Alamance Community College News
Browse past news stories for Alamance Community College in Graham, NC:
- Student charged with threat at community college out on bond (Burlington Times-News)
posted on November 18, 2009 at 10:29:21 pm
A student charged with threatening violence at the Alamance-Burlington Middle College was released from the county jail Wednesday. Markise Antonio White was released after his $100,000 bond was posted. Paperwork at the county magistrate’s office... - High school student linked to threats on ACC campus had gang ties, authorities say (Burlington Times-News)
posted on November 16, 2009 at 11:02:31 pm
A high school student charged with threatening violence on the campus of Alamance Community College has ties to a street gang known as the Neighborhood Mafia, the Alamance County Sheriff’s Department says. Eighteen-year-old Markise Antonio White... - Graham council will get at least one new face (Burlington Times-News)
posted on October 29, 2009 at 08:14:59 pm
GRAHAM — At least one new member will take a seat on the Graham council after Tuesday’s election. Voters will fill two seats on the board. Incumbent mayor pro tem Jimmy Linens is seeking a second term and other candidates are Mickey Cheek, Chip... - Proposed bus lot dominates candidate forum (Burlington Times-News)
posted on October 28, 2009 at 12:14:48 pm
Though discussion touched on business growth and controlling the influence of drugs and gangs in Burlington, questions about a proposed bus service parking lot dominated a forum for City Council candidates at Mackintosh on the Lake. Council... - Cyber-crime curriculum could be in community college's sights (Burlington Times-News)
posted on October 14, 2009 at 08:51:14 pm
GRAHAM — Exploring the potential of a cyber-crime curriculum is one of President Martin Nadelman’s goals for the 2009-10 year at Alamance Community College. According to a list of objectives Nadelman shared this week with the college’s board of... - Community college course will explore the paranormal (Burlington Times-News)
posted on October 12, 2009 at 09:21:09 pm
A class in paranormal investigations, or ghost hunting, tops the list of unusual courses at Alamance Community College this year. The class, offered through the college’s continuing education division, will be taught by Heather Garner of Graham. In... - Planners recommend regional bus terminal site for west Burlington (Burlington Times-News)
posted on September 30, 2009 at 10:40:02 pm
After a heated hearing before the city’s planning board, the site for a proposed park-and-ride bus lot is set to be heard by the Burlington City Council later this month. The Piedmont Authority for Regional Transit has been in talks with city - Burlington council candidates prep for primary (Burlington Times-News)
posted on September 26, 2009 at 09:40:02 pm
Burlington voters have an abundance of choice coming into this year’s city council election. Eight candidates will face off in the primary election for two seats on the Burlington City Council Oct. 6. The top four vote-getters will be on the - Relocation talk takes backseat to board bathroom break battle (Burlington Times-News)
posted on September 22, 2009 at 03:22:47 am
The county commissioners voted unanimously to spend $15,000 to $20,000 to wire the second-floor courtroom at the Old Courthouse for audio and video equipment should the board decide to move their meetings from the County Office Building. - Community college gets plans for technology center (Burlington Times-News)
posted on September 15, 2009 at 09:37:57 pm
Enlarged plans for a technology center at Alamance Community College may not increase the building’s cost. The college’s board of trustees got a look this week at what architects have in mind for a nearly 63,000-square-foot building. - Crystal Lee Sutton, the Real-Life ‘Norma Rae,’ Is Dead at 68 (New York Times)
posted on September 15, 2009 at 05:26:52 pm
Ms. Sutton’s battle to unionize workers at a North Carolina textile factory in 1973 inspired the Academy Award-winning film starring Sally Field. - The real-life ‘Norma Rae’ is dead at 68 (The Malaysian Insider)
posted on September 15, 2009 at 07:47:44 am
LOS ANGELES, Sept 15 — Crystal Lee Sutton, the union organiser whose real-life stand on her worktable at a textile factory in North Carolina in 1973 was the inspiration for the Academy Award-winning movie “Norma Rae,” died Friday in Burlington, NC She was 68. The cause was brain cancer, her son Jay Jordan said. - Real Life "Norma Rae" Remembered (WFMY News 2 Greensboro)
posted on September 14, 2009 at 05:06:23 pm
Crystal Lee Sutton, the union organizer that inspired the film "Norma Rae," died Friday at Hospice in Burlington. - Local / Region (Burlington Times-News)
posted on September 11, 2009 at 06:37:58 pm
The Alamance Scene: Family reunions and church events Times-News The Hightower, Love, Wade, Richmond Covington Family Reunion will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at the ECCO Building. Bring a picnic lunch. - Nadelman marks 10 years on campus (Burlington Times-News)
posted on September 10, 2009 at 09:52:47 pm
