Christian Galvano

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NEWS 3/4/21 9:35am

Where you can get the COVID-19 vaccine in Alamance County

By Christian Galvano

In Group 3 frontline essential workers are eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services defines frontline essential workers in categories that include: childcare and pre-K -12 workers, higher education and support staff, essential goods, food and agriculture, government and community service, public health, public safety and transportation.

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NEWS 1/18/21 12:18pm

Rabbi Sandra Lawson to leave Elon

By Christian Galvano

Lawson said she will be accepting a new position as the director of diversity, equity and inclusion at Reconstructing Judaism, a modern Jewish organization dedicated to progressively shaping the religion. According to Lawson, she’ll still be a resident of Alamance County and keeping in touch with any students that still want her to be their rabbi.

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NEWS 11/1/20 4:32pm

March organizer demands law enforcement to be held accountable, police stand by actions

By Christian Galvano and Mackenzie Wilkes

Following a march to the polls that ended abruptly after law enforcement clashed with peaceful protesters, both Graham Police Department and the Rev. Greg Drumwright, organizer of the march, held dueling press conferences where they addressed what happened at the march in Graham.

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NEWS 10/31/20 3:37pm

Multiple marchers arrested, pepper sprayed in Graham at march for voting rights and justice

By Christian Galvano and Kyra O'Connor

A march for voting rights and racial justice in Graham — that was headed to an early voting location — was dispersed after a clash with law enforcement. Law enforcement used tear gas and pepper spray to disperse the crowd that was gathered in front of the Alamance County courthouse.

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NEWS 10/26/20 5:15pm

Faces of Homelessness panel to take place virtually

By Christian Galvano

The Kernodle Center for Civic Life is hosting a virtual panel that will include three people who have faced or currently facing homelessness. This year, the event is taking place on Zoom. The Faces of Homelessnes panel is assembled by the National Coalition for the Homeless and sponsored by the Elon chapter of Campus Kitchen. 

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NEWS 10/15/20 1:32pm

Elon students car, belongings reported stolen at off campus residence

By Christian Galvano

An Elon University student’s car and other possessions including a wallet and a laptop were reported stolen from an off campus house on Woodale Drive, overnight, according to the student.  

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NEWS 9/18/20 6:41pm

Elon professors uncertain, concerned about classes with Level 2 Alert

By Christian Galvano

Elon University professors are uncertain whether or not to move their classes online after the university moved to the level 2 alert due to the latest increase of positive COVID-19 cases on campus. Professors already have the option to choose what method of instruction best suits their needs, but more are considering shifting their curriculum to an online setting starting next week. According to the Director Elon University News Bureau Owen Covington, no faculty is required to shift their classes online. 

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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 8/13/20 7:09pm

Elon University students hold die-in to protest in-person classes

By Christian Galvano

The Boldly Elon Solidarity Collective — a coalition of student organizations calling for policy change on campus —  organized a “Die-In” on Moseley front lawn.

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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 7/31/20 11:55am

Alamance County Sheriff's Office arrests, charge 21 people in prostitution operation

By Christian Galvano

“Operation Summer Heat'' resulted in the Alamance County Sheriff’s Office, Mebane Police Department and the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation to arrest 21 people, some from all over the state, for soliciting for profit prostitution, including three of the 21 on drug related charges, according to Sheriff Terry Johnson. 

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NEWS 6/21/20 5:43pm

2 men arrested following dispute with Elon professors at Confederate monument

By Christian Galvano

Two men were arrested and charged after an altercation with two Elon University professors during a protest near a Confederate monument outside the Alamance County courthouse, according to officials.

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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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NEWS 4/18/20 12:43pm

The Root and Tangent temporarily cut half their staff

By Christian Galvano

The Root Trackside and Tangent Eat + Bar, both restaurants in downtown Elon, are cutting half their staff temporarily in response to the coronavirus, which is also known as COVID-19.

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NEWS 3/12/20 8:00am

Study USA programs on opposite coasts address coronavirus concerns differently

By Christian Galvano

According to Marymount Manhattan College in New York City, which partners with Elon University’s Study USA program, classes are canceled until March 17 and online instruction will take place from March 19 to April 3. However, the 24 students in Los Angeles plan to continue in-person classes and internships.

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NEWS 3/3/20 12:45am

President Trump speaks to North Carolina voters ahead of Super Tuesday

By Christian Galvano and Jon Sarver Jr.

President Donald Trump spoke to a packed crowd of supporters at the Bojangles Coliseum on Monday in Charlotte. His rally comes the night before the state’s voters head to the polls for North Carolina’s primary elections on "Super Tuesday."

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NEWS 2/18/20 11:12am

Burlington police plan to launch new app

By Christian Galvano

This year, the Burlington Police Department says they’re releasing a new application to make that relationship with the community even stronger.

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NEWS 1/15/20 8:26am

Elon programs help extend education's reach

By Christian Galvano

Lashika Charles sometimes drives her daughter to Elon University on Wednesday evenings. But sometimes her mother will, depending on if Charles has enough money for gas.

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NEWS 1/14/20 8:08pm

Sonia Manzano talks Diversity, current Social Climate

By Christian Galvano

Emmy-winning actress Sonia Manzano addressed Elon University, talking about topics regarding diversity and the current social climate in McCrary theater on January 14th, 2020.  

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NEWS 12/17/19 10:52am

Rep. Mark Walker announces he will not run for reelection in 2020

By Christian Galvano

In a recent statement by Mark Walker, he could move toward running for Senate when Sen. Richard Burr (R-NC) retires in 2022.

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