🌱 Could 1,000 new homes reshape southeastern Alamance’s quiet country roads?
Alamance, North Carolina Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning Alamance! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Could 1,000 new homes reshape southeastern Alamance’s quiet country roads?
- Which big-name stores are anchoring Mebane’s next major development?
- How Mebane’s boom is forcing Burlington to rethink growth plans
Also on today's calendar: Crow Party and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 78 and low of 53 degrees.
- Thursday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 69, low: 44.
- Friday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 77 and low of 49 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Alamance County residents raise concerns over proposed housing developments (myfox8.com) — Nearly 1,000 new homes are being proposed for southeastern Alamance County, and nearby residents are organizing to push back over fears about traffic, wells, and rural character. Two separate projects off Morrow Mill Road and Austin Quarter Road could add more than 10,000 daily car trips and dozens of commercial wells, prompting locals to question how infrastructure and water supplies will keep up. 
2. Target, HomeGoods among national retailers coming to new Mebane development (wfmynews2.com) — A huge mixed-use project in Mebane will bring Target, Burlington, and other national retailers to Alamance County, alongside new housing, offices, and restaurants. Local business leaders say the development and nearby Buc-ee’s could create quality jobs and help Alamance graduates stay and build careers locally, while raising fresh questions about traffic and infrastructure.
3. From Buc-ee's to Burlington: Mebane boom reshaping Alamance County grow (wfmynews2.com) — Major retail and Buc-ee’s projects in Mebane are accelerating growth across Alamance County, pushing Burlington to plan ahead for roads, utilities, housing, and fire coverage. City officials say more than 160 developments are under review as they invest millions in water and sewer upgrades to keep infrastructure ahead of the boom.
4. EPA approves plan to remove vehicle emissions testing requirement in 19 North Carolina counties (wfmynews2.com) — Alamance County drivers may soon no longer need annual vehicle emissions tests, as the EPA has proposed ending the requirement in 19 North Carolina counties. State officials say the move could save drivers nearly $20 million a year while keeping air quality within federal standards, based on a decade of monitoring data.
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Crow Party →
703 E Davis St, Burlington
5:00 pm
Saturday May 16
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Other local events
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Free Burlington Business Technical Assistance - Business Marketing Part 2 →
Alamance Dream Center Inc., 1423 N Church St, Burlington
10:00 am -
Specials Showcase Event
Harvey R Newlin Elementary Burlington, NC 27215
5:00 pm -
2026 Piedmont Chapter Banquet →
Alliance Convention Center, Exhibit Hall, 1214 Turrentine St, Burlington
6:00 pm -
May Nature Walk — T. Gilbert Pearson Audubon Society →
Cane Creek Mountains Natural Area - Pine Hill Trailhead, 5075 Bass Mountain Rd, Snow Camp
10:00 am -
Ribbon Cutting: Burger King-Mebane
Alamance County Chamber-Commerce 1305 S. Fifth St, Mebane NC
11:00 am -
Dance Class Picture Day (Rejoice, PDC, & Ballet 4-8) →
Alamance Fine Arts Academy, 335 S Main St, Burlington
5:00 pm -
Graham Arts Around the Square →
Alamance County Courthouse, 1 Court Square, Graham
10:00 am -
Battle of Alamance 255th →
Alamance Battleground State Historic Site, 5803 NC-62, Burlington
11:00 am
Thursday May 14
Friday May 15
Saturday May 16
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Global Committee PLCs (During PLCs)
Eastlawn Elementary Burlington, NC 27217
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Q2 Associates Committee Meeting
Alamance Caswell Home Builders Alamance-Caswell Builders Association 2450 Hanford Rd. Burlington, NC 27215
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Specials Showcase Event
Harvey R Newlin Elementary Burlington, NC 27215
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National Honor Society Spring Induction Ceremony
Hugh M Cummings High Burlington, NC 27217
6:00 pm
Wednesday May 13
Thursday May 14
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- Kentucky Fried Chicken posted a job opening for Team Member in Burlington. Apply here.
- Wingstop posted a job opening for Cook in Burlington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Alamance here.
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