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July 7, 2022

Alamance County

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NC NAACP sues to have Confederate monument in Graham removed

March 30, 2021 The Associated Press

WINSTON-SALEM — The North Carolina chapter of the NAACP filed a lawsuit Tuesday seeking the removal of a Confederate monument which stands in front of the Alamance County Courthouse where protests have been staged for […]

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Chick-fil-A will create 160 Jobs at new Mebane distribution center

December 1, 2020 North State Journal Staff

MEBANE – Chick-fil-A will locate a major distribution center in Alamance County, investing an estimated $52 million to build the new facility, Gov. Roy Cooper and economic development officials announced Tuesday. The project, part of […]

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Galey wins competitive 24th N.C. Senate District

November 5, 2020 Matt Mercer

RALEIGH – Alamance County Commissioner Amy Galey defeated Democrat J.D. Wooten in a close battle in the 24th state Senate district.  Galey, a Republican, will succeed state Sen. Rick Gunn, who has represented the district […]

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Black Lives Matter protesters pepper-sprayed after deviating from planned route

November 2, 2020 North State Journal Staff

GRAHAM— Black Lives Matter protesters led by local activist groups were pepper-sprayed after failing to follow dispersal commands from law enforcement. The protest, called “I Am Change” was led by Rev. Greg Drumwright, a known […]

Business

LabCorp launches first combined test for COVID-19 and seasonal flu

September 8, 2020 North State Journal Staff

BURLINGTON – LabCorp announced the launch of the first testing method to simultaneously detect COVID-19, influenza A/B, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). The single-panel test is available to patients through doctors, hospitals, and other authorized healthcare […]

News

Ace Speedway ordered closed by judge appointed by Gov. Cooper

June 11, 2020 North State Journal Staff

RALEIGH – A judge ordered Ace Speedway to shut down in a hearing on Thursday in Alamance County, according to WFMY. The ruling comes after the N.C. Department of Health of Human Services filed a […]

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Cooper — at odds with speedway, sheriff over fans at race — closes track

June 9, 2020 Cory Lavalette

ALTAMAHAW — Ace Speedway found a creative way to defy Gov. Roy Cooper’s coronavirus restrictions. The governor responded by closing the venue and declaring it an imminent hazard. “The North Carolina Department of Health and […]

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Sheriff won’t cite N.C. speedway for crowd despite order

June 8, 2020 The Associated Press

ALTAMAHAW — A North Carolina sheriff said Monday he won’t cite a local stock car speedway for violating the state’s prohibition against mass gatherings due to COVID-19 after another large crowd gathered there for races. […]

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LabCorp: We’ll be able to do 20,000 tests per day

March 20, 2020 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — LabCorp has announced beginning Friday, March 20, that it will be able to perform more than 20,000 COVID-19 tests in one day, which more than doubles the lab’s weekly testing abilities. LabCorp’s corporate […]

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100 in 100: Alamance County’s Brandon Tate, an all-time return man

March 18, 2020 Brett Friedlander

North State Journal’s 100 in 100 series will showcase the best athlete from each of North Carolina’s 100 counties. From Alamance to Yancey, each county will feature one athlete who stands above the rest. Some […]

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