Alamance County Government Closings
Due to hazardous road conditions, all non-emergency County operations including Parks, Libraries, and the Landfill will be closed Sunday, January 8.
Alamance County Closings
All non-essential county functions including the Landfill, Alamance Libraries, and Alamance Parks will be closed Saturday, January 7 due to hazardous road conditions.
County Government Academy Participants Recognized
Alamance County Board of Commissioners recognized participants of the county’s inaugural County Government Academy at their November 21st regular meeting. The participants met for 7 consecutive Tuesdays at different county departments to learn more about the services that the county provides and the role of county government in the community which included tours of county departments and learning exercises. Eight participants completed the academy. These eight individuals were dedicated and interested in learning about county government.
You can learn more about the County Government Academy by visiting the website.
Pictured left to right: Chairman Eddie Boswell, Lorie Barker, Pamela Thompson, Lori Bryan, Julie Brown Carter, Earl Pickett, & Garnetta Pickett. Not Pictured: Ellen Ritter & Guy Sinclair
Alamance County Veterans Day Parade
Alamance County Veterans Services will sponsor the 3rd Annual Veterans Day Parade on Friday, November 11tn beginning at 1 PM in downtown Graham, North Carolina. We encourage all veterans and citizens to come out to honor those from our community who have served our country in the armed forces.
Election Day Information for Voters
Please also note, Mayco Bigelow Center (North Park Community Center), is undergoing driveway improvements to the main entrance driveway on Sharpe Road. The Polling Place and parking lot can still be accessed by using the main entrance driveway on Sharpe Rd or by using the side/rear entrance via Ross Street and North Park Road.
The Mayco Bigelow Center (North Park Community Center) is the polling place for the North Burlington Precinct and is open to voters.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Monday, Nov. 7, 2016
PATRICK GANNON, PIO, NC State Board of Elections
SBE: Election Day Information for Voters
RALEIGH, N.C. – The following are 5 things North Carolina voters should remember as they head to the polls on Election Day, Tuesday, November 8.
1) Polls across North Carolina are open Tuesday from 6:30 a.m. until 7:30 p.m. Those in line at 7:30 p.m. will be able to cast their ballot. Lines in some locations tend to be longer before and after normal business hours.
2) Same-day registration is not available on Election Day. As of Nov. 5, nearly 6.9 million people were registered to vote in North Carolina.
3) Precinct polling locations and sample ballots are available under “NC Polling Place Search” here or the “NC Public Voter Search” here. About 2,700 precincts will open across North Carolina on Tuesday.
4) 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 may alert a poll worker to request help.
5) The State Board of Elections asks that all voters respect the right of others to participate in the election. Intimidating any voter is a crime. Also, please be courteous toward others at the voting place, regardless of differences of opinion, and remain calm at all times. If at any time a voter feels harassed or intimidated at a polling place, the voter should notify an election official immediately.
Election results will begin posting after the close of polls at http://er.ncsbe.gov/.
Alamance County Register of Deeds Office kicks off its Thank a Veteran Program
The Alamance County Register of Deeds Office kicked off its Thank a Veteran Program on Tuesday, November 1, 2016. The program encourages veterans to record their discharge papers (DD 214) with the Register of Deeds Office.
Once recorded, the veterans receive a card with their photo on it. The card is recognized by participating Alamance County business owners who have agreed to offer the veterans a discount or an incentive to patronize their business.
The event was highlighted by refreshments and vendors from other county offices like the tax department, Veterans Services, the library, and Alamance Community College.
Its success was evident in the turnout (close to 100 discount cards were issued) and in the camaraderie amongst the veterans who were clearly happy with being recognized for the sacrifices they have made for their country.
The Thank a Veteran Program is a free, permanent program. Veterans can record their DD 214s and receive their discount cards between 8:00 am and 4:30 pm Monday through Friday, except holidays. Any questions from veterans or business owners wishing to participate can be directed to the Register of Deeds Office at 336-570-6565.
ALAMANCE COUNTY COMMISSIONER AND NCACC BOARD MEMBERS MEET WITH FEDERAL LEADERS IN WASHINGTON, DC
Alamance County Board of Commissioners
WASHINGTON, DC – The Board of Directors of the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners (NCACC), including Alamance County Commissioner Bob Byrd, recently concluded their historic trip to Washington, D.C. at the invitation of Senator Thom Tillis. NCACC Board members from across North Carolina spent two days in the nation’s capital to meet with the state’s top federal
elected officials, including Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC), Richard Burr (R-NC), and members of the U.S. House of Representatives. The group also held its first Board meeting of the 2016-17 presidential year at the National Association of Counties’ headquarters.
The County Commissioners also met with top private sector leaders, federal government officials, and senior members of Senator Tillis’ staff to engage in discussions covering a wide range of issues, including the federal budget and appropriation process, the impact of mental health on public safety, the need to expand broadband access in rural communities, as well as national security and the defense industry.
Commissioner Bob Byrd said: “It is really important that local, state, and federal governments work together to address issues at the local level. I appreciated Senator Tillis reaching out to the counties across the state. This was a worthwhile trip and a great opportunity to network with other County Commissioners.”
Senator Thom Tillis said: “I enjoyed welcoming county commissioners from across North Carolina to the nation’s capital to discuss critical issues confronting our local communities, including the need to implement federal regulatory reform, and improve intragovernmental cooperation to combat the heroin and opioid epidemic,” said Senator Tillis. “The needs of each and every county in North Carolina is unique, and I look forward to continuing to partner with county commissioners and other local officials to support initiatives and policies that help their communities innovate and thrive.”
Senator Richard Burr said: “It is always a pleasure to visit with North Carolinians dedicated to helping the people and communities of our state succeed. North Carolina’s county commissioners are the folks on the ground working every day to find solutions to the problems our communities face. I look forward to continuing to work with them to help North Carolina’s economy grow and create jobs.”
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Photos provided by Chris Baucom, NCACC