Politics

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NEWS 9/30/20 5:24pm

North Carolina to move into Phase 3 of reopening Friday

By Madalyn Howard

North Carolina will move “cautiously” to Phase 3 of reopening beginning on Friday, Oct. 2 at 5 p.m., Gov. Roy Cooper said at a press briefing today. The Phase 3 executive order will remain in effect until Oct. 23 at 5 p.m. It comes as the number of new coronavirus cases has leveled in North Carolina after a spike in August, according to Secretary of the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Mandy Cohen.

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NEWS 9/28/20 1:25pm

Democratic county commissioner candidates describe platforms, visions for Alamance County

By Kyra O'Connor

Democrats Bob Byrd, Dreama Caldwell and Kristen Powers will battle three Republican candidates in the November general election for three open seats on the Alamance County Board of Commissioners.The Board of Commissioners is composed of five elected officials who serve as the governing body of Alamance County. Board members serve four-year terms, and elections for the board are held every even-numbered year. 

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NEWS 9/28/20 1:25pm

Republican county commissioner candidates describe their visions for Alamance County

By Madalyn Howard

Republicans Bill Lashley Jr., John Paisley Jr. and Pamela Thompson will battle three Democratic candidates in the November general election for three open seats on the Alamance County Board of Commissioners. The Board of Commissioners is composed of five elected officials who serve as the governing body of Alamance County. Board members serve four-year terms, and elections for the board are held every even-numbered year. 

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NEWS 9/25/20 2:23pm

SGA passes legislation funding grocery delivery service

By Kieran Ungemach

The Student Government Association unanimously passed legislation allocating $69,069  in reserve money to fund year-long subscriptions to the Shipt grocery delivery service for at least 1,001 students.

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NEWS 9/25/20 10:56am

Elon SGA legislation denounces Louis DeJoy, puts pressure on Board of Trustees

By Kieran Ungemach

The Student Government Association passed legislation last night at their weekly business meeting that condemns the actions of Elon Board of Trustees member and Postmaster General Louis DeJoy, and requests that the board discuss his membership.

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NEWS 9/24/20 10:23pm

Trump visits Charlotte, unveils new healthcare plan and executive orders

By Kieran Ungemach

President Donald Trump announced his "America First" healthcare plan and signed an executive order at the Charlotte-Douglas International Airport on Sept. 24. 

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NEWS 9/15/20 6:57pm

Elon SGA announces freshman class election results

By Kieran Ungemach

Elon University’s Student Government Association announced the election results for the class of 2024 race tonight in front of Moseley Center. 603 freshman casted ballots to elect their representatives.

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NEWS 9/9/20 10:35pm

Eric Trump speaks at a President Trump campaign event in High Point

By Christian Galvano

Eric Trump — the son of President Donald Trump — spoke to supporters of the president’s reelection campaign at a horse stable in High Point Wednesday. Eric Trump claimed the incompetence of the Democratic Party will ultimately lead to the reelection of his father.

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NEWS 9/9/20 1:33am

President Trump’s North Carolina rally met with support, protest

By Kieran Ungemach

President Donald Trump held a campaign rally at the Smith-Reynolds Regional Airport in Winston-Salem Tuesday night, which was his third campaign event in North Carolina in just two weeks. The rally was met with 

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NEWS 9/8/20 10:52pm

Elon Aldermen approve coronavirus relief funds, prepare to open playgrounds

By Kyra O'Connor

After passing a motion to update the town of Elon’s budget with the coronavirus relief funds, the town of Elon Board of Alderman discussed an increase in sales tax revenue in the month of June, reopening playgrounds and the possibility of a citizen’s advisory committee to town of Elon Police at their September regular session.

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NEWS 9/4/20 9:25am

SGA town hall focuses on issues of diversity on campus

By Emery Eisner

Elon University’s Student Government Association met for a virtual town hall on the issue of diversity, equity and inclusion on campus on Thursday evening. Junior Malia Takei moderated the town hall, which featured Vice President and Associate Provost for Inclusive Excellence Randy Williams,  Vice President for Student Life Jon Dooley and Director of the Center for Equity and Inclusive Excellence Leigh-Anne Royster. 

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NEWS 9/3/20 6:21pm

Mass gathering limits in town of Elon to remain same

By Mackenzie Wilkes

Gatherings in the town of Elon will remain capped at 10 people indoors and 25 people outdoors, despite Gov. Roy Cooper’s recent executive order lifting some coronavirus restrictions.The town of Elon declared a state of emergency Sept. 3.

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NEWS 9/2/20 11:20am

Elon Aldermen discusses coronavirus relief funds and new gathering order

By Kieran Ungemach

The town of Elon Board of Alderman had their monthly agenda planning meeting Monday night to discuss items to vote on for next week’s voting session, which ranged from budgetary changes with new coronavirus relief funds, to readjust town social gathering guidelines.

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NEWS 9/1/20 11:19am

SGA holds first in-person meeting of the semester

By Kieran Ungemach

The first Student Government Association business meeting of the fall semester looked a little different this year, with representatives spaced six feet apart — some attending virtually — and wearing masks in Alumni Gym. Delegates discussed a variety of topics, including the new bias reporting system and the university's handling of the coronavirus on campus.

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NEWS 8/26/20 6:18pm

Gov. Roy Cooper announces budget proposal, includes guidelines for remaining coronavirus relief funds

By Lauren Singles

Gov. Roy Cooper announced his budget adjustments for the 2020-2021 fiscal year during a press conference today. The budget includes guidance on using North Carolina’s remaining $900 million in federal coronavirus relief funds. 

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NEWS 8/13/20 4:27pm

Gov. Roy Cooper announces new grant program for businesses and nonprofits hit by pandemic

By Lauren Singles

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper announced a new grant program directed towards businesses and nonprofits that have been hurt because of the coronavirus pandemic today during a press briefing. $15 million of federal funds are going towards the Job Retention Grant Program, in which businesses can qualify for up to $250,000 in grants, Cooper said.

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NEWS 8/10/20 10:30pm

Federal judge gives delay before preliminary injunction to allow change in protest access

By Christian Galvano

A federal judge is giving Alamance County officials and the city of Graham  “a short delay,” before a preliminary injunction to change access to the grounds of the Historic Courthouse in Graham if they so choose, according to an opinion written by the court.

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NEWS 7/3/20 12:23pm

ACLU of North Carolina files lawsuit against Graham for denying protest permits at Confederate monument

By Mackenzie Wilkes

The American Civil Liberties Union of North Carolina filed a lawsuit and temporary restraining order against the city of Graham and Alamance County officials. The lawsuit challenges Graham’s Code of Ordinance on granting protest permits, claiming it is unconstitutional, as well as the refusal to grant permits.

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NEWS 6/22/20 5:36pm

ACE Speedway temporarily shut down by the state

By Isabella Seman

Jason and Robert Turner, owners of ACE Speedway in Altamahaw, opened for their first race since October on May 23, after Gov. Roy Cooper initiated Phase 2 of reopening North Carolina amid the coronavirus pandemic. The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services issued an abatement order against the speedway for violating mass gathering limitations.

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NEWS 6/9/20 9:24pm

Town of Elon Board of Aldermen pass budget, increase cost of town services with expected decrease in revenue

By Christian Galvano

The Board of Aldermen unanimously passed an ordinance Tuesday which approves an $11.8 million budget outlining an increase in Elon residents’ sewer and water rates.

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