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September 26, 2026 at 1:02 PM
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Alamance County pauses new curbside trash contracts while commissioners consider giving residents more choice over who picks up their garbage. #WFDD #AlamanceCounty #waste
Alamance County weighs changes to curbside trash service
Alamance County put new trash contracts on hold while commissioners explore whether residents should have more choice over who picks up their garbage.
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September 23, 2026 at 6:54 PM
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Alamance County officials are sounding the alarm as a recent court ruling could put nearly $1 million in tax revenue at risk, potentially turning properties with even a fraction of nonprofit ownership wholly tax-exempt.

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Officials warn court rulings on partial nonprofit ownership could hit county tax base
Tax staff and the contracted appraiser discussed the Blue Ridge legal issue that can render properties wholly exempt if a sliver of ownership is held by an exempt entity; Alamance staff cited roughly $600,000 in current exposure and projected potential revenue losses nearing $1 million next year if trends continue.
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September 11, 2026 at 2:06 AM
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Alamance County faces a looming $1 million tax revenue loss due to a legal loophole that could exempt entire properties based on minor nonprofit ownership stakes.

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County staff warn of potential revenue loss from court interpretation allowing partial nonprofit ownership to trigger tax exemption
During the revaluation presentation staff described a court case where a small exempt-entity ownership stake can make an entire property tax-exempt; staff said Alamance County ranks among counties at potential risk and projected a possible near-term tax loss around $1 million if the issue is not resolved.
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September 10, 2026 at 9:40 PM
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Alamance County residents are demanding respect for their library committee nominations as commissioners face backlash for politically motivated appointments and controversial parental-guidance policies.

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Residents and advocates urge respect for municipal library nominations as county appointments draw criticism
Multiple public commenters urged the Alamance County commissioners to respect municipal nominations for library committee seats and criticized recent appointments and parental-guidance labeling policies; commissioners said the process and policy will be reviewed at a future agenda.
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September 10, 2026 at 9:39 PM
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Commissioners disavow any "non-disclosure" agreement regarding data centers - alamancenews.com
Kelly Allen, the chairman of Alamance County’s commissioners, found herself torn between the desire to encourage public participation and the need to maintain decorum as the audience became restive or...
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August 23, 2026 at 12:33 PM
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Alamance County's sheriff is pushing for $5.6 million in grants to tackle urgent jail overcrowding and tech upgrades—will these funds turn the tide for public safety?

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Commissioners approve sheriff's requests to apply for two public-safety grants
Alamance County commissioners approved the sheriff's request to apply for a $5.2 million federal workforce/infrastructure grant and a $400,000 state grant to address detention-center overcrowding and digital storage for body-camera footage. The sheriff said funding would pay for staffing bonuses, roof and camera upgrades and storage capacity.
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August 21, 2026 at 5:46 AM
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Local voices and industry experts are calling for clear, measurable standards for data centers instead of an indefinite ban, urging a balanced approach that considers community needs and environmental impact.

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Data‑center supporters and industry voices urge measured regulation, not an indefinite ban
Industry representatives and some locals told the commissioners that measurable, enforceable standards (noise, water, power and cost‑sharing) would be a better alternative than an open‑ended moratorium and urged the county to quantify impacts before taking permanent steps.
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August 20, 2026 at 2:22 PM
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Community voices unite in Alamance County, calling for a pause on data center projects to safeguard health, water, and cultural heritage.

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Residents, Indigenous speakers and health advocates urge pause on data‑center approvals over water and equity concerns
Dozens of residents, Indigenous representatives and health advocates urged Alamance County to pause approvals for large data centers, citing water consumption, PFAS contamination risk, noise, heat and disproportionate impacts on marginalized communities.
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August 20, 2026 at 2:21 PM
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Residents of Alamance County are demanding a moratorium on data centers, fearing their impact on health, water, and local economies.

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Residents cite water, noise and environmental harms in push for a data-center moratorium
Dozens of Alamance County residents — including indigenous leaders, farmers, teachers and health professionals — urged commissioners to pause approvals for data centers, citing groundwater, PFAS, continuous low-frequency noise and disproportionate impacts on marginalized communities.
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August 20, 2026 at 2:20 PM
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Alamance County has hit the pause button on large data centers for a year, giving time for crucial studies on their environmental impact and community concerns.

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Alamance County adopts one‑year moratorium on large data centers, sets study and reporting deadlines
The Alamance County Board of Commissioners voted to adopt a one‑year moratorium on approvals for large data‑center projects in unincorporated parts of the county, directing staff to study impacts and return recommended rules before the moratorium expires.
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August 20, 2026 at 2:19 PM
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Alamance County takes a bold step by imposing a one-year moratorium on new hyperscale data centers while approving significant funding for sheriff's infrastructure and staffing!

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Votes at a glance: moratorium approved; sheriff granted permission to apply for two grants
The board voted 5-0 to adopt a one-year moratorium on new large-scale data centers and approved the sheriff's request to apply for two grants (federal ~$5.2M and state ~$400k). Consent items 6H and 6I were pulled for discussion and approved.
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August 20, 2026 at 2:18 PM
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Alamance County hits the pause button on new hyperscale and AI data centers, paving the way for critical regulations that protect residents' rights and resources!

