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Nationally-renowned college basketball coach to open bookstore on Court Square

Allison Tate -
If it weren’t for her former players’ regular phone calls, Jane Albright would think that she hadn’t really been away from Graham...
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Community

What spurred recent shutdown of restaurant in Graham?

Tomas Murawski -
QUESTION: Has the Smokehouse next to Steve’s Garden Market in Graham suspended its operations due to a coronavirus outbreak?
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IRS – Criminal Investigation warns of payment scams

Community Family and Friends -
The Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will begin distributing COVID-19 Economic Impact Payments in the next few weeks.

What caused spike in state’s coronavirus case count for Alamance County?

Community Allison Tate -
QUESTION: How did Alamance County’s coronavirus infections go from 34 to 86 cases over a single weekend according to figures that the...

Gov. to use cellphone tracking data in deciding whether stay-at-home order should be ‘tightened’

Community Kristy Bailey -
Alamance County residents aren’t doing enough to limit non-essential travel and interactions with others, according to “scoreboard” has been developed to gauge...

2020 Census continues amidst COVID-19 pandemic

Community Editor -
Though the impact of the coronavirus has put a damper on the 2020 census, the Alamance County Chamber of Commerce's campaign coordinator...

EDITORIALS & COLUMNISTS

Opinion

Stay Close While Apart

Darryl Peebles -
When I first heard the term “Social Distancing” I cringed. I’m the guy who has spent a life waving at, high fiving,...
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Editorial

‘The people’ beat ‘The Establishment’ – again

Editor -
Some local officials should certainly be questioning their judgment this week, in having tried to foist off on Alamance County’s voters an...
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Editorial

Editorial: Concerns about Graham’s investigation of Lee Kimrey, its origins, and procedures followed

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We’re always concerned when public bodies go behind closed doors to discuss what is, ostensibly, public business. But...
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Grilled Herb Chicken Skewers

Family and Friends -
Ingredients • 4 Kirkwood Chicken Breasts, cut into chunks• 3 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon Carlini Pure Olive Oil, divided•...
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POLITICS

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City council allows second, more limited rezoning for Medline, 4-1, although neighbors speak out against it

Kristy Bailey -
Mebane’s city council voted this week to rezone an additional 48.5 acres along the south side of West Ten Road in western...
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Rejection for planning board reappointment turns into motivation for successful city council run

Graham Kristy Bailey -
Ricky Hall has spent much of his life trying to find a work-around. The 60-year-old retired GIS mapping specialist...

Local Government

City manager’s $28M budget would keep property tax rate at 45½ cents

Cities and Towns Kristy Bailey -
Graham city manager Frankie Maness is recommending a $28 million budget for the upcoming fiscal year that would keep the city’s property...
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Elon aldermen hold first meeting since coronavirus outbreak in Alamance County

Cities and Towns Allison Tate -
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Will Green Level councilman continue to serve as town’s as interim administrator?

Local Government Tomas Murawski -
QUESTION: What is the current status of Green Level council member Michael Trollinger’s contract to serve as the town’s interim municipal administrator?  
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New Elon town manger sworn in

Elon Allison Tate -
Elon's new town manager, Richard Roedner, is sworn in by town clerk Dianne Enoch on Monday night. Accompanying Roedner during the ceremony...
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Mebane agrees to increase salary for IT director, add new IT specialist position

Local Government Kristy Bailey -
Mebane’s city council voted unanimously this week to increase the pay for the city’s Information Technology (IT) director, in hopes of boosting...
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ELECTION 2020

What caused spike in state’s coronavirus case count for Alamance County?

Allison Tate -
Community
QUESTION: How did Alamance County’s coronavirus infections go from 34 to 86 cases over a single weekend according to figures that the...
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