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NEWS 10/14/15 11:43pm

Governor McCrory comes to Burlington to sign historic tax credit bill

By Cdelprete

Governor Pat McCrory and several legislators celebrated the preservation of historic tax credits in front of a large crowd at the Burlington Depot this afternoon. The historic tax credits bill provides incentives to taxpayers that contribute to the preservation of historic buildings.

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NEWS 10/14/15 10:17pm

Gun control panel discusses Elon and Burlington's future

By cbohle

About 40 Elon University students, faculty, and staff and community members, a smaller crowd than usual, attended the Panel Discussion: Violence associated with Guns Wednesday evening in Lakeside Meeting Rooms. Although the room looked empty, there was a flow of questions being asked to the Elon University faculty and staff panelists.

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SPORTS 10/14/15 7:39pm

Nicole Dennion returns for Elon women's soccer Senior Day

By Alex Simon

Emotions always run high on a Senior Day, but they were cranked up an extra notch at the Oct. 11 Elon University women’s soccer team's match. Senior forward Nicole Dennion, former Southern Conference Player of the Year who missed last year while battling cancer, made her first appearance in two years by taking the opening kickoff in the lineup for the Phoenix. After kicking off the match, she ran to the sideline for a substitute to applause from both teams and fans. “An indescribable level [of emotion],” said head coach Chris Neal. “It was really good having her here.”

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NEWS 10/14/15 3:54pm

A stroke of anatomical genius

By Hannah Silvers and Hope Koene

On any other night, the sight of three students’ exposed muscles and bones would have caused a panic among patrons at The Fat Frogg Bar & Grill. But at 7 p.m. Oct. 13, Elon University Physician Assistant Program seniors Lisa Nichols, Boyd Vicars and Kim Heald smiled and joked as they walked between the restaurant’s tables, flaunting arms and legs painted with realistic representations of the underlying muscular and skeletal systems.

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NEWS 10/14/15 12:06pm

Brian Gryniewski - 2015-10-14 12:06:42

 

My name is Brian Gryniewski, Elon resident and contact for TickleMyRibs BBQ Restaurant in Burlington. On Sunday Oct 25th, we are hosting the 2nd Annual Q' for the Cure event to benefit Little Pink Houses of Hope Breast Cancer Charity.

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NEWS 10/14/15 12:06pm

Brian Gryniewski - 2015-10-14 12:06:40

 

My name is Brian Gryniewski, Elon resident and contact for TickleMyRibs BBQ Restaurant in Burlington. On Sunday Oct 25th, we are hosting the 2nd Annual Q' for the Cure event to benefit Little Pink Houses of Hope Breast Cancer Charity.

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NEWS 10/14/15 12:06pm

Brian Gryniewski - 2015-10-14 12:06:39

 

My name is Brian Gryniewski, Elon resident and contact for TickleMyRibs BBQ Restaurant in Burlington. On Sunday Oct 25th, we are hosting the 2nd Annual Q' for the Cure event to benefit Little Pink Houses of Hope Breast Cancer Charity.

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NEWS 10/14/15 12:06pm

Brian Gryniewski - 2015-10-14 12:06:37

 

My name is Brian Gryniewski, Elon resident and contact for TickleMyRibs BBQ Restaurant in Burlington. On Sunday Oct 25th, we are hosting the 2nd Annual Q' for the Cure event to benefit Little Pink Houses of Hope Breast Cancer Charity.

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NEWS 10/13/15 4:30pm

'American Horror Story: Hotel': a whole new level of shock and scandal

By Nikita DeMare

Forget the UGG boots, Pumpkin Spice Lattes and flannels — I know it’s fall when the season premieres of my favorite shows start popping up again, and that means it’s time to stock up on the tissues. The season of ugly sobbing and excessive hyperventilation is upon us, my friends, and no other show can get us into that creepy, soul-sucking, Halloween mindset like "American Horror Story."

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NEWS 10/12/15 11:37pm

'Throwback Time Machine' fills spot left by Andy Grammer

By Caroline Fernandez

Elon University Homecoming concertgoers now have a reason to keep their head up after Andy Grammer canceled his Oct. 17 appearance.  Interactive DJ "Throwback Time Machine" is now scheduled to perform at the Homecoming Concert Saturday.

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NEWS 10/12/15 7:46pm

First Annual Alamance Pride makes history in the county

By chartshorn

By Leena Dahal, Pendulum Senior Reporter It may have drizzled over Alamance County on Saturday, but the more than 1,000 people gathered at the Historic \0x200BTrain Depot & Amphitheater paid little attention to the rain.

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NEWS 10/12/15 6:50pm

Alamance County's first Pride Festival unites community, furthers visibility for LGBTQIA identities

By Leena Dahal

It may have drizzled over Alamance County on Saturday, but the more than 1,000 people gathered at the Historic Train Depot & Amphitheater paid little attention to the rain. What was on their minds, instead, were the rainbow flags and making history.

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NEWS 10/12/15 10:56am

Alex Ringsell - 2015-10-12 10:56:06

 

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NEWS 10/12/15 10:17am

Volunteers requested for stream cleanup

By Simone Jasper

The City of Burlington Water Resources Department  is asking for volunteers to clean trash and debris from Little Alamance Creek Oct.

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NEWS 10/12/15 10:09am

Alumni networing opportunities available during Homecoming Weekend

By The Pendulum

Most of the academic departments will host Open House sessions with alumni during Homecoming Weekend Oct.

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NEWS 10/12/15 9:20am

NC Tea Party Constitutional Caucus to meet in Burlington

 

Burlington will host one of the meetings of the North Carolina Tea Party Constitutional Caucus Oct. 17

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SPORTS 10/11/15 9:06pm

Women's soccer tops College of Charleston 2-0

By Alex Simon

On Senior Day at Rudd Field, it was the youngsters that shined for the Elon University women’s soccer team in a 2-0 win over the College of Charleston.

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NEWS 10/11/15 1:15pm

U.S. Attorney Office investigates NC Department of Health and Human Services

By pleblanc2

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is under federal investigation after being subpoenaed by the U.S Attorney's Office in Raleigh. Investigators are looking into expensive contracts for employees with personal connections to other employees in the office and the expansion of a consulting firm contract from $3.2 million dollars to $9 million dollars according to a report from the Raleigh News and Observer. According to the report, the U.S.

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SPORTS 10/10/15 11:30pm

Elon holds on late to edge Lipscomb 1-0

By Jordan Spritzer

Senior midfielder James Brace’s strike in the 26th minute proved to be the difference maker in the Elon University men’s soccer team’s 1-0 victory over Lipscomb University.  We had a lot of opportunities to get a second goal and kill the game off,” said head coach Chris Little.

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SPORTS 10/10/15 10:00pm

Football can't capitalize on chances against Richmond

By Alex Simon

RICHMOND — The Elon University football team had many chances to score against No. 18 University of Richmond Saturday afternoon. But Elon could not capitalize on the chances it had offensively early, and Richmond overpowered Elon’s defense en route to a 27-14 victory. We built a hole against a very good opponent in Richmond,” head coach Rich Skrosky said.

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