Letters to the Editor

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NEWS 9/18/18 1:49pm

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

By Selina Guevara

"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. 

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NEWS 9/17/18 1:59pm

LATEST UPDATES: Florence comes to Elon

By Elon News Network

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

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NEWS 9/16/18 8:48pm

Couple living in mobile home thankful Florence spared Alamance County

By Emmanuel Morgan

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.

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NEWS 9/16/18 8:05pm

Burlington inmates aide in storm recovery

By Rachel Ellis

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.

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NEWS 9/16/18 6:32pm

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

By Alex Hager

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.

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NEWS 9/15/18 10:27pm

Students find ways to stave off boredom after storm cancels classes

By Maeve Ashbrook and Luke Stoddard

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.

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NEWS 9/15/18 5:34pm

Burlington firefighters head to coast to lend a hand

By Jack Norcross and Nina Fleck

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.

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NEWS 9/14/18 11:36pm

Even with Florence slamming coast, Elon mostly spared on Friday

By Ted Thomas , Mackenzie Wilkes , Luke Stoddard and Alex Hager

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.

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NEWS 9/14/18 11:26pm

Burlington mayor a world away as city prepares for tropical storm

By Grace Morris

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.

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NEWS 9/14/18 3:13pm

Local restaurants are determined to keep cooking for their community

By Anton L. Delgado and Samantha Casamento

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.

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NEWS 9/14/18 2:54pm

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

By Jack Norcross

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. 

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NEWS 9/14/18 9:48am

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

By Anton L. Delgado and Meagan Lynn

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.

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NEWS 9/14/18 7:45am

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

By Jack Haley

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.

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NEWS 9/13/18 8:34pm

Burlington hotels fill up with coastal evacuees

By Samantha Casamento

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. 

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NEWS 9/13/18 8:12pm

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

By Grace Morris

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. 

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NEWS 9/13/18 6:07pm

Farmers Market vendors not deterred by storm, emptied campus

By Grace Morris

With Hurricane Florence still headed for the Carolinas most on-campus Elon students have left to head out of the storm’s path, but others in the area have decided to brave the storm. 

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NEWS 9/13/18 2:24pm

Lamb's Chapel prepares for storm's arrival as only shelter in Alamance County

By Rachel Ellis

The Lamb’s Chapel, located on 415 Roxboro Road in Haw River, opened its doors this morning at 10 a.m. for people seeking emergency shelter during the storm. The American Red Cross is operating and staffing the shelter, along with other county officials.

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NEWS 9/13/18 2:07pm

After evacuation request, students flee far and wide to escape hurricane

By Alex Hager

Students lugged duffel bags and suitcases through the muggy morning air Thursday, joining the thousands who heeded a request to evacuate campus ahead of Hurricane Florence’s arrival. 

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NEWS 9/13/18 12:32pm

From extra food to backup electricity, Elon says it's prepared for whatever Hurricane Florence may bring

By Maya Eaglin

In the event of a power outage, Moseley Center would became the main shelter for Elon students still on campus. About 1,400 students elected to ride out Hurricane Florence in campus housing.

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NEWS 9/13/18 12:19pm

11 a.m.: Hurricane Florence update

By Jack Norcross

Hurricane Florence is a Category 2 storm heading toward the coast. Current National Hurricane Service projections show the storm making landfall around 8 a.m. Friday. 

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