Elon News

North Carolinians don't have much faith in politicians, according to a new poll conducted by Elon University .

The Josh Lambert Band is named for its founding member, but this certainly isn't a one-man band.

Donald Philip Riley, 29, of Whitesell Brothers Road, Elon was charged Sunday with two counts of obtaining property by false pretense.

Tony Lee Woodlief, 36, of Gibsonville-Ossipee Road, Elon was charged Sunday with firearm possession by a felon.

An Elon man has been taken into custody by investigators with the Alamance County Sheriff's Office in connection to an indoor marijuana growing operation, authorities said on Friday.

Jeremy Teetor plans to graduate from Elon University in May 2010. He's hoping for another big event in his life that month.

An Elon University senior is running for Alamance County Commissioner. 21-year-old Jeremy Teetor plans to run as a Democrat.

The following have been charged with driving while impaired. A registration of .08 or higher on the Intox EC/IR II results in an automatic 30-day revocation of a driver's license.

The Redknights Chapter No. 7 is hosting a toy run this Sunday to collect toys for needy children for Christmas.

The Webb School Board of Trustees voted unanimously Friday, Nov. 6 to appoint Raymond S. Broadhead of Burlington, N.C., to be its next Head of School.

Join the AppalachianA tailgate party in Burlington on November 14th!A Enjoy some Bandana's BBQ under the tent with fellow Mountaineers before Appalachian faces Elon in two weeks.

In other countries, voters brave gunfire, car bombings and threats of military violence to cast a ballot.

For the third year, the "Great Pumpkin Smash" will put those used jack-o-lanterns to good use.

While it's well known that Halloween is a day of partying and drinking for many people, law enforcement agencies in the county don't plan to take additional steps to target drunk drivers this weekend.

GRAHAM Two dancers arrested in June as part of a raid at a local adult entertainment club pleaded guilty Thursday in Alamance County District Court and received suspended sentences, probation and were fined.

Like candidates in the other local municipal races across Alamance County, the two incumbents and a challenger vying for two seats on the Elon Board of Aldermen must deal with a tough economy, shrinking tax revenues and a housing slowdown, among other things.

A Sunday afternoon wreck at the intersection of Mebane Street and Maple Avenue sent two people to the hospital after one of the drivers ran a red light.

Knights of Columbus Council 3498 will hold its Annual Oktoberfest on Oct. 23 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Blessed Sacrament Church, 408 West Davis St., Burlington.

Mad Stylz will sell new and used brand name clothing for young adults when it opens later this month.

Morgan Cochran had 28 digs, 15 kills and one ace and Leslie Wood added 16 assists and three aces to lead Eastern Alamance past visiting Williams 25-18, 25-14, 25-12 in Mid-State 3-A Conference play.