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Alamance Parks Awarded Recreational Trails Program Grant for First Phase Development of the Cane Creek Mountain Natural Area

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 30, 2018

Contact: Anna Bowland, Grants & Communications Coordinator
Alamance Parks (Alamance County Recreation and Parks Department)
Phone: 336.229.2230
Email: anna.bowland@alamance-nc.com

Alamance Parks Awarded Recreational Trails Program Grant for First Phase Development of the
Cane Creek Mountain Natural Area

GRAHAM, N.C.– Alamance Parks has been awarded a $100,000 grant from the Recreational Trails Program in order to begin the first phase of development of the Cane Creek Mountain Natural Area. Initial development will include the first trailhead and trails of the new nature park. The Cane Creek Mountains are located 8 miles south of the City of Graham and comprise the largest State Natural Heritage Area in Alamance County. The mountain range is also home to the highest peak in North Carolina east of Greensboro.

The Cane Creek Mountains are a unique and invaluable natural resource. Development of the park will protect the resources of this area while allowing for recreational and educational use of the property. Ultimately, Alamance Parks hopes to develop between 10-15 miles of trail network through the Cane Creek Mountain Natural Area properties. Upon completion, the Cane Creek Mountain Natural Area will be among the largest county parks in the state.

The Cane Creek Mountain Natural Area is a partnership between The Conservation Fund, Piedmont Land Conservancy, and Alamance Parks. Additional funding support has been received from Clean Water Management Trust Fund and private donors. If you are interested in providing support to help us complete this project, contact Alamance Parks at 336-229-2410.

Development of the park will begin in early 2019.

Households of Alamance County Can Apply for Low- Income Energy Assistance Starting Dec. 3

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Households in Alamance County containing a person aged 60 or more, or someone receiving disability benefits and services through the NC Division of Aging and Adult Services can apply for help covering the cost of heating their homes starting Monday, Dec. 3. All households can apply from Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2019 through Friday, March 29, 2019.

The federally funded Low-Income Energy Assistance Program provides eligible households with a one-time payment to their heating vendor to offset the high cost of heating during the cold-weather months. Depending on the household’s primary heating source, the payment will be $200, $300, or $400.

Last year, the program provided approximately $32 million to help 128,160 households pay their heating bills from December 2017 through March 2018.

To be eligible, a person must:

  • Have at least one U.S. citizen or non-citizen who meets eligibility criteria
  • Have income equal to or less than 130 percent of the federal poverty limit, such as:
  • For a household of one, an income of $15,782 or less
  • For a family of four, an income of $32,630 or less
  • Have resources, such as saving and checking accounts, cash on hand, at or below $2,250
  • Be responsible for their heating cost

Alamance County households who want to apply for energy assistance can only do so in person at the Alamance County Department of Social Services office located at:

319 North Graham-Hopedale Road
Burlington, NC 27217

Social Services will be accepting applications from households with a person aged 60 or more, or someone receiving disability benefits and services through the NC Division of Aging and Adult from Monday, Dec. 3, through Monday, Dec. 31, with the exception of December 24-26 when the Department of Social Services will be closed. Hours for the site are 8am-5pm. All households may apply from Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2019 through Friday, March 29, 2019.

For more information on the Low-Income Energy Assistance program, go to https://www.ncdhhs.gov/assistance/low-income-services/low-income-energy-assistance or call the Alamance County Social Services Office at 336-570-6532 from 8am-5pm.

NOTICE OF MEETING LOCATION CHANGE & RECESSED MEETING FOR NOVEMBER 19, 2018

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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Alamance County Board of Commissioners will convene on Monday, November 19, 2018, at 7:00 p.m. at their regular meeting location in the Commissioners’ Meeting Room. In anticipation of a larger attendance, the Alamance County Board of Commissioners will then recess this meeting to Alamance County Historic Courthouse, 1 Court Square, Graham, NC at 7:15 p.m. on November 19, 2018.

Board of Elections Press Release

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NEWS RELEASE-  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Kathy Holland, Director
November 6, 2018

The ALAMANCE COUNTY OFFICE ANNEX BUILDING, located at 201 W. Elm Street in Graham and the HOLLY HILL MALL, located at 309 Huffman Mill Road sites used for One Stop Early Voting from 10/17/18 – 11/3/18 are NOT ELECTION DAY POLLING LOCATIONS.