It seems like Alamance Community College has had more than 10 years’ worth of growth, Martin Nadelman said, in the decade he’s been president there. - New community center opens in Graham (Burlington Times-News)
posted on September 10, 2009 at 09:22:50 pm
A new community center in downtown Graham celebrates its grand opening Saturday. The Healing Station Community Resource Center at 112 E. Pine St. opens its doors at 9 a.m. Saturday with a ribbon-cutting and other kick-off events. - Kennedy of North Graham is county Teacher of the Year (Burlington Times-News)
posted on September 9, 2009 at 11:07:50 pm
Courtney Kennedy, a kindergarten teacher at North Graham Elementary School, is the Alamance-Burlington School System’s 2009-10 Teacher of the Year. Kennedy was announced as the winner late Wednesday afternoon during a ceremony at Alamance Country Club. - College access class planned for Saturday (Burlington Times-News)
posted on September 8, 2009 at 09:22:58 pm
The Alamance-Burlington School System and community partners will host a college-access conference Saturday at Graham High School. The free conference for parents, called “Success by Design,” will be from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the school’s auditorium. The school is at 903 Trollinger Road, Graham. - Community colleges throughout the state report increased enrollment (The Gaston Gazette)
posted on September 4, 2009 at 05:26:56 pm
RALEIGH –Colette Teachey knows the story of a former Marine in his late 20s who lost his job recently in the Hatteras Yachts layoffs. He’d always wanted to pursue a career in computers, but never had the training. Once the eastern North - Teacher of the year finalists named (Burlington Times-News)
posted on September 2, 2009 at 10:22:49 pm
Eight finalists were announced Wednesday in the MidCarolina Bank Excellence in Education Teacher of the Year awards program. Six finalists are teachers in the Alamance-Burlington School System. They will compete for the Teacher of the Year award that will be announced Sept. 9. - Recession draws more students to community college (The Shelby Star)
posted on August 31, 2009 at 03:36:19 pm
RALEIGH - Colette Teachey knows the story of a former Marine in his late 20s who lost his job recently in the Hatteras Yachts layoffs. He'd always wanted to pursue a career in computers, but never had the training. Once the eastern North Carolina - Community college enrollment in recession 'unprecedented' (Burlington Times-News)
posted on August 30, 2009 at 08:55:46 pm
RALEIGH — Colette Teachey knows the story of a former Marine in his late 20s who lost his job recently in the Hatteras Yachts layoffs. He’d always wanted to pursue a career in computers, but never had the training. - Familiar face at the courthouse retires (Burlington Times-News)
posted on August 27, 2009 at 09:11:29 pm
Nearly 20 years ago, Chief District Court Judge W.S. “Sandy” Harris was late for court. He raced through his secretary’s office, grabbed his black robe and dashed into the courtroom. He was back in just a few minutes, red-faced. - County closer to public transit (Burlington Times-News)
posted on August 19, 2009 at 10:53:37 am
The location of the first of three planned park-and-ride lots in Burlington and Alamance County’s move toward public transportation was announced Tuesday. - The Alamance Scene: bloodmobiles, reunions and Working Women's Wednesday (Burlington Times-News)
posted on August 17, 2009 at 09:23:44 pm
Janet Cowell, N.C. State Treasurer, will be the speaker at the Working Women’s Wednesday meeting on Aug. 26. Lunch, networking and speaker from 11:30 to 1 p.m. at Alamance Country Club. WRCF members, $23; non-members, $28. Prepaid reservations must be made by Aug. 21. For more information, call 227-6900 or visit www.wrcac.org. - Green Level resident wants to build something at home (Burlington Times-News)
posted on July 30, 2009 at 10:32:58 pm
GREEN LEVEL – Wearing a dress shirt and tie in the July heat, Tim Chambers looks the part of an up-and-coming businessman. - Bowman retires after career as policeman, firefighter, fire inspector (Burlington Times-News)
posted on July 27, 2009 at 09:18:37 pm
Michael Bowman seems like he was destined to a life of public service. His mother, Joan Bowman, was a sergeant at the Alamance County Sheriff’s Department. She worked in the jail and as a dispatcher. It seemed natural that her son would pursue a career in law enforcement. - Community college students take unusual route to graduation (Burlington Times-News)
posted on July 15, 2009 at 08:53:10 pm
Almeria Gammon dropped out of high school at the age of 17 and got a job in textiles. The Caswell County native made a good salary and planned to stick with that work until she retired – until the Culp, Inc. plant in Graham closed. - Open & Shut (Burlington Times-News)
posted on July 12, 2009 at 09:38:22 pm
Day care for dogs is a new offering at Ultimate Canine Care. The business, at 3554 Boywood Road, Graham, also provides grooming, boarding and training services. - Community college wants you to come to campus for culture (Burlington Times-News)
posted on July 6, 2009 at 10:02:51 pm
It may not be long before there is more going on at Alamance Community College than classes, tutoring and job-related training.