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January 18, 2018 Closings Update

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January 18, 2018 Update: Alamance County offices, Superior Courts, and District Courts will be closed on Thursday, January 18 due to hazardous weather conditions.

The Landfill plans to be operational by Friday morning as road conditions allow.​ For more information, please visit the Landfill’s webpage at alamance-nc.com/landfill

January 17, 2018: Closing Updates

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All NON-Essential county functions will be closed today 1/17/2018 due to hazardous weather conditions.

All Alamance County Landfill and Convenience Center operations are closed for Wednesday, 1/17/18.

Alamance Superior and District Courts are closed today, January 17.

Alamance County Justice Advisory Council – Clergy/Lay Person Vacancy

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

The Alamance County Board of Commissioners is seeking a citizen to fill the clergy vacancy on the newly approved Alamance County Justice Advisory Council. This vacancy is for a member of the clergy or a lay person active in faith-based community services. The appointee will be appointed to a 3-year term and no more than three consecutive terms may be served.

The purpose of the Alamance County Justice Advisory Council is to provide oversight for the criminal justice continuum in a comprehensive, community-based and cross-discipline approach as it responds to issues that require a community response including Domestic Violence, Human Trafficking, Mental Illness and Detention and other justice related issues.

Meetings: Meetings are held on the first Tuesday of every month from 8:00 am to 9:30 am, at the Family Justice Center, 1950 Martin St, Burlington.

To Apply: Please visit our website at www.alamance-nc.com/boardscommittees and submit an online application, or download a copy of the application and submit it via email to the Clerk to the Board at: tory.frink@alamance-nc.com or by postal mail:

Alamance County Office Building
Attn: T. Frink, Clerk to the Board
124 West Elem St.
Graham, NC 27253

You can stop by the County Office Building and pick up an application or contact the Clerk to the Board at 336-570-4042.

NC 54 West Corridor Study Public Meetings Announced

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Alamance and Orange County residents invited to share ideas for improving the NC WEST 54 Corridor

Graham/Swepsonville/Saxapahaw/Carrboro, North Carolina, January 2018 – Residents, commuters, and other users of the NC West 54 corridor are encouraged to participate in one of three upcoming community meetings designed to share feedback and valuable first-hand perspectives of those who live, work, or frequently drive this 20-mile corridor.

A series of three meetings are scheduled at different locations, and we encourage you to attend the one that is most convenient to your schedule:

  • Meeting one will be held on Tuesday January 23rd beginning at 4:30 PM at the Rigmor House Event Center, located at 5501 NC Highway 54.
  • Meeting two will take place the following evening, Wednesday January 24 beginning at 6:30 PM at the Graham Civic Center, located at 503 McGee Street in Graham.
  • Meeting three will be held on Thursday January 25th beginning at 6:30 PM at the Carrboro Town Hall, located at 301 W Main Street in Carrboro.

Please visit the project webpage for more information on meeting dates and locations, www.NC54West.com. Follow the link to the interactive map and share your perspectives relating to assets, issues, opportunities, and quick fixes along this historic and scenic corridor.

 

 

Alamance County Board of Health Holds Annual Awards Ceremony

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Arlinda Ellison

January 2, 2018 Office: (336) 229-3665

BURLINGTON- On December 19th, the Alamance County Board of Health held its annual awards ceremony at the Alamance County Health Department recognizing the work of employees and community partners.

The Board of Health recognized Jon Huemmer as the recipient of the Alamance County Health Department’s 2017 Employee of the Year Award. The 2017 Employee of the Year award is selected by the Board of Health from nominations from health department staff.

The Board of Health also recognizes outside agencies, organizations, or individuals that have partnered with the health department with the Public Health Partnership Award and the Public Health Champion Award. The Board of Health recognized Elon University as the 2017 Public Health Partnership Award recipient. Elon University was recognized for its continuous support and collaborative efforts with the health department on various projects and initiatives such as the Elon-Alamance Health Partners program. The Board of Health recognized Lisa Ferguson as the 2017 Public Health Champion Award recipient. Mrs. Ferguson coordinates a clothing ministry in the county and has on many occasions assisted the health department, as well as the Department of Social Services, with serving the basic needs of our clients.

Health Director Stacie Saunders recognized Michelle Dorminy with the Health Director’s Award. This award is presented to an employee who exemplifies the values of Public Health: Everywhere, Everyday, for Everybody.

Also recognized were retirees Terry Butts-Felton, Dora Ward, Dr. Elizabeth “Dr. K” Krzysztoforska, and Carl Carrol in appreciation of their years of service to Alamance County, and Alamance County Board of Health members Kevin Bengel and Norma Thompson in appreciation of their service to the Board.

2017 Alamance County Health Department Employee of the Year Jon Huemmer
2017 Alamance County Health Department Employee of the Year Jon Huemmer
2017 Public Health Partnership Award Recipient Elon University, Elon University Asst. Director for Community Partnerships Tammy Cobb
2017 Health Director’s Award Recipient Michelle Dorminy
2017 Health Director’s Award Recipient Michelle Dorminy
2017 Public Health Champion Award Recipient Lisa Ferguson
2017 Public Health Champion Award Recipient Lisa Ferguson