Treasury, under ARPA, allocated $362 billion dollars nationwide for the America Rescue Plan – Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds. Alamance County Board of Commissioners accepted the award of $32,925,136 million at their June 21, 2021 regular meeting. Acceptable uses outlined in the bill include but are not limited to:

  • Respond to or mitigate the public health emergency with respect to the COVID-19 emergency or its negative economic impact;
  • Provide government services to the extent of the reduction in revenue;
  • Make necessary investments in water, sewer, or broadband infrastructure;
  • Respond to workers performing essential work during the COVID-19 public health emergency

This 3rd day of November 2021.

Health Department Begins Offering Vaccinations for 2021 Flu Season

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

Flu Shots Now Available to the Public

Flu season is upon us and the Alamance County Health Department wants you to protect yourself and your family. Thursday, October 7, the health department will begin offering appointments for 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 which covers four strains of influenza
  • Flublok flu vaccine injection which is recommended for people with egg allergies that are ages 18 years and older
  • High Dose Trivalent vaccine which covers three strains and is recommended for people over 65 years

The vaccine is available while supplies last. One shot is all most people will need. Children under age 9, who have not previously been vaccinated against the flu, may need two doses.

The flu shot is available this year at no cost to the public by appointment only at the following times:

Monday – Friday (excluding holidays)

  • o 8:00 A.M. – 11:00 A.M.
  • o 1:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M.

Increase your chances of keeping the flu away by getting the vaccine. Also, remember to wash your hands often, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer, cover coughs and sneezes, and stay home if you are sick to help stop the spread of illness. For an appointment or more information, call the health department at 336-570-6459.

Mobile Library Grand Opening

Written by Alamance Webmaster on . Posted in Announcements, County News, General News, Libraries, Public Events.

Join the Alamance County Public Libraries as we celebrate the kick-off of our new Mobile Library service! Our new vehicle, with more than 1500 items on board, will visit more than 40 sites across Alamance County in a three-week rotation, including schools, retirement communities, parks, community centers, and rural and urban neighborhoods.

Our kick-off celebration will take place at Fairchild Community Center, 827 S. Graham Hopedale Rd., in Burlington from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. on Friday, October 1, 2021. We’ll start with thanking our sponsors and a ribbon cutting, followed by family-friendly fun and games, an outdoor Storytime, and, of course, time to explore and check out the Mobile Library.

The Mobile Library will provide full library services, including signing up for a library card, checking out materials, placing and picking up holds, using computers, and even attending programs at select stops. The Mobile Library is handicapped accessible, with a lift in the back of the vehicle for wheelchairs. Spanish language materials for children and adults are available as well.

Library cards are available free of charge for anyone who lives or works in Alamance County. Children who attend an ABSS school or many of the partnering private and charter schools in the county already have a library card through the ACPL Connect program. They can use their lunch number (or other number, as assigned by their school) to check out up to 10 items.

ACPL borrowing privileges are also available to residents in the surrounding counties of Guilford, Rockingham, Caswell, Orange, Chatham, and Randolph. All patrons are encouraged to speak with a staff member with any questions about their accounts. Happy reading to all.

For more information about ACPL services and operations, visit www.alamancelibraries.org and follow us on Facebook (AlamanceLibraries), Twitter (ACLibraries) and Instagram (@alamancelibraries), and YouTube (Alamance County Public Libraries).

Booster Shots of Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Now Available for High-Risk Groups

Written by Alamance Webmaster on . Posted in Announcements, County News, Covid-19, General News, Health.

On September 24, CDC recommended that certain populations receive a booster shot of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine at least six months after completion of their two-dose Pfizer COVID-19
vaccine series.

People who should receive a Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine booster include:

  • People ages 65 and older
  • People 18+ living in long-term care settings
  • People ages 50–64 with an underlying medical condition

People who may receive a Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine booster:

  • People ages 18–49 with an underlying medical condition
  • People ages 18–64 who are at increased risk for COVID-19 exposure & transmission due to working or residing in certain settings

COVID-19 vaccination appointments for first, second, third, and booster doses can be made through thevonline appointment system located at www.vaccinatealamance.com. For those without internet access, the COVID-19 vaccine call center is available Monday through Friday, 8am-5pm to schedule appointments.

The number to call for an appointment is 336-290-0650.

Alamance County Health Department will be administering COVID-19 booster shots at a drive through COVID-19 booster clinic at The Village Market Place, 1003 W. Main St., Haw River 27258 for a limited time. An appointment is required.

If you make an appointment and are unable to keep it, or if you choose to receive your vaccination elsewhere, please call 336-290-0650 to cancel the appointment. This will help to alleviate the possibility of vacant appointment times.

The public will be informed of any changes and updates through the Health Department website, social media, and the local news media.

Vice-Chair Steve Carter Sworn in as ACC Board of Trustees Member

Written by Alamance Webmaster on . Posted in Announcements, Boards and Committees, Commissioners, County News.

Alamance County Commissioner Chairman John Paisley, Jr. swore in Vice-Chairman Steve Carter today as a new member of the Alamance Community College Board of Trustees.  Vice-Chair Carter will serve as the County Commissioner representative on the Board of Trustees.  Not only will Vice-Chair Carter serve as a Trustee, he will be a member of the ACC Building and Grounds Committee.

“I’m really looking forward to being a bonafide member of the ACC Board of Trustees”, said Vice-Chair Carter.  He has served and attended meetings as a liaison for the past several months so he is familiar with campus business.

Vice Chair Steve Carter Sworn In

2021 Purchase of Development Rights, Alamance County Farmland Preservation Program Application Sign up

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

The Alamance County Voluntary Agricultural District Board (VAD) will be accepting applications for the Purchase of Development Rights, Alamance County Farmland Preservation Program Sept.1st – Sept. 30, 2021.  The applications can be picked up or emailed from the Alamance Soil and Water Office starting September 1st, 2021.

 Applications must be returned to the Alamance SWCD Office at 209 N Graham Hopedale Road, Burlington, NC 27217, beginning Sept. 1st with a deadline of Thursday, Sept. 30, 2021 @ 5:00PM.

The NC Dept. of Agriculture and Community Services Farmland Preservation Trust Fund anticipates having funding statewide to fund applications in the 2021-2022 cycle.  The Alamance County VAD Board will select the top applicants from the applications received based on the VAD Ranking System.  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 or to request an application, please contact the Alamance County Soil and Water Conservation District Office @ 336-290-0380.  

Brad Moore, Alamance Soil and Water Conservation District Administrator

336-290-0380, brad.moore@alamance-nc.com

www.alamance-nc.com

Farmland Preservation

Purchase of Development Rights

Applications Will Be Accepted

Sept. 1st thru Sept. 30th    Entry deadline is Sept. 30, 2021