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Alamance County adopts one-year moratorium on large data centers after public outcry
Following hours of public comment, the Alamance County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to adopt a one-year moratorium on new hyperscale and AI data-center construction while staff crafts zoning and operational standards. Commissioners also set reporting triggers and allowed extensions.
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August 20, 2026 at 2:17 PM
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August 18, 2026 at 5:05 PM
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Nearly $6.5M lost in scams in Alamance over 20 months; more than 430 fraud cases assigned to detectives. #WFDD #AlamanceCounty #fraud #scams
Alamance residents lost nearly $6.5M in scams in two years
Officials with Alamance County Sheriff’s Office say there have been more than 430 fraud cases assigned to detectives in the last 20 months. The average loss per citizen in those cases is $33,000.
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August 7, 2026 at 4:03 PM
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Detective Wiger revealed alarming fraud losses of $6.3 million in Alamance County, warning residents to steer clear of gift cards and crypto kiosks to protect their hard-earned cash.

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Detective outlines $6.3M in local fraud losses, warns residents against paying with gift cards or via crypto kiosks
Detective Wiger told commissioners detectives handled about 430 fraud cases recently with average losses around $33,000 per victim and cumulative losses near $6.3 million; he urged residents not to answer unknown calls, avoid paying by gift cards or kiosks, and described investigative limits with cold wallets and foreign exchanges.
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August 4, 2026 at 4:53 AM
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Haw Riverkeeper Emily Sutton warns Alamance County that new hyperscale data centers could drain millions of gallons of water daily, urging a moratorium to ensure proper zoning and environmental safeguards are in place.

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Haw Riverkeeper urges pause and scrutiny of hyperscale data centers over water, zoning and erosion risks
At an Aug. 3 Alamance County meeting, Haw Riverkeeper Emily Sutton warned that hyperscale data centers can draw millions of gallons daily and urged a moratorium so the county can finalize zoning, assess water demand and establish local sediment/erosion controls before new applications proceed.
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August 4, 2026 at 4:51 AM
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Sheriff Johnson reveals that Alamance County's deputies are producing an astonishing average of 625 video files daily from their new body-worn cameras, but staffing shortages could hinder important policy compliance reviews.

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Sheriff updates commissioners on body-worn camera rollout and review challenges
Sheriff Johnson told the board the department has issued 248 body-worn cameras and is averaging roughly 625 video files per day, and asked for additional staffing to review footage and ensure policy compliance.
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August 3, 2026 at 6:25 PM
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Alamance County is facing a staggering rise in fraud cases, with victims losing an average of $33,000 each to crypto-related scams.

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Detective outlines surge in fraud, cryptocurrency kiosks and prevention tips for Alamance residents
Detective Weager told commissioners the sheriff’s office logged about 430 fraud cases over the last 20 months with an average local loss of $33,000 per victim and cumulative losses near $6.3 million; he urged residents not to respond to unknown calls and described common crypto-kiosk scams.
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August 3, 2026 at 6:02 PM
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Alamance County faces a critical decision as proposed hyperscale data centers could draw up to 5 million gallons of water daily, sparking urgent calls for stronger zoning and environmental protections.

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Residents and commissioners press Alamance County to study zoning and water impacts ahead of data-center meeting
Environmental advocates and residents urged the board to study water demand, zoning and erosion controls before an August 17 public meeting on proposed hyperscale data centers, warning a single facility can draw millions of gallons daily and that the county lacks delegated erosion-control enforcement.
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August 3, 2026 at 5:40 PM
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Commissioners appear willing to consider data center moratorium; still to be decided: how long - alamancenews.com
Public hearing set for August 17 Alamance County’s board of commissioners has agreed to hold a public hearing next month about a potential moratorium on new data centers in unincorporated […]
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July 29, 2026 at 10:26 PM
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Alamance County approved an additional $7.3M for public school capital projects after a budget dispute. #WFDD #Education #SchoolFunding #AlamanceCounty
Alamance commission approves extra $7.3M for school projects
Alamance County Commissioners have agreed to allocate an additional $7.3 million to the local public school system for capital projects. The move comes after the district initiated a budget dispute last month.
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July 22, 2026 at 8:53 PM
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Alamance County is considering a moratorium on large data centers after community concerns about water use and environmental impact sparked a heated discussion among commissioners.

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Alamance County to hold public hearing on proposed moratorium for large data centers
After hours of public comment and commissioner discussion about water use, noise and local control, the Alamance County Board of Commissioners directed the county attorney to draft a possible moratorium on large data centers and to notice a public hearing for the Aug. 17 evening meeting.
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July 22, 2026 at 11:53 AM
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Alamance County is taking a stand against large data centers, pushing for a moratorium to protect vital water resources after a heated public debate!

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Alamance commissioners direct draft of data-center moratorium, set public hearing for Aug. 17
After a night of public comment and commissioner debate about water use, noise and zoning, the board directed the county attorney to draft a moratorium on large data centers and to notify a public hearing for the Aug. 17 evening meeting so residents can weigh in.
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July 22, 2026 at 11:51 AM
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July 8, 2026 at 12:38 AM