Alamance County

Attrition at General Assembly in 2025

January 2, 2026 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — There were multiple members of the General Assembly who either resigned or announced their retirement in 2025. In January, Rep. Joe John (D-Wake) died at 85 after announcing his resignation days earlier, citing […]

Ross announces retirement from NC House

December 12, 2025 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — North Carolina state House Rep. Stephen Ross (R-Alamance) announced he intends to retire at the end of his current term. Ross made the announcement on his official Facebook page Dec. 4. “It has […]

LGC OKs $200M for Charlotte street, traffic projects

October 18, 2025 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — The Local Government Commission approved a $200 million bond for Charlotte’s proposed street and neighborhood projects during its monthly meeting on Oct. 7. The approval for Charlotte includes a short-term general obligation bond […]

Chantal relief bill signed by governor

October 4, 2025 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — As a full state budget has still not yet been agreed upon by the North Carolina House and Senate, a smaller spending bill with specific carve-outs for disaster relief for Tropical Storm Chantal […]

Sen. Chris Murphy aims to connect with Democratic voters

April 27, 2025 The Associated Press

SAXAPAHAW — Connecticut Sen. Chris Murphy isn’t drawing stadium-size crowds like Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders and New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez are as he tours the country talking to voters. But in a packed Haw […]

Buc-ees overcomes opposition and receives approval for NC location

January 9, 2024 North State Journal Staff

MEBANE — Buc-ees, a Texas-based gas station and cultural phenomenon, received approval late Monday for a location along Interstates 85 and 40 in Alamance County between Greensboro and Raleigh. The Mebane City Council voted to approve […]

Buc-ees planning NC location in Alamance County

July 7, 2023 North State Journal Staff

MEBANE — Buc-ees, a Texas-based gas station and cultural phenomenon, has its eyes on a site along Interstates 85 and 40 between Greensboro and Raleigh. The company initially sought to come to western Orange County in […]

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 […]

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 […]