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Town of Elon, Gibsonville, Elon Campus Police assist in robbery investigation

By Mia Torres , Lily Mosbacher and Ethan Wu

There was a heavy police presence at the Citgo gas station on West Haggard Avenue in Elon around 2:40 p.m. on Sept. 9. Nine police cars were on the scene, including Town of Elon Police, Elon Campus Police and Gibsonville police. Police surrounded one vehicle, which according to Town of Elon police was tracked by a Burlington Police drone. Town of Elon police told Elon News Network the vehicle that was pulled over was tracked by a Burlington drone. That information was passed to Gibsonville and Town of Elon Police by the Burlington Police Department.

SPORTS 9/8/26 11:53pm

Elon women’s volleyball falls to App State

By Addison Hinson

Elon women’s volleyball fell to Appalachian State University, 1-3, in a hard-fought game where the Phoenix showed a lot of heart. Elon started off with a strong showing, but the Mountaineers matched their efforts, forcing the Phoenix to dig deep and respond. Elon next plays Davidson College at home at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11, in Schar Center. 

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SPORTS 09/07/2026 4:42pm
Varsity girls flag football takes root in Alamance County

The North Carolina High School Athletic Association’s board of directors voted to approve girls flag football as an official high school sport over the summer, capping a rapid rise for the sport over the last two years. According to Eastern Alamance Athletic Director Brad Costa, the push began around the summer of 2024. ADs from the county met with representatives from the Carolina Panthers, who have invested over $2.5 million into growing the sport statewide over the last four years. 

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