University asks town to allow additional entry signs
Elon’s town council will resume consideration of a request from Elon University for a rezoning request that will allow new, large entry signs into the university campus along University...
Large Elon development with homes on small lots draws neighborhood opposition at town council...
Plan also features apts. above first-floor retail space
Elon’s town council spent most of a 4-hour meeting Monday night considering a major new multi-use project on about 58 acres at...
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 chase through two counties that...
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 Elon, for allegedly failing to...
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, which backs up to Ashley...
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 operation, which took place on...
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 Haggard Avenue near its intersection...
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 which were spent in the...
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 set.
“Even four years ago, people...
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 the intersection of South Church...
