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NEWS 8/5/22 10:31pm

Alamance Burlington School System introduces new mobile app

By Miranda Ferrante

The app, which features a number of sections, will allow schools and teachers to communicate important information to the district. It is currently available in the Apple Store for iPhones and soon will be on Google Play Store. 

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NEWS 8/3/22 5:17pm

Iconic statue to leave Graham

By Miranda Ferrante

Alamance Arts will host a going away party for "Embracing Peace" Thursday, Aug. 11, from 6 to 8 p.m., featuring entertainment and the history of the sculpture. The last day to view the statue will be Aug. 14 before dismantling takes place Aug. 15 and 16. 

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NEWS 8/3/22 2:57pm

Elon University announces speaker series programming for 2022-23 academic year

By Miranda Ferrante

This year’s speaker series is presented by WUNC North Carolina Public Radio and will explore “living well in a changing world,” according to the university’s website. All tickets for the speaker series will be free for students, staff and faculty cost $15 for those without an Elon ID. 

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NEWS 8/1/22 6:10pm

Elon University establishes Department of Engineering

By Miranda Ferrante

Elon University took a step forward in its Boldly Elon Strategic Plan, officially establishing its Department of Engineering Aug. 1.

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NEWS 7/28/22 10:18pm

Elon University shares COVID protocols ahead of fall semester

By Miranda Ferrante

Ahead of the start of Elon University’s 2022-23 academic year, Vice President for Student Life Jon Dooley announced information about policies and protocols intended to mitigate the spread of COVID and ways to support those who become ill in a university-wide email July 28. 

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NEWS 7/28/22 3:21pm

Alamance County rises to high levels of community COVID-19 transmission

By Sophie Rosenthal

Alamance County once again has high levels of community COVID-19 transmission. It is among half of North Carolina counties with high transmission, according to data from the state’s Department of Health and Human Services. The increase in transmission comes as the more transmissible Omicron BA.5 variant overtook other variants in the state, leading North Carolina cases. Last week, there were 450 positive cases in Alamance County. 

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NEWS 7/27/22 8:10pm

Elon University student awarded $1,500 by the Negative Population Growth Annual Essay Scholarship Contest

By Claire Schoenfeld

Incoming Elon freshman Aaron Chan was awarded $1,500 by the Negative Population Growth Annual Essay Scholarship Contest. Chan, from Garner, North Carolina, wrote his essay about how population growth affects the ecological footprint and biocapacity of the United States.

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NEWS 7/20/22 10:10am

Students present research upon completion of SURE program

By Avery Sloan

The 45 students in the SURE program have worked full time throughout the summer with faculty research mentors on programs of interest. Each student received a $3000 stipend, and the program culminated in a poster session July 20, giving students the opportunity to showcase their research.

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NEWS 7/19/22 10:54am

Town of Elon police officer will stay on force after pleading guilty in toddler’s accidental shooting

By Sophie Rosenthal

Town of Elon police officer Orlando Maynard pleaded guilty in the accidental shooting death of his three-year-old son on Friday, 13 months after the child found Maynard’s unsecured handgun. Elon Police Chief Kelly Blackwelder said in a statement the police department will continue to employ Maynard.  

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NEWS 7/15/22 9:18am

Fire Chief Landon Massey starts at Elon

By Avery Sloan

Despite coming from four generations of firefighters, Chief Landon Massey had no interest in joining the profession until he graduated high school. And though he said he didn’t envision himself in this career from a young age, he has been immersed in the environment his whole life. 

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NEWS 7/14/22 1:40pm

NC named No. 1 state for business in 2022

By Miranda Ferrante

North Carolina has been named America’s top state for business in 2022, ahead of both Washington and Virginia, according to a CNBC study. 

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NEWS 7/8/22 3:50pm

Biden signs executive order to protect access to abortion

By Miranda Ferrante

President Joe Biden signed an executive order today in an attempt to protect access to reproductive health care services. The executive order outlines actions intended to lessen potential penalties that those seeking an abortion could face after the ruling, as well as protect access to abortion medication by mail. 

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NEWS 7/6/22 7:10pm

Gov. Cooper signs executive order to protect abortion access in NC

By Miranda Ferrante

Gov. Roy Cooper signed an executive order July 6 that will protect reproductive freedom and abortion access in North Carolina. The order comes after the United States Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade and the federal constitutional right to abortion June 24. 

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NEWS 7/6/22 5:19pm

Elon University School of Law introduces two new career counselors

By Miranda Ferrante

Krista Contino Saumby and Alicia Mills will serve as associate director of career development and assistant director of career development respectively, acting as mentors and working with students to achieve professional goals in the Elon University School of Law. 

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NEWS 7/5/22 4:44pm

2022-23 academic year marks 30 years of common reading at Elon University

By Erin Martin

For the 30th year in a row, Elon University will continue its common reading program and has selected, “Factfulness: Ten Reasons We’re Wrong About the World—and Why Things Are Better Than You Think” by Hans Rosling for the 2022-23 academic year. A committee composed of faculty, staff and students chose the book as one that represents the core values of the university for freshmen students. 

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NEWS 7/1/22 2:02pm

Benevolence Farm expands to Burlington

By Ryan Kupperman

The end of June marks the first month of operation for Benevolence Farm’s secondary location in Burlington. Benevolence Farm, a non-profit social organization, works alongside formerly incarcerated women who are able to live and work at the farm upon their release. 

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NEWS 6/30/22 5:37pm

Elon University Center for Access and Success selects new executive director

By Miranda Ferrante

Travella Free has been named the new executive director of Elon University’s Center for Access and Success and will begin the role July 1. Free comes to Elon after five years at Kentucky State University, where she led the state’s 4-H youth organization. 

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NEWS 6/28/22 9:15pm

Elon University campus police scheduled for on-site assessment

By Miranda Ferrante

The Elon University Police Department is scheduled for an on-site assessment, Chief of Police Joe LeMire announced in an email June 28. The assessment, administered by the International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators, is part of a program to achieve accreditation, which according to the email, requires verification that it meets professional standards in addition to compliance with standards in four areas: administration, policy and procedures, operations and support services.

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NEWS 6/24/22 5:44pm

Congress passes gun safety bill

By Ellis Chandler

The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bipartisan bill to address gun violence today. All House Democrats and 14 Republicans voted for the legislation, and the final vote was 234-193. This marks the first major gun safety legislation since the 1994 assault weapons ban. The bill now heads to President Joe Biden for his signature. He is expected to sign.

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NEWS 6/24/22 4:42pm

New adolescent mental health treatment program offered in Burlington

By Erin Martin

Beginning July 1, at-risk kids in the Burlington-Alamance area can attend a day treatment program at Another Chance Treatment Center in Burlington. The program is designed for children and adolescents between the ages of five and 20 who struggle with behavioral issues. 

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