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By Clare Grant | 4/6/23 6:43pm

Contestants running in the 100m dash during the Alamance County Special Olympic Spring Games held at Elon University’s Belk Track and White Field on April 6, 2023.. The Spring Games welcomed everyone from elementary school students, adults as well as accessible for those with disabilities. Activities included a softball toss, long jump and a 100M walk/run/roll.

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NEWS 04/29/2024 9:36pm
Elon Town Council discusses fire inspectors, changes to fire lanes

The Elon Town Council met on April 29 and focused on changes to the fire department and new policies the department will be enforcing. Previously, inspections were done by county inspectors at no cost. However, Elon is implementing a new method to directly hire inspectors. The council discussed how this change would force Elon citizens who own businesses to now need to pay for fire inspections out of their own pockets. Town of Elon Fire Chief Landon Massey said the town will be implementing a tiered system of charging inspections, which is currently being utilized by Durham’s fire departments. 

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Campus police confirm no fire on, near campus

Following several reports of smoke in the air and a potential fire near campus, Elon Chief of Campus Safety and Police Joe LeMire issued an E-Alert stating there is no fire danger near Elon University. According to the statement, a control burn is taking place in another county and a shift in wind has begun to blow smoke toward the Alamance County area. LeMire stated the smoke will dissipate over time, and it may be helpful to close vents or windows to reduce smoke smell. LeMire closed the alert with cautioning those who have difficulty breathing to remain inside while the smoke dissipates.

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