Elon News Network

LIVE BLOG: Multiple power outages across Elon University

Several on-campus buildings have lost power including residence halls in the Historic neighborhood and Oaks neighborhood. This comes after the National Weather Service issued a high wind warning in the area. 

Tracking coronavirus at Elon University, in Alamance County and North Carolina

The latest coronavirus case numbers in Elon, Alamance County and the state of North Carolina.

Alamance County 2020 voter guide

The presidential election is not the only thing on the ballot in North Carolina this November. In addition to voting for president, Alamanace County voters will pick a governor, U.S. senator, U.S. representative, state senator, state representatives and Alamance County commissioners. 

Vote for Best of 2021

It's time for Elon News Network's Best of 2021 edition. In our survey, vote for your favorite things and places in and around Elon.

Breaking down Elon University's Board of Trustees

Unlike President Connie Book, Vice President for Student Life Jon Dooley and other administrators at the university, the Board of Trustees rarely faces the public. The board is composed of Elon graduates, donors and other important members of the surrounding community and nation who pool their thoughts and resources in an effort to further the university’s commitments and goals.

WATCH: Gov. Roy Cooper August 5, coronavirus briefing

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper is set to hold a press conference on the coronavirus August 5.

College students react to the Democratic debate

The final Democratic debate before the Iowa caucuses, hosted by CNN and the Des Moines Register, was held at Drake University on Jan. 14. Even though most Drake students were unable to attend the debate, candidates and student groups hosted multiple watch parties in and around the campus. 

GALLERY: Festival of Lights 2019

Every year Elon community members gather outside of the Alamance Building for the annual Festival of Lights. The celebration, in part, is a way to honor donors to the school by lighting lanterns and placing them along the pathways of the university. 

TOP PHOTOS: Nov. 22 - Dec. 2

While students were away from campus, Elon was still alive and preparing for the final push to finish the semester. Check out some of the top shots from over break and the week before including basketball games, repairs and student activities. 

Car damaged by gunfire outside of Elon's Chabad House

Reports of a vehicle being damaged by a gunshot outside of the Chabad House at 107 Truitt Drive were reported sometime between 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Vice President of Student Life Jon Dooley said in a campus-wide email sent on Thursday night.

Accident on South Williamson Avenue

Elon Town Police say they are investigating a collision on South Williamson Avenue involving two vehicles. 

Shooting reported at convenience store near UNCG

The University of North Carolina at Greensboro Police Department reported an off-campus shooting at Great Stops, a convenient store located less than a mile from UNCG's main campus. As of 9:20 p.m., police have determined campus is clear.

Shooting reported at convenience store near UNCG

The University of North Carolina at Greensboro Police Department reported an off-campus shooting at Great Stops, a convenient store located less than a mile from UNCG's main campus. As of 9:20 p.m., police have determined campus is clear.

Floor partially collapses in the Station at Mill Point

Seven students from two Station at Mill Point apartments in building 120 have been moved out after the floor of a second story apartment dropped 3 inches.  

Elon News Network's top 10 stories of the year

With another year in the books, take a look back at some of the top stories from this past academic year.

PHOTO GALLERY: A rare April snow shower hits Elon

With students returning to campus from Spring Break expecting to be met with sunshine and shorts weather, they were met instead with flurries and sleet that damped the blossoming campus.

LIVE UPDATES: Winter storm drops heavy amount of snow at Elon

Forecasts have called for at least 10 inches of snow early this week. 

Alamance County Board of Commissioners Live Blog

Referenda and Bonds Live Blog

North Carolina House District 64 Live Blog

The incumbent for North Carolina House District 64 is Dennis Riddell (R). He wants to continue to improve the economy by supporting local businesses and agriculture. His opposition, Elliot Lynch (D), also wants to better education through funding, says he stands by the elderly and wants accessible healthcare.