Alamance Co. residents react to increased property taxes [Video]

Alamance County residents are reacting to a nearly 4-cent property tax increase designed to fund the Alamance-Burlington School System amidst its financial crisis. On Monday evening, the Alamance County Board of Commissioners approved its 2024-25 budget, which included a 3.658 property tax increase. Top StoriesBears spotted in Mount Airy and western Wilkes CountyPatient steals ambulance, hits mailbox in Rockingham County, EMS officials say’I don’t know how hurt I am’: 911 calls reveal more details in two separate collisions involving Davie County Sheriff’s Office sergeantGet the latest news stories of interest by clicking hereCommissioners also approved $54 million of the $59 million ABSS requested in funding for the upcoming school year. Alamance County residents and homeowners say they are going to feel the increase in property taxes. One resident, Ozie Garner, has lived in Alamance County her entire life. She says she was comfortable with the amount she was already paying. …