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ALAMANCE COUNTY AGRI-BUSINESS COMMITTEE HOSTS 39TH ANNUAL AGRICULTURE APPRECIATION BANQUET

The Alamance County Agri-Business Committee recently hosted the 39th Annual Agriculture Appreciation Banquet on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at Occasions Restaurant in Burlington.  The event started many years ago as a way to show gratitude to the hard-working farm families in Alamance County.    

The 2024 Service to Agriculture Award was presented to John and Olga Elder by Bill Kleiner, Director of the Alamance County Cooperative Extension. The 2024 Conservation Farm Family Award was presented to Willie and Emily Holliday and Family by Brad Moore, Administrator of the Alamance County Soil and Water Conservation District, and by Roy Stanley, Chairman of Alamance County Soil and Water Conservation Board.

After the awards were presented, Vaughn Willoughby, President of the Alamance County Farm Bureau Board, addressed the attendees with special remarks about the agriculture industry.  Following Mr. Willoughby was Reagan Gural from Alamance Chamber with additional special remarks.  The guest speakers of the evening were Joey Carter, NC Hog Farmer and Chad Herring from NC Farm Families. 

The Agriculture Appreciation Banquet would not be possible without the Alamance County Agri-Business Committee Members and the sponsors that contribute and support the committee’s plan of work each year, which also includes the Farm-to-Table event held in the fall for 800+ 4th graders.

Media Contact:
Lauren Langley
Chair, Agri-Business Committee
lauren_langley@ncsu.edu

Sarah Maddry
Co-Chair, Agri-Business Committee
Sarah_maddry@ncsu.edu                         

Alamance County Cooperative Extension Office
Phone: 336-570-6740

Sam Hobgood will serve as Alamance County’s Inspections Director

Headshot of Sam Hobgood
Mr. Samuel Hobgood, Alamance County Inspections Department Director

Alamance County Government is pleased to welcome Mr. Samuel Hobgood as the Inspections Department Director.  In this position, he will lead the inspections services for our residents and builders. The inspections department continues to be challenged with growing workloads and having Sam at the helm to focus on providing the highest quality customer service while leading his team of inspectors will be a very positive addition for Alamance County.

As Inspections Director, Hobgood will join the team of County Department Heads reporting to Assistant County Manager, Bruce Walker. In announcing the appointment, County Manager Heidi York said: “Sam will be a tremendous asset to Alamance County and I very much look forward to having him join our team.  He emerged from a talented applicant pool and was selected for his unique qualifications, strong leadership experience, and his outstanding knowledge of the inspection’s profession.  Sam brings strong customer service skills that include developing community partnerships.  I am looking forward to his interactions with our Planning and Environmental Health staff, as well as providing technical and professional support to our inspectors.  He brings a wealth of experience and we are fortunate to have Sam here in Alamance County.”

Mr. Hobgood has twenty years of inspections experience that includes code enforcement, permitting, planning, development, plan review, as well as both residential and commercial inspections.  He has obtained his Level III certifications in all trades: Building, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing, and Fire.  He is a Certified Continuing Education Instructor in building, fire, and mechanical courses.  He serves on the NC Building Inspectors Association Board of Directors.  Mr. Hobgood comes to Alamance County after serving as the Development Service Manager for the City of Raleigh, where he has worked since 2019.  Prior to that he was the Director of Planning & Development for Vance County, and previously served in Person County as the Director of Inspections & Permits. 

Hobgood says of his selection, “I am grateful for the opportunity to join the Alamance County team and excited to serve this community as the Inspections Director. I am eager to collaborate, learn from the dedicated team within the organization, and work towards making the development community an even more vibrant and enriching environment for everyone. Together, we can achieve remarkable things, and I am confident that our shared commitment will lead us to new heights. I look forward to serving the community with passion, integrity, and a genuine desire to contribute to its continued success.”

Sam’s first day of employment with Alamance County will be March 18th 2024.

2022-2023 Citizens’ Financial Report

Click to View the Alamance County North Carolina Citizens’ Financial Report For 2022-2023

In an effort to provide transparency and accountability to our residents, Alamance County Government presents the 2022-2023 Citizens’ Financial Report. This report is an overview of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report that was prepared in conformance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and audited by Martin Starnes & Associates, CPAs, P.A.. The General Fund accounts for the majority of operations for the County, but differs from the GAAP financial statements because accounting data has been summarized.

Alamance County continues to invest in its employees, public safety, human services and education spending. The County, along with Alamance-Burlington School System and Alamance Community College, continue to work together through the capital facility plan to better meet the needs of our growing population. Fiscal Year 2022-2023 saw continued bond capital project spending as renovation and construction projects were well underway and many reaching completion for our schools and community college.

