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NEWS 2/11/26 5:38pm

North Carolina Supreme Court prepares for 2026 Election

By Alannah Klingsporn

The North Carolina Supreme Court is preparing to have another election in 2026. Democratic incumbent Anita Earls and Representative Sarah Stevens will be facing off in Nov. for the court seat. This election comes after Republican candidate Jefferson Griffin didn’t concede the 2024 Supreme Court race to Democratic incumbent Allison Riggs until May 2025, after a six-month legal battle.

NEWS 2/11/26 1:31pm

Elon Class of 2026, alumni named Fulbright semi-finalists

By Lily Mosbacher

Eleven Elon University seniors and alumni have been named semifinalists for the 2026-2027 Fulbright U.S. Student Program. Founded in 1946 and sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, the Fulbright Program offers research, study, and English teaching opportunities in more than 140 countries across the world.

NEWS 2/11/26 9:54am

Elon Town Council reviews sustainability efforts, ordinance amendments

By Elissa Leka

The Elon Town Council received an annual update from the Sustainability Committee, held public hearings for a Land Management Ordinance text amendment and Elon University text amendment and addressed proposed ordinances and resolutions in chapters 13 and 17. There were no participants in the public comments portion of the agenda. 

LIFESTYLE 2/9/26 11:13am

Mebane bookstore provides escape for readers

By Miles Hayford

For just over five months, Mebane resident Taylor Collier has worked to create an inclusive space and community for book lovers inside a small corner in Sweet Grace Market in Mebane. Her new bookstore, No Bad Books, has been open since Nov. 1, selling a variety of books alongside hosting events like book clubs and book release parties. 

SPORTS 2/8/26 12:32pm

Breakout performances power Elon athletics

By Kathan Gandhi

Across multiple sports, several Elon athletes are stepping into larger roles and delivering pivotal performances. From breakout scorers on the court to record-setting runs on the track, the Phoenix have found impact players up and down the roster, offering a snapshot of the depth and momentum building across Elon athletics. In the past two weeks, these four athletes have showcased themselves as predominant parts of their teams and Elon athletics overall. 

SPORTS 2/7/26 4:59pm

Turnovers, 3-pointers lead to third straight loss for Elon

By Benjamin Berfield

The Elon University men’s basketball team lost 82-77 to Drexel University in what is now their fifth loss in the last six games. Elon never led and now falls to a 5-7 record in the Coastal Athletic Association. Drexel, who entered the game last in conference scoring, put up 82 points in front of an energetic crowd that saw a season high 2,021 people in attendance.

NEWS 2/7/26 10:06am

City council leads new projects across Graham

By Alice Morrissey

Now two months into her city council term, Graham’s new mayor Chelsea Dickey has begun leading several projects and initiatives across the city. Dickey has focused on setting goals for the remainder of her term with support from the council. In a Facebook post on Jan. 20, she announced the completion of a workshop with fellow council members where they outlined priorities for the upcoming budget cycle. During the workshop the council created their three-year goals including continuing to support parks and recreation initiatives, promoting economic growth in Graham, maintaining infrastructure, improving safety, and strengthening community engagement.

NEWS 2/4/26 5:47pm

ABSS plans to better district with 6-step rezoning plan

By Anjolina Fantaroni

The Alamance-Burlington School System has a six-step plan for its district-wide rezoning, developed in collaboration with SchoolCAMP, a professional consulting firm affiliated with North Carolina State University’s Institute for Transportation Research and Education. The plan, currently in its second phase, is expected to be complete by spring 2026. It includes a land use study, community engagement, zonal mapping, a board vote, family notification and implementation. The rezoning will then take effect in the 2026-27 academic year. 

LIFESTYLE 2/4/26 3:49pm

Leslie Jones to perform at Elon Day 2026

By Charlotte Pfabe

Elon senior Khoreen Johnson already knows where she will be on March 5. “In the front row is where I plan to be,” Johnson said. “One thousand percent with the rest of my friend group. We already talked about it.” She wants to be front and center when comedian and former “Saturday Night Live” cast member Leslie Jones performs as this year’s Elon Day comedian. 

NEWS 2/3/26 6:46pm

NC College Democrats sue State Board of Elections over early voting access

By Kate Gray

The College Democrats of North Carolina and four college students sued the North Carolina State Board of Elections and several state and local election officials over the denial of on-campus early voting sites for the 2026 primary election. At their meeting Jan. 13, the NCSBE heard from 12 county boards of elections that had not come to unanimous decisions on their early voting plans.

NEWS 2/2/26 2:27pm

DOJ files reveal Jeffrey Epstein paid tuition for former Elon University student

By Charlotte Pfabe , Anjolina Fantaroni and Miles Hayford

Files released by the Department of Justice revealed that financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein paid tuition for a student attending Elon University in fall 2009. Documents show that Epstein paid $12,744 toward Fall Term tuition for a student identified as "Thomas," the son of Jeanne Brennan Wiebracht, the former campaign accountant for then-U.S. Virgin Islands Gov. John de Jongh.

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NEWS 02/21/2026 8:33pm
U.S. House passes SAVE America Act, Senate to consider it soon

The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act was passed by the United States House of Representatives by a vote of 218-213 on Feb. 11, with one Democrat breaking party lines to vote to pass the bill. The bill will now be considered by the Senate, where it needs 60 votes to pass before going to President Donald Trump’s desk for his signature. 

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