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School funding: How Alamance County measures up
Sat, 05 May 2012 15:39:10 -0700
It's budget season, which means talk about funding for education. How much does Alamance County spend to support public schools compared to North Carolina's 99 other counties? How much money does it get from the state and federal governments compared to other counties? And within...
Alamance turnout steady; volunteers take candidates, issues to the public
Wed, 09 May 2012 05:46:31 -0700
Alamance County voters went to the polls Tuesday to consider the fate of candidates and a proposed amendment to the North Carolina Constitution. Early Tuesday afternoon, precinct workers and campaign volunteers reported steady turnout throughout the...
Alamance County joins rest of the nation in prayer
Thu, 03 May 2012 16:48:33 -0700
GRAHAM - Gene Boswell took time to pray Thursday at the Alamance County Historic Courthouse during the National Day of Prayer. He wasn't alone. About 70 people participated in the event at the courthouse steps, praying for the country's leaders, military, churches and families for 30...
Federal Secure Communities program working in Alamance County
Mon, 23 Apr 2012 16:21:51 -0700
GRAHAM - All 100 counties in North Carolina have the federal Secure Communities program available for use to help identify illegal immigrants who have been arrested. According to the federal Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement Southern Region Communications Director Vincent...
Burlington tagged for future State Games events
Sat, 19 May 2012 22:39:59 -0700
Burlington is in the mix for the State Games of North Carolina. The city will be involved as a venue for 2017 and 2018, North Carolina Amateur Sports' board of directors announced. The 2017 and 2018 games will be held in the Piedmont Triad, which will include venues associated with...
Deputies, ALE bust illegal liquor house
Mon, 07 May 2012 10:29:49 -0700
Six people were arrested after the Alamance County Sheriff's Office and North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement served a search warrant in Burlington. Early Saturday, officers executed a warrant at 5350 George Miles Road at an establishment known as the Shoe Box. According to a press...
County residents divided by Amendment One during primary elections
Tue, 08 May 2012 17:52:47 -0700
The highly anticipated day arrived at last. A steady steam of people entered the First Baptist Church of Elon May 8 to cast their votes in the North Carolina Primary Elections. This year’s ballot prompted voters to indicate their support or opposition of Amendment One, a proposed addition to the North Carolina State Constitution defining marriage [...]
Ups and Downs: Glorious graduation; medical movements; and paving a path to glory
Fri, 18 May 2012 11:47:18 -0700
Before going any further we think it appropriate to salute all of the 1,117 undergrads who will receive their diplomas under the oaks at Elon University today since, well, all of them are like family in our area. Because the school encourages community involvement, nearly all impacted Elon,...
Early voting shuttles influence student participation in N.C. Primary election
Mon, 07 May 2012 20:17:11 -0700
Elon University students are adding their voice to the North Carolina primary election. Spectrum has taken on an effort in the past two weeks to shuttle students from Moseley Center to the Graham Public Library for early voting and Alamance County voter registration. As of May 3, the shuttle has taken 21 students on the [...]
Sunday event will promote motorcycle safety
Thu, 17 May 2012 14:01:51 -0700
Biking enthusiasts will take a cruise through Alamance County on Sunday to take part in the third annual Motorcycle Awareness Rally. Registration for the event will take place from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. at Down Home Harley Davidson in Burlington. The ride will begin at about 2 p.m. and should be...