Child of Elon police officer dies in accidental shooting
Tragedy struck the eastern reaches of Guilford County on Wednesday when the young child of an Elon municipal police officer was shot to death...
Long-time Elon mayor Jerry Tolley won’t seek re-election
Long-standing Elon mayor Jerry Tolley announced Tuesday night that he will not seek re-election as his term ends this November.
Tolley, 78, made his announcement...
School board approves $1.8M in contracts for SROs
Alamance-Burlington school board members voted 7-0 Wednesday to approve $1.8 million in annual contracts for school resource officers – absent any of the controversy...
Alderman presses for new ordinance for gay & transgender rights
A decision whether to adopt a non-discrimination ordinance with an emphasis on gay and transgender rights has divided Elon’s board of aldermen, with the...
10% jump in water & sewer rates, 3 new employees among Elon mgr.’s proposal
Elon’s town manager presented no property tax increase, but a 10 percent water and sewer rate hike, when he presented the board of aldermen...
THE PUBLIC ASKS: Why are some city, town halls remaining closed as businesses, schools...
Some not planning to reopen until June
QUESTION: Why are Graham city hall and some other town halls for smaller towns in Alamance County still...
Elon aldermen use extra sales tax revenue to finance postponed budget items
Elon’s board of aldermen has placed items deferred during last year’s budgeting process back into its budget after the town brought in $724,000 in...
Elon dept. heads request 3 new staff members during annual retreat – looking for...
During their recent annual retreat, Elon’s aldermen received pitches for three new employees and hundreds of thousands in capital purchases and projects.
Department heads proposed...
Elon board asked (again) to consider raising town’s property tax rate
Town grapples with how to pay for services when so much of municipality's land is owned by Elon University and three other non-profit organizations...
Littering by university student neighbors prompts Elon homeowner to demand tougher ordinance and/or enforcement
The scattering of cans prompted an outpouring of frustration when one Elon resident, situated in a neighborhood heavily populated by student renters, came before...
