BURLINGTON, N.C. — Alamance County is slowly thawing out after a major winter storm left snow, ice and hazardous roads across the region this past weekend. Crews continue to work on clearing roads, but some surfaces remain slick or icy, and officials urge motorists to drive with caution.
Historic buildings remain shuttered, including the county’s historic courthouse, though most downtown businesses have resumed operations. A few shops that closed for safety over the storm reopened as of Sunday.
“It’s not too bad — we came out yesterday and hit a lot — this one knew be closed so come back tomorrow thing,” one resident said, describing conditions on the streets as crews worked to scrape and clear surfaces.
Local Businesses Respond
Local stores stepped in to meet urgent needs. Colonial Hardware and Farm Service opened early to sell generators to residents who asked for them…