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Elon’s Dining Engagement program builds community one bite at a time
At Elon, meaningful connections are built not just in classrooms and labs, but also around shared tables. The Dining Engagement mission sees dining as more than sustenance – it’s a dynamic platform to foster a vibrant and inclusive community where everyone feels welcome and connected. The programs aim to cultivate intentional relationships, enrich learning experiences, celebrate diversity, and create a measurable impact. Elon wants to ensure that every student, faculty, and staff member feels a sense of belonging and has opportunities to engage with others in meaningful ways.
Rising Phoenix: This Week In Elon Athletics
ELON, N.C. – Another week of games has come and gone and Elon University teams are a perfect 3-0 to begin the 2024 fall season. Up ahead, Elon volleyball and football are both set to begin their respective seasons on the road this Friday, Aug. 30. Each Monday, Rising...
Former Burlington Police Department employee accused of soliciting teen via Instagram; SBI investigating, documents show
CASWELL COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — A Piedmont Triad man is facing charges after soliciting a child via social media, court documents say. Documents obtained from Caswell County Sheriff’s Office show that Michael Christopher Giroux, of Burlington, has been charged with one count of soliciting a child by computer and one count of indecent liberties with […]
Christo’s in Lexington significantly damaged by fire, officials say
LEXINGTON, N.C. (WGHP) — Christo’s, a popular pizza restaurant in Lexington, was heavily damaged in a fire Monday morning. According to a news release, around 4:15 a.m., the Lexington Fire Department responded to a structure fire at the Christo’s location on N.C. 8 and found “heavy smoke” pushing from the rear of the restaurant. While […]
Holiday Tours Is Named IMG 2024 Operator Of The Year
In a special ceremony, the International Motorcoach Group (IMG) recently announced Holiday Tours, based in Randleman, NC, as its 2024 Operator of the Year. The accolade was celebrated in front of members and trade partners of IMG. David Brown, CEO of Holiday Tours, accepted the award on behalf of his...
Duke Football Gets A Huge Commitment
This is truly a big deal Football season starts on Friday with the Blue Devils hosting Elon. And the Manny Diaz era got a huge boost as 4-star defensive end Bryce Davis flipped from Clemson to Duke. This is a really big deal: Davis is the highest rated commitment Duke has ever gotten, and no doubt there’s a certain satisfaction in taking him away from the Tigers. Clemson is used to ruling the ACC roost. Adding Davis on top of Duke’s massive upset of the Tigers last season and it’s even bigger. Here’s what he said on Twitter: “I love...
Turning hotels into apartments. Another project planned in Fayetteville.
The same developer that converted the former Bordeaux Motor Inn and Holiday Inn Bordeaux at 1707 Owen Drive into apartment-style living space has similar plans to convert another former motel into a living space, according to city records. The Fayetteville City Council unanimously approved a resolution at its Aug. 12 meeting for GoodHomes Inc. to be issued private activity bonds not to exceed $80 million by the Public Finance Authority. ...
DeFrancesco Earns Freshman of the Week
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The Big South Conference has announced the weekly awards for the week of Aug. 18 through Aug. 25 naming High Point University's Frankie DeFrancesco the Freshman of the Week. High Point opened their season last week in Raleigh against NC State. DeFrancesco not only made his...
High temperatures return this week in the Triad
PIEDMONT TRIAD, N.C. (WGHP) — It’s back to school, and we are starting the week with sunny skies and unseasonably warm weather. High pressure is going to sit and spin over the southern Appalachians for the next several days, and that will produce sunny skies and highs in the upper-80’s today. The UV index is […]
Multiple NC counties investigate burglary ring that committed nearly 100 break-ins in 6 months
Local police departments across the state are working together to take down a theft ring. The Davidson County Sheriff's Office, Davie County Sheriff's Office, Forsyth County Sheriff's Office and the Winston-Salem Police Department are investigating a string of break-ins in their jurisdictions. More than 96 breaking and entering cases occurred...
More Americans having to choose between food and energy bills
Charlotte, N.C. — During the heat dome that blanketed much of the Southeast in June, Stacey Freeman used window units to cool her poorly insulated mobile home in Fayetteville, North Carolina. Over the winter, the 44-year-old mom relied on space heaters.In both instances, her energy bills reached hundreds of dollars a month."Sometimes I have to choose whether I'm going to pay the light bill," Freeman said, "or do I pay all the rent or buy food or not let my son do a sport?"As a regional field organizer for PowerUp NC, Freeman's job is to help people properly weatherize their...
Many central NC students set to return to school this week
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) – With students across central North Carolina heading back to school this week, families took advantage of perfect weather this weekend to soak up the last bits of summer vacation. “I wanted to get my son out of the house, because he’s a busy body,” said...
Artificial Intelligence in the classroom: NC teachers, students navigate the benefits and risks
Earlier this year, North Carolina became one of the first states in the country to develop statewide guidance for the use of generative AI in public schools, and teachers say they are constantly adapting to the developing world of artificial intelligence.
Arrests made in 96 Triad home break-in cases across 6 counties
DAVIDSON COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — Multiple Triad law enforcement agencies collaborated to make arrests in 96 home break-in cases across multiple Triad counties, Davidson County Sheriff Richie Simmons announced in a Monday morning press conference. Background On Aug. 15, the Yadkin County Sheriff’s Office announced on Facebook that they were working with surrounding agencies to […]
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