This report reflects our mission and the important work that our departments and partner organizations have provided to residents this year. We invite you to look over this basic report as well as the complete Annual Comprehensive Financial Report available on our website, and we encourage you to reach out to us with any questions you may have.

Heidi York
County Manager

Public Notice of Special BOER Meeting for February 29 2024

For Immediate Release: February 26, 2024

Contact: Jeremy Akins, Clerk to Board of Equalization and Review, (336) 570-4119 

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Alamance County Board of Equalization and Review will hold a Special Meeting on Thursday, February 29, 2024 at 8:30 a.m. in the County Commissioners’ Meeting Room located on the 2nd Floor of the County Office Building, 124 West Elm Street, Graham, NC 27253.

The purpose of this Special Meeting is twofold. First, to hear, upon request, any and all taxpayers who own or control taxable property assessed to taxation in Alamance County, who did not receive prior notice of the ability to be heard by this Board with respect to the valuation of such property. Second, to discuss a recent order of the North Carolina Property Tax Commission for remand on an appealed property and for staff to take direction from the Board. No further actions or announcements are expected.

This 26th day of February, 2024.

Jeremy Akins, Clerk to the Board

Alamance County Board of Equalization and Review

Public Notice – Sale of County Property

An offer of $16,400 has been submitted for the purchase of the forty percent (40%) tenancy-in
common interest owned by Alamance County, for property located at 1506 Wickham Street,
Burlington, North Carolina, and more particularly described as follows:

THAT CERTAIN TRACT OR PARCEL of land in Burlington Township, Alamance
County, North Carolina, adjoining the lands of Wickham Street, Lots Nos. 30, 5, 4, 3 and
32 of Block “C”, Brookwood, and
BEGINNING at an iron stake on the western side of Wickham Street and corner with Lot
No. 30; running thence with the line of Lot No. 30, South 53 deg. 03’ West 160 feet to an
iron stake, corner with Lots Nos. 30, 5 and 4, Block “C”; thence with the line of Lot No.
4, South 36 deg. 14’ East 60 feet to an iron stake corner with Lots Nos. 4, 3 and 32; thence
with the line of Lot No. 32, North 53 deg. 03’ East 160 feet to an iron stake on the western
border of Wickham Street; thence with the said western border of Wickham Street, North
36 deg. 14’West 60 feet to the BEGINNING, and being all of Lot No. 31, Block “C”,
Brookwood, Section 4, as per plat recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for
Alamance County, in Plat Book No. 3, at page 87.
[Per Deed dated September 8, 1982 and recorded in Alamance County Register of Deeds,
Deed Book 475, Page 500]

The Board instructed that this Notice required by §160A-269 be placed in the newspaper and
advertised for upset bids to be received within the ten-day period after the date this Notice has
been published.

Persons wishing to upset the offer that has been received shall submit a sealed bid with their offer
to the County Clerk, 124 W. Elm Street, Graham, NC by 3:00 p.m. At that time the County Clerk
shall open the bids, if any, and the highest qualifying bid will become the new offer. If there is
more than one bid in the highest amount, the first such bid received will become the new offer.

To be responsible an upset bid must be accompanied by a bid deposit of ten percent of the first
$1,000.00 together with five percent (5%) of the remainder amount of the upset bid. An upset bid
deposit may take the form of cash, a cashier’s check, or certified check. The deposit of the bidder
to whom the award is made will be held until sale of the property is closed; if that bidder refuses
at any time to close the sale, the deposit will be forfeited to the County. The deposits of other
bidders will be returned at the time the Board of Commissioners awards the property to the highest
responsive, responsible bidder or rejects all bids.

The County reserves the right to withdraw the property from sale at any time and the right to
reject all bids.

Inquiries about the property and the sale may be made to the Alamance County Attorney,
124 West Elm Street, Graham, N.C. during normal business hours.

Notice of Special Joint Meeting

NOTICE is hereby given that the Alamance County Board of Commissioners will meet with the Alamance-Burlington Board of Education and Local State Legislators on Thursday, February 8, 2024, at 2:30 pm in the Professional Library, Alamance-Burlington School System Administrative Offices located at 1712 Vaughn Rd, Burlington, NC 27217. 

This 5th day of February 2024. 

Tory M. Frink, Clerk to the Board 

Alamance County Board of Commissioners 

Notice of Special Meeting – Board Retreat 

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Alamance County Board of Commissioners will hold a Special Meeting (Board Retreat) on Monday, January 29, 2024, at 9:30 am in the Conference Room of the Alamance County Board of Elections at 1128 S. Main St, Graham, NC 27253. 

The purpose of this meeting is to set upcoming priorities for the year. 

This 22nd day of January 2024.  

