Miranda Ferrante

Men involved in East Haggard Avenue shooting identified as Burlington residents

Town of Elon police have released more information about the Sept. 17 shooting at 957 E. Haggard Ave., identifying the two men involved as Burlington residents, ages 52 and 55. No arrests have been made at this time, and the investigation remains active, according to the police department. 

Suspect named in Orange County homicide case

A suspect has been identified in the homicide investigation of Lyric Woods, 14, and Devin Clark, 18, the Orange County’s Sheriff’s Office announced Sept. 20. 

ABSS names principal, assistant principal of the year

ABSS Superintendent Dain Butler and Deputy Superintendent Lowell Rogers honored Greg Hook and Tameka Cloud as ABSS Principal of the Year and Assistant Principal of the Year, respectively. 

Authorities investigate deaths of two teenagers found in Orange County

The Orange County Sheriff’s Department has opened an investigation into the deaths of two teenagers in western Orange County, one of whom was a student at Eastern Alamance High School and former Eagles football player. 

Town of Elon Police continue shooting investigation on East Haggard Avenue

The Town of Elon Police Department is investigating a shooting Sept. 17 at 957 East Haggard Ave. 

Elon University to host annual flu clinic

The Office of the Dean of Students will partner with Triad Care, offering flu vaccines to Elon University students, faculty and staff on campus. 

Elon in London program confronts death of Queen Elizabeth II

Eighty-two Elon University students began classes abroad at London’s Foundation for International Education Sept. 5, unaware that three days later, they would witness history: the death of British monarch Queen Elizabeth II.

Alamance County judge dismisses Confederate monument lawsuit

A superior court judge from the Alamance County Historic Courthouse dismissed a lawsuit Sept. 13 from the North Carolina NAACP requesting the removal of the Confederate monument in downtown Graham.

Elon University named No. 1 national university for excellence in undergraduate teaching by U.S. News & World Report for second consecutive year

Elon University is ranked No. 1 for excellence in undergraduate teaching for the second consecutive year by the U.S. News & World Report “Best Colleges” Guide, which released rankings Sept. 12. The university also received a No. 6 ranking in the “Most Innovative,” gaining three spots from last year, and was ranked No. 89 overall among national universities. 

ALCOVETS host Hot Air Balloon Festival

ALCOVETS is hosting a balloon festival this weekend Sept. 9-11 at Cedarock Park in Burlington.

Elon University students react to death of Queen Elizabeth II

British monarch Queen Elizabeth II died Thursday. She was 96. Doctors had placed the queen under medical supervision at Balmoral Castle in Scotland Sept. 8 after they became concerned about her health, according to a statement from Buckingham Palace.  

Elon University senior to compete in triathlon, fundraise for Burlington Animal Services

Kamala Harris visits Durham, speaks on Inflation Reduction Act

Vice President Kamala Harris visited North Carolina to discuss the Biden-Harris Administration’s efforts to reduce health care costs and increase access. 

EPA advisory outlines increasing levels of PFAS in drinking water

Burlington supplies water to approximately 23,000 customer accounts and 57,000 residents  across Alamance and Guilford Counties, as well as communities including Gibsonville, Whitsett and Elon, according to Bob Patterson, water resource director. 

Campus Pride names Elon University a top university for LGBTQIA+ students

Elon University has been recognized as one of the top colleges and universities for LGBTQIA+ students in the 2022 “Best of the Best” list from Campus Pride. 

Elon University’s New Student Convocation signals start of academic careers

More than 1,700 students from the class of 2026 and more than 100 transfer students passed by the old Main Bell in the Alamance Building Aug. 20, marking the beginning of New Student Convocation and their academic careers at Elon.

Q&A with Dean of Students Jana Lynn Patterson

Elon University announced it will extend and expand its partnership with TimelyCare, the virtual telehealth portal that provides students with free 24-hour access to medical and mental health hotlines, into the 2022-23 academic year on Aug. 11.  

Elon University announces plans for possible rain on Convocation

With the possibility of thunderstorms and lightning in the forecast during New Student Convocation on Aug. 20, Elon University will announce at 6 a.m. Saturday morning if the event will be moved to a rain location. 

Mediterranean Deli closes permanently

Mediterranean Deli, in downtown Elon, posted a sign on its door announcing the permanent closure of this location after four years. 

Class of 2026 arrives in Elon University's Historic Neighborhood

At the core of Elon’s original campus, Historic Neighborhood connects the university with its beginnings. The neighborhood has six residence halls, mostly filled with freshmen. It is located near Academic Village and The McEwen School of Communications, as well as Downtown Elon. Neighborhood amenities include the McEwen Dining Hall and LaRose Commons. There are three Living Learning Communities: communications, sports management and outdoor learning. The neighborhood’s theme is Elon traditions and history.