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NEWS 4/27/26 11:42am

House Bill 171 continues to shape DEI efforts

By Mia Torres

Although North Carolina’s House Bill 171 was vetoed in July 2025, ongoing discussions around the legislation continue to shape how private and nonprofit institutions approach diversity, equity and inclusion efforts.

NEWS 4/23/26 10:20am

Dismissal of Leandro case concerns public school advocates

By Kate Gray

The Leandro Comprehensive Remedial Plan, a 2021 proposed public school funding plan to ensure North Carolina meets its educational standards as outlined in the state constitution, called for $5.5 billion over eight years. In Alamance County, the plan would have allocated $56.7 million to the Alamance-Burlington School System — a 38% budget increase as of 2022 — and $15.7 million to early education programs by 2028.

NEWS 4/19/26 8:49pm

NC Republican senators contend for top job after senate leader’s primary loss

By Miles Hayford

With North Carolina Senate leader Phil Berger conceding his primary against Rockingham County Sheriff Sam Page, the political structure of North Carolina has been flipped on its head and several Republican senators are putting their names up for consideration to be the next Senate leader. The Senate leader is often seen as the most powerful position in North Carolina state government and Berger has exerted great influence over his 26 years in the senate and his 15 years as the leader of the Republican senate caucus.

NEWS 4/14/26 2:44pm

Town of Elon holds community meeting over proposed changes to RV policy

By Kate Gray

Around 20 people attended the Town of Elon’s community meeting April 13 to hear from residents and recreational vehicle owners on potential changes to the town’s RV regulations. An identical meeting is planned for April 23 at Beth Schmidt Park Community Center, and any policy changes are scheduled to be presented at the May 26 Elon Town Council meeting. 

NEWS 4/14/26 9:36am

Elon University’s Student Government Association updates finance bylaws

By Trista Panagakos

Elon University’s Student Government Association’s finance board has updated the finance bylaws. Finance bylaws are updated every year. The finance board reviews notes made throughout the year on the current bylaws and reviews ideas the board has come up with which could be added to the bylaws. After reviewing, the vice president of finance, the finance board, the SGA senate and the rest of the executive council will have the opportunity to suggest changes. 

NEWS 4/9/26 1:36pm

Mebane 2045 Comprehensive Plan guides growth management

By Kate Gray

The Mebane 2045 Comprehensive Plan, a 20-year vision guiding policy relating to infrastructure and land use for the city of Mebane, is influencing city council decisions just four months after its adoption. At a budget work session March 12, the Planning and Zoning department named specific goals to update the Cameron Lane Thoroughfare Plan, evaluate a circulator bus route piloted by Orange County and research amendments to the Mebane Unified Development Ordinance — all potential projects named in Mebane 2045.

NEWS 4/8/26 11:18am

Elon Town Council proposes property tax increase to offset rising costs

By Emma Perman

Residents in Elon may soon see an increase in their property taxes from 35 cents to 40 cents as town officials work through the upcoming budget. Town Manager Richard Roedner has proposed a 5-cent increase in the property tax rate as part of the draft budget for the 2026 fiscal year. It comes as officials face rising costs including the town’s waste and water operations.

NEWS 4/3/26 4:55pm

SGA set to appoint VP of Communications, VP of Finance

By Mia Torres

At Elon University’s Student Government Association, not every leadership role is decided by a student vote. While students recently cast ballots for executive president and vice president, two executive positions, vice president of communications and vice president of finance, are filled through an internal application and interview process.Final appointments will be announced at the first SGA business meeting of the new term on April 9, when newly elected senators will be sworn in and the new executive board will be introduced. Members of SGA say this approach ensures candidates are chosen based on experience and not popularity. 

NEWS 4/2/26 1:16pm

Elon Poll reveals former Gov. Roy Cooper leads wide name recognition advantage ahead of 2026 midterms

By Alannah Klingsporn

An Elon University Poll published April 2 found that Democratic candidate and former governor Roy Cooper holds a name recognition lead, with 70% of respondents saying they have heard about Cooper, with just 35% who have heard the same amount about his Republican opponent, Michael Whatley. 48% of registered voters viewed Cooper favorably compared to 34% who viewed him unfavorably. 25% of registered voters viewed Whatley favorably and 34% unfavorably with 41% holding a neutral opinion.

NEWS 3/28/26 9:26pm

Crowds gather across North Carolina for third nationwide “No Kings” protests

By Kate Gray and Katrina Holtz

RALEIGH, N.C. — Thousands of people assembled around the North Carolina State Capitol Building at 1 p.m. on March 28 for the third nationwide “No Kings” protest.According to the No Kings website, there were more than 3,000 planned protests nationwide, with 79 in North Carolina alone.The demonstration was primarily organized by progressive advocacy groups Indivisible and the 50501 movement. They previously held the Hands Off protest in April 2025, and two No Kings protests in June and October 2025.

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NEWS 09/28/2026 9:00am
Drive-thru coffee shop opens in Graham

Scooter’s Coffee, a new drive-thru coffee shop in Graham, held its grand opening Sept. 25, less than two weeks after its soft opening. The grand opening welcomed community members, a DJ and the Scooter’s mascot. Scooter’s Coffee is open seven days a week, from 5:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. on weekdays and 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. on the weekends. 

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