Tory M. Frink, Clerk to the Board 

Alamance County Board of Commissioners 

Public Notice of Special BOER Meeting for January 17 2024

 For Immediate Release: January 12, 2024 

Contact: Jeremy Akins, Clerk to Board of Equalization and Review, (336) 570-4119 


Public Notice of Special Meeting for January 17, 2024 

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Alamance County Board of Equalization and Review will hold a Special Meeting on Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. in the County Commissioners’ Meeting Room located on the 2nd Floor of the County Office Building, 124 West Elm Street, Graham, NC 27253. 

The purpose of this Special Meeting is to discuss the giving of notice by the Board as to its duties under N.C.G.S. § 105-322 and for staff to take direction from the Board. No further actions or announcements are expected. 

This 12th day of January, 2024. 

Jeremy Akins, Clerk to the Board 

Alamance County Board of Equalization and Review

 Public Notice of Special Meeting for January 3, 2024

 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Alamance County Board of Commissioners will hold a Special Meeting on Wednesday, January 3, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. in the County Commissioners’ Meeting Room located on the 2nd Floor of the County Office Building, 124 West Elm Street, Graham, NC 27253. 

The purpose of this Special Meeting is to convene a closed session pursuant to North Carolina General Statutes § 143-318.11(4) and (5). No further public actions or announcements are expected following this closed session. 

This 22nd day of December 2023. 

Tory M. Frink, Clerk to the Board 

Alamance County Board of Commissioners 

Picture of people giving thumbs ups with the following text: Starting December, more people can get health coverage through Medicaid. How To Apply: • The easiest way to apply starting December is online anytime at epass.nc.gov - a secure, self-service website that lets you avoid wait times for in-person applications. Completed online applications may also be processed faster. • If you cannot apply online, you can: • Apply in person at 319 N. Graham Hopedale Rd. Burlington, NC 27217. • Call (336) 290-0663 or (336) 570-6532 and complete a telephone application. • Submit a completed paper application to 319 N. Graham Hopedale Rd. Suite C, Burlington, NC 27217 or by fax to (336) 260-8651. It can take up to 45 days to process your application. Incomplete applications may take longer. Be sure to visit the DSS website to stay up-to-date!

Alamance County DSS Preparing for Medicaid Expansion

Picture of people giving thumbs ups with the following text: Starting December, more people can get health coverage through Medicaid. How To Apply: • The easiest way to apply starting December is online anytime at epass.nc.gov - a secure, self-service website that lets you avoid wait times for in-person applications. Completed online applications may also be processed faster. • If you cannot apply online, you can: • Apply in person at 319 N. Graham Hopedale Rd. Burlington, NC 27217. • Call (336) 290-0663 or (336) 570-6532 and complete a telephone application. • Submit a completed paper application to 319 N. Graham Hopedale Rd. Suite C, Burlington, NC 27217 or by fax to (336) 260-8651. It can take up to 45 days to process your application. Incomplete applications may take longer. Be sure to visit the DSS website to stay up-to-date!

The Alamance County Department of Social Services (DSS) is gearing up for the initiation of North Carolina’s Medicaid Expansion on Dec. 1, 2023.

Approximately 11,000 residents in Alamance County stand to become eligible for Medicaid through this expansion. Those presently receiving Medicaid Family Planning benefits may find themselves automatically enrolled in this comprehensive healthcare coverage. Notification will be sent to those individuals eligible for automatic enrollment.

Under the Medicaid Expansion Plan, coverage will extend to citizens aged 19 to 64 with incomes up to 138% of the federal poverty level. This opens up the possibility of healthcare coverage through Medicaid for individuals who may not have qualified in the past.

Alamance County DSS encourages residents interested in enrolling for Medicaid under the expanded guidelines to utilize the convenient online application process at epass.nc.gov. A quick alternative to accessing the online application is scanning the QR code with a mobile device. This method is recognized as the fastest and easiest way to apply for benefits.

Alternatively, applicants can download the application from the website and submit it via mail, fax to (336) 260-8651 or the drop-off box conveniently located at the HSC entrance at the DSS building, 319 N. Graham Hopedale Rd., in Burlington.

While in-person applications are accepted, applicants should anticipate longer wait times due to expected high demand. To assist us with processing times, it is recommended to apply online at epass.nc.gov or by using the provided QR code.

Recognizing the significance of Medicaid Expansion for the community, Alamance County DSS staff have diligently worked to prepare for this expansion. Anticipating a surge in demand, applicants may experience prolonged wait times during the application and processing of Medicaid Expansion benefits. We ask for your understanding and patience during this time.

To further assist the community, Alamance County DSS will host an outreach event providing information and assistance with the application process. The details for this event will be announced shortly.

For more information on eligibility criteria and various application methods, please visit our website.