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Train gate malfunction causes traffic disruption downtown Elon
Traffic at the intersection of South Williamson Avenue and East Trollinger Avenue has been disrupted due to a railway line malfunction on May 16. Town of Elon police officers on scene said the train company is on the way to fix the problem — though the issue and how long it will take to fix is still unclear.
Burlington family facing felony charges after investigation into counterfeit money, sheriff's office says
ALAMANCE COUNTY, N.C. — The Alamance County Sheriff's Office said it arrested three members of a family and a woman believed to be a girlfriend, after a report of counterfeit money. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. Deputies arrested Kevin Davis, Shannon Davis, Dustin Davis...
Elon University delays freshman parking program, permit prices still set to increase
Ariel shot of the Station at Mill Point and its connecting parking lot. Parking permits for this lot were free up until the 2023-24 school year. The project to move all freshman parking to lots near the Danieley and Francis Centers was delayed from starting in the fall to the 2025-26 school year due to an updated construction timeline.
Alamance-Burlington budget proposal cuts vacant positions, avoids layoffs
Leaders of the Alamance-Burlington School System have approved a budget proposal that realigns dozens of positions amid the district's funding crisis. The proposal also cuts nearly 70 vacant positions. The system spent $26 million last summer to clean up mold at nearly every school building. Districts across the state are...
WHOA! Check out how much fast food prices have changed in 10 years
GREENSBORO, N.C. — You're paying more for food. In April, groceries ticked up slightly compared to a year ago, 1.1% but fast food prices soared 4.8%. When you look at how prices have changed in the last 10 years, you can really see that fast food is no longer fast and inexpensive.
Rainfall causes road damage on East Haggard Ave
The road between Crest Apartments and North Oak Street has sustained major road damage due to heavy rainfall, according to an E-Alert sent May 14. Though another E-Alert also stated that East Haggard is closed due to a gas leak, Chief of Campus Safety and Police Joe LeMire clarified that that message was a mistake and there is no gas leak.
Person killed by train while crossing tracks near at Fisher Street in Burlington, police say
BURLINGTON, N.C. — Burlington officers are investigating a pedestrian fatality. The police department reported that Monday afternoon, a train hit a person. Officers say it happened around 12:50 p.m. on May 13 at the railroad overpass at Fisher Street and Webb Avenue. Burlington Fire Department and Alamance County EMS...
Seniors launch educational campaign on pedestrian safety at Elon University
As part of their senior seminar, senior policy studies students Ciara Longsworth, Ethan Haqq, Mike Sanderson, Morgan McGlynn and Sidra Kennedy were given a project to work with the Town of Elon to investigate the issue of pedestrian safety on campus. “This was one of the main issues that the...
Elon poll shows broad fears of AI interference in 2024 presidential race
A solid majority of Americans believe artificial intelligence poses a threat to the 2024 presidential election, according to a poll from Elon University. The national survey conducted by the Elon Poll and the university's Imagining the Digital Future Center found 78% of respondents believe AI will be abused to impact the outcome in the race between incumbent Joe Biden and former Pres. Donald Trump.
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