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Elon Law celebrates banner year for philanthropy
Elon University School of Law received philanthropic gifts from across its community during the previous academic year in what administrators describe as an “outstanding” show of support for the institution and its students. By May 31, 2024, yearlong efforts to build support in student scholarships and experiential learning...
Wilkes County man accused of killing wife who was found dead in Little Elkin Creek
WILKES COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — A Wilkes County man is accused of killing his wife and is being charged with murder, according to the Wilkes County Sheriff’s Office. At around 7:33 a.m. on Saturday, Wilkes County deputies and the Elkin Police Department came to the 100 block of Hilltop Circle in Ronda after getting a […]
Shooting in Sanford leaves man in critical condition, police say
SANFORD, N.C. (WNCN) — Officers are currently investigating a shooting from Sunday evening where one man was found inside a vehicle with gunshots wounds to the head and chest. The Sanford Police Department responded to a shooting around 5 p.m. at the intersection of Mt. Pisgah Church Road and...
Widening project will improve traffic flow on one of Charlotte's busiest roads, NCDOT says
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — North Carolina transportation leaders want to hear from the public on how they can improve traffic flow on Independence Boulevard from Uptown Charlotte to Matthews. The North Carolina Department of Transportation will hold a meeting from 4-7 p.m. Tuesday at East Mecklenburg High School for public...
Sold on a Promise: How cities across NC set aside $12M for housing the homeless and got nothing
A “special sauce.” A “rare opportunity.” An endorsement from “very important people.”. Those words might sound like something out of late-night television infomercials or multilevel marketing grifts. But in the last three years, the lines helped convince city officials across North Carolina to fund projects involving a developer and a nonprofit now facing legal allegations of fraud by California state officials.
NC health workers detected lead contamination in applesauce that led to a nationwide recall, several lawsuits
Quick work from a North Carolina pediatrician and Catawba County public health authorities helped detect mass lead poisoning that has affected more than 500 children in at least 44 states. Their action helped get the word out quickly to unsuspecting parents across the country about tainted applesauce. In a new...
Kitchen Karen From North Carolina Is The Most Recent Racist White Woman Foisted Upon Us
Plum’s sudden closing was not the result of a “standard summer break,” as the restaurant’s IG page reported. It was actually the result of Kitchen Karen experiencing the mass exodus of her staff in response to her racism. The post Kitchen Karen From North Carolina Is The Most Recent Racist White Woman Foisted Upon Us appeared first on NewsOne.
Low-magnitude earthquake shakes NC mountains
CALDWELL COUNTY, N.C. (WBTV) - A low-magnitude earthquake shook part of the North Carolina mountains early Sunday morning, according to data from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). The 2.2-magnitude quake struck in the area of Buffalo Cove Road, southeast of Boone and Blowing Rock, just before 4:30 a.m. USGS data...
Pelosi delivers speech to NC Democrats with notable absence — Biden’s future as nominee
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — In a state expected to help decide the presidency, House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi did little to quell speculation on President Joe Biden’s path forward as the Democratic nominee to a room full of North Carolina Democrats on Saturday. Pelosi addressed more than 900 people at the North Carolina Democratic Party […]
A few thoughts ahead of ACC Media Days
Looking ahead to what will be a busy week in Charlotte. Believe it or not, the end of the offseason is nearly here. We've got one week before the Wake Forest Demon Deacons are back on the practice field as they continue preparing for the 2024 season. We're less than 40 days out from the kickoff against NC A&T. The real beginning of the end of the offseason will arrive today in Charlotte, where the ACC will hold media days to figure out how the heck everyone should feel about their teams this year.
Elon University announces new platform for campuswide ticketing services
Elon University has entered into a new partnership with Ticketmaster, a global leader in advanced ticketing technologies. This collaboration will enhance the ticket-buying and event experience for attendees of Elon Athletics contests and other campus events. The new partnership provides a convenient and comprehensive experience for those buying, managing and...
Odyssey Week welcomes new cohort of Elon Odyssey Program scholars
Students choose Elon University for many reasons, whether it be undergraduate research, a specific major, study abroad opportunities or faculty expertise. Some, like Olivia Pierce ’28 from Tampa, Florida, chose Elon for the Odyssey Program. “Elon cares about their students and they are able to show that,” said Pierce,...
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