Hurricane Florence Coverage

Hurricane Florence devastated her hometown, but this Elon freshman has been through worse

As her hometown of Wilmington recovers from heavy destruction, Lilly Santiago uses the tenacity she learned in her previous challenges to continue adjusting to college. 

Elon drops first game back from storm

Elon (8-3) was quickly thrown into a match against the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (4-6). In a game that was announced barely more than 24 hours before the start of the match. Elon lost to the Tar Heels in three sets (20-25, 18-25, 18-25). 

Staying Faithful Through Hurricane Florence

Seeking an abortion in the Bible Belt

In North Carolina, there are many restrictions placed on people who choose to pursue Abortion as an option. Advocates and experts from both sides of the conversation weigh in on the impending future of women's health in North Carolina. 

Andover, MA students react to explosions in hometown

While thousands of students fled campus to avoid Hurricane Florence, some Elon students found other disasters. Gas explosions in Andover, North Andover and Lawrence, Massachusetts, damaged dozens of homes last week. 

Graham woman says Red Cross shelters are 'a welcoming community'

"It’s good for the heart to see so much caring and love in one building under one roof," Graham resident June Van Riper said. 

LATEST UPDATES: Florence comes to Elon

Follow along for updates and stories from Alamance County as the storm bears down on the region.

Couple living in mobile home thankful Florence spared Alamance County

With the area experiencing less effects than expected, a local couple thinks about what could have been much worse than a few inches of rain.

Burlington inmates aide in storm recovery

A community taking action this week as people from all over the southeastern region fled Florence. “This is a trying time and experience for people who haven't seen the magnitude of a hurricane," said Red Cross Facility Coordinator Kevin Hinton.

With Florence changing course, students in storm's new path return to Elon early

When students received an email telling them to get off campus ahead of an incoming hurricane, it didn’t tell them exactly where to go. Some jetted back home, states away from the projected wind and rain. Some students, however, found that their escape routes took them even closer to the storm’s path.

Students find ways to stave off boredom after storm cancels classes

Even though rain and winds have been weaker than originally projected, students found themselves cooped up in their dorms due to the limited campus hours and availability of campus resources.

Burlington firefighters head to coast to lend a hand

With the city of Burlington facing the lighter effects of tropical storm Florence, the fire department is going eastward to help those affected more strongly by the storm.

Even with Florence slamming coast, Elon mostly spared on Friday

National news networks aired dramatic scenes of wind and waves slamming North Carolina's coast on Friday. But further inland, Elon University was largely unaffected by Hurricane Florence.

Burlington mayor a world away as city prepares for tropical storm

While the City of Burlington has been preparing, Mayor Ian Baltutis, is oceans away. Burlington has two sister cities, one in Gwacheon South Korea and one in Soledad de Graciano Sánchez, Mexico. Baltutis is currently visiting in Burlington's sister city in South Korea.

Local restaurants are determined to keep cooking for their community

Even with the winds and rain of Hurricane Florence beginning to reach the Town of Elon, local business owners are determined to remain open throughout the storm.

Guide for flying back to North Carolina after Hurricane Florence blows through

With many students planning on flying home in time for classes on Tuesday, area airports Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) and Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) says they are expecting most airlines to maintain normal flight schedules in the coming days. 

Thousands of miles away from home, international students on campus brace for hurricane

Several of Elon University’s international students will be remaining on campus during Hurricane Florence, which is now expected to make landfall as a Category 2 storm Friday morning.

With storm cancelling classes, plenty of time to hit the gym

Though most of campus closed down at 8 a.m. this morning, the Koury Athletic Center is still open for students to enjoy. Extending their hours to 8 p.m. tonight, many students are turning to the gym as a place to go to stave off boredom.

Burlington hotels fill up with coastal evacuees

Coastal residents escaping Hurricane Florence have been fleeing their homes and heading west for the weekend. Most hotels in the Burlington area have had an increase in customers and as the weekend approaches, reservations are even harder to get. 

From felines to equines, Elon's pet owners prepare for Hurricane Florence

With Hurricane Florence on its way, some students are wondering what to do with their pets. Sophomore Imogen Thomson and her horse Chairman are choosing to ride out the storm in Elon.