Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders spoke to the crowd at Chicago's United Center on Aug. 20. Sanders endorsed Harris and called for an end to the war in Gaza, “We must end this horrific war in Gaza, bring home the hostages and demand an immediate cease-fire.”
The Alamance-Burlington School System announced March 15 that there will be no school on Monday, March 16, due to the anticipated severe weather and strong winds.
Elon University hosted its second Women of Elon conference on March 13 and 14. The first day of the conference included a guided networking session to build new connections and grow your network, followed by a welcome reception and a discussion led by President Connie Book and Elon faculty member Alexis Franzese. The second day included breakout sessions in the morning that focused on skill building and personal development, such as Breaking Your Own Glass Ceiling and Resilient Together: The Power of Female Friendships in Leadership and Life. On the second day of the conference,Book hosted a fireside chat with nutritionist Joy Bauer, who talked about the importance of sleep and protein for wellness.