Elon man arrested despite shaking deputies during high-speed chase
A man from Elon faces nine charges ranging from felony assault to traffic violations after he allegedly led law enforcement officers on a high-speed...
Samet suing Burlington architect and Jacksonville subcontractor over subpar work on construction of Park...
Greensboro-based Samet Corporation is suing a subcontractor and architecture company that were hired to work on a mixed-use development in Elon, Park Place at...
What’s going on with all the clear-cutting behind Ashley Woods?
QUESTION: What’s going on with all the clear-cutting near the Ashley Woods subdivision in Elon? Is it true the developer for Owen Park subdivision,...
Sting nails 17 local retailers for underage alcohol sales
A multi-agency sting aimed at underage alcohol sales has identified 17 different area retailers that have allegedly sold potent potables to people under 21.
This...
Elon board moves forward on purchasing land for new police dept.
Elon’s board of aldermen recently gave the go-ahead to put $285,000 in town funds toward purchasing land for a new police department.
Located along West...
Retiring mayors honored with Order of the Long Leaf Pine
Elon’s outgoing mayor Jerry Tolley was showered with honors this week as he retired from the board after 38 years of service, 24 of...
Elon alderman prepares to become mayor in her adopted hometown
Most with aspirations as large as Elon mayor-elect Emily Sharpe’s would be noted as having big-city ambition, but that’s not where her sights are...
City council OKs self-storage center in west Burlington near Ashley Woods
Burlington’s city council has agreed to let a local developer erect a three-story building to house a self-storage facility and other sundry businesses at...
Elon fire chief retiring after 45-year career
With his retirement at the end of this month, Elon fire chief Alva Sizemore, 61, has been pondering the countless changes he’s seen in...
Temporary outdoor dining solution to become a permanent fixture in downtown Elon
What started out as a temporary fix for scarce outdoor dining space will become a permanent fixture after Elon’s board of aldermen this week...
