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Summerfield rezoning request upsets homeowners
SUMMERFIELD – A neighborhood business rezoning request drew opposition from nearby residents despite the property owner’s offer to limit potential uses for the land. As proposed, the rezoning application “opens up Pandora’s box,” Vineyards at Summerfield homeowner Len Bluitt said during an informational meeting this past Monday, May 13. He was among a half dozen residents who opposed owner Bob Caviness’s application to rezone 1.25 acres at 1431 N.C. 150 West.
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.
Disney Construction Co.
When Oak Ridge residents Francis and Patti Disney started their construction business over 40 years ago, their goal was to provide a premium product backed by superior customer service. Disney Construction Co. has long since met those goals while establishing a time-tested reputation for quality home building and becoming one...
Elon alum, former basketball player dies two weeks after returning to campus
Elon University alum Dmitri Thompson ’18 has died, according to a Facebook post from his high school alma mater Orlando Christian Prep. This comes two weeks after he came to campus to receive a 2024 Top 10 Under Top award, which honors 10 alumni who have graduated in the past 10 years for their post-graduation accomplishments. Elon News Network does not yet know the cause of death.
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.
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...
Town leaders speak ahead of Summerfield de-annexation vote
GUILFORD COUNTY, N.C. — A controversial topic in Guilford County will add a new chapter later this week. We've shared updates about a development proposal in Summerfield for several years. It eventually got the attention of state lawmakers. Leaders in the town of Summerfield said they wish the issues...
STOKESDALE town council
Mayor Pro Tem Derek Foy called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. with council members Jim Rigsbee, Jimmy Landreth, and Tim Jones present, along with Town Clerk Robbie Wagoner, Finance Officer Kim Thacker, Attorney Chuck Winfree and about 15 citizens. Mayor Mike Crawford was absent. Following the Pledge of...
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