Voters are encouraged to check their voter registration information on line at https://vt.ncsbe.gov/RegLkup/ to determine their correct voting location for Election Day, November 6, 2018.

Voter may also call the Alamance County Board of Elections for voter registration information.

The option of Same Day Voter Registration is no longer available, if there is a question with voter eligibility on Election Day voters have the option of voting a Provisional Ballot.

 

10 Tips for Election Day Voters – From the NC State Board of Elections

Written by Alamance Webmaster on . Posted in Community, County News, Election 2018, Elections, General News.

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/.

2019 Affordable Care Act Health Insurance Marketplace Open Enrollment

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2019 Affordable Care Act Health Insurance Marketplace Open Enrollment
Enrollment for 2019 Opens November 1

BURLINGTON – The 2019 open enrollment period for health insurance coverage through the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Health Insurance Marketplace (Marketplace) is taking place November 1, 2018 until December 15, 2018.

Many features of the ACA still remain in place for 2019. Financial help with premiums and cost-sharing (help with out-of-pocket costs such as co-pays and deductibles) are still available to consumers. People with pre-existing conditions cannot be denied coverage, and young adults can stay on their parent’s plan until they turn 26. All insurance plans on the Marketplace must cover doctor visits, prescription drugs, emergency room visits and hospital stays, birth control and pregnancy care, and treatment for mental illness or substance abuse.

All consumers, new and renewing, should return to the Health Insurance Marketplace during Open Enrollment to explore their options and enroll in health coverage. Plans and prices change every year, but it is important to make sure the plan you had in 2018 is still right for 2019.

April Durr, Director of Community Impact for United Way of Alamance County and a member of the ACA Workgroup, stated, “with the shorter open enrollment period this year, it is important for people to set up an appointment with a navigator soon if they need help signing up for health insurance. Getting people insured at a price their family can afford meets United Way’s goal to increase access to health care.” It is necessary to act early and meet with a navigator if you need assistance.

Free, LOCAL and trained in-person assistance is available to help people understand their options and enroll in coverage. Assistance is also available through other agencies representing the ACA Workgroup: Legal Aid Navigators are offering appointments at the Family Justice Center, Piedmont Health has appointments available at their Community Health Centers, and appointments are available at the Health Department. Trained personnel can guide consumers through the application process and answer questions they may have about the Marketplace. Please visit www.getcoveredamerica.org/connector to schedule an appointment with a local assister or contact one of the local resources.

Misty Drake, Chief Operating Officer of Piedmont Health Services stated “we are committed to servicing all residents in Alamance and other counties. A person does not need to be a Piedmont Health patient to receive this free service. Don’t wait, schedule an appointment soon.”

For more information about the ACA, go to www.healthcare.gov.

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ACA OPEN ENROLLMENT

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ACA OPEN ENROLLMENT
10/30/2018

The open enrollment period for health insurance plans under the ACA is quickly approaching. Open enrollment begins on November 1 through December 15. There are multiple plan options available this year through the marketplace with low premiums. Navigators and certified application counselors are in the county to help people enroll. Below you will find local resources for those seeking help in enrollment.

1. Legal Aid of North Carolina –To schedule an appointment with a navigator, call (855) 733- 3711 or on-line. Locations throughout the state. (English & Spanish)

2. Piedmont Health Services (PHS) – Call the individual sites below to schedule an appointment. You do not need to be a patient to access this free service.

Alamance County
Charles Drew Community Health Center & Burlington Community Health Center (336)260-2720 (English & Spanish)
Scott Community Health Center (336) 639-0427 (English & Spanish)
Sylvan Community Health Center (919) 357-8216 (English & Spanish)

Caswell/Person County
Prospect Hill Community Health Center (336) 639-0427 (English & Spanish)

Chatham County
Moncure Community Health Center (919) 710-1554 (English only)
Siler City Community Health Center (919) 357-8216 (English & Spanish)

Orange County
Carrboro/ Chapel Hill Community Health Center (919) 724-5227 (English, Spanish and Burmese)
Alamance County Health Department- Call (336) 570-6459 to schedule an appointment (English)
May Memorial Library- Call (919) 542-0475 to schedule an appointment in Burlington.
UNC Family Medicine- Call (919) 545-3440 to schedule an appointment in Chapel Hill. (English & Spanish)