Hurricane Florence Coverage

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NEWS 5/16/22 12:23am

Campaigning for Alamance County Commissioner: Ace Speedway co-owner seeks first political role

By Jacob Kisamore

For over 30 years, Robert Turner has had a connection with Ace Speedway, the only racetrack in Alamance County. He attended races as a kid and is a multiple-time track champion, most recently in 2005. Now, Turner is hoping to enter an unfamiliar space, as he looks to win a seat on the Alamance County Board of Commissioners.  

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NEWS 5/16/22 12:20am

Campaigning for Alamance-Burlington Board of Education: Wagoner hopes to prioritize education to benefit current and future residents

By Erin Martin

Avery Wagoner is a Burlington resident running for Alamance-Burlington Board of Education. He is making his first run for public office this year and announced his public candidacy on March 3.  

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NEWS 5/16/22 12:15am

Campaigning for Alamance-Burlington Board of Education: Leonard Harrison

By Erin Martin

Leonard Harrison of Mebane, North Carolina, is one of six candidates in their race vying for votes in Alamance County’s primary elections on May 17.

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NEWS 5/16/22 12:09am

Campaigning for the North Carolina Supreme Court: April Wood hopes to interpret the Constitution justly and interpret laws as they are written

By Avery Sloan

With 20 years of experience as a judge, April Wood is running for the North Carolina Supreme Court. Wood has most recently served on the North Carolina Court of Appeals which she was elected to in 2020, before this she served on the district court bench.  

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NEWS 5/16/22 12:03am

Campaigning for US House of Representatives: Robert Thomas hopes to address national unity, prosperity and safety

By Ellis Chandler

For Robert Thomas, this year’s campaign cycle is all about talking to people. It’s something he didn’t get to do when he ran in 2020 for North Carolina’s 4th congressional district. Now, Thomas said he’s “on the upswing.” His motivation for running is his family and their history of service. This year, Thomas is one of two Republican candidates running for the 4th congressional district.  

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NEWS 5/15/22 11:55pm

Campaigning for US House of Representatives: Clay Aiken hopes to address gerrymandering, college debt, district growth

By Ellis Chandler

After making a name for himself on national television almost 20 years ago, Clay Aiken is now using his platform to make a different kind of positive impact— running for a representative seat in the state he’s always called home. 

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NEWS 5/15/22 11:39pm

Campaigning for US Senate: Mark Walker hopes to address fiscal responsibility and push America’s energy sector to control inflation

By Erin Martin

After 16 years serving as a pastor, in 2015 Mark Walker decided to step away and run for the U.S. House of Representatives. After six years in the House, Walker has decided to run for Senate.  

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NEWS 5/15/22 11:36pm

Campaigning for US Senate: Kenneth Harper hopes to address personal freedom, prioritizing Christianity, and 'cancel culture'

By Betsy Schlehuber

Ken Harper has been a businessman for over two decades — now, he is giving public office a try. Harper is one of 25 candidates in their race vying for votes in Alamance County’s primary elections on May 17.

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NEWS 5/15/22 11:14pm

Campaigning for US Senate: Dr. Greg Antoine hopes to address education, underserved communities and solidifying voting rights

By Ryan Kupperman

In addition to his military experience, Greg Antoine said he has always been passionate about education — one of his prominent platform points as he continues his campaign for the U.S. Senate in the upcoming primary elections. 

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SPORTS 5/15/22 6:46pm

Elon University baseball team beats Towson to win weekend series

By Jacob Kisamore

Elon hosts William & Mary for a three-game series next week to close out the regular season. The first game is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. on Thursday.  

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NEWS 5/15/22 4:51pm

Campaigning for US Senate: Rett Newton hopes to strengthen democracy, and stop climate change, food insecurity

By Abigail Hobbs

While running for Senate, Rett Newton is also working toward his Ph.D. in marine science and conservation at Duke, which aligns with one of Newton’s top priorities if elected to the Senate: addressing climate change. 

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NEWS 5/15/22 4:49pm

Campaigning for US Senate: Constance Lov Johnson hopes to address Bipartisan Infrastructure Plan and the Build Back Better Bill

By Abigail Hobbs

Constance Lov Johnson is running as a Democrat for the United States Senate in 2022 with experience not just limited to politics. 

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SPORTS 5/14/22 2:50pm

Elon University softball team’s season ends with loss to UNC Wilmington

By Caitlin Rundle

In a must-win game on the final day of the CAA Softball Tournament, a fifth inning collapse proved costly for Elon University Softball in a 10-2 loss to UNC Wilmington. 

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SPORTS 5/14/22 1:15am

Elon University baseball team wins fifth straight game

By Daniel Schulman

With the win, the Phoenix improved to 24-22 on the season, with an 8-10 record in conference play. The team is currently the sixth and last team in position to qualify for the CAA tournament, which will be played at Latham Park starting May 25. 

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SPORTS 5/14/22 1:06am

Elon University softball team upsets Delaware, advances to final day of CAA Tournament

By Jacob Kisamore

Elon will play the University of North Carolina Wilmington for the CAA championship tomorrow. Wilmington is undefeated in the tournament, meaning Elon will need to beat them two times to win the tournament. The teams will play at 10 a.m. in the first game tomorrow and will play again at 12:30 p.m. in a winner-take-all game if Elon wins. 

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SPORTS 5/13/22 3:06pm

Elon University softball beats Charleston to stay alive in CAA Tournament

By Jacob Kisamore

Elon University softball beats Charleston 1-0 to stay alive in CAA Tournament, and moves on to play Delaware later today.

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SPORTS 5/12/22 9:28pm

Elon University softball team falls to No. 1 seeded Delaware 1-0 in CAA Tournament

By Caitlin Rundle

As the CAA Softball Tournament uses a double elimination bracket, the Phoenix get a chance to return to its home park and fight for its spot in the tournament. Elon will play at 11:30 a.m. tomorrow against either College of Charleston or Hofstra University.  

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LIFESTYLE 5/12/22 7:12pm

Elon University holds stress relief event prior to exam week

By Tyler Rydson

Larissa Moelber, the vice president of Late Night, participated in the execution of her first Cram Jam this semester and said several months of planning went into the event.  

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NEWS 5/12/22 6:46pm

Campaigning for US Senate: Tobias LaGrone hopes to deliver significant socioeconomic change for minority communities

By Erin Martin

Tobias LaGrone is running for the U.S. Senate. He is listed among the Democrats but calls himself a “conservative democrat.” LaGrone has lived in the Greensboro area for decades.  

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NEWS 5/12/22 6:44pm

Campaigning for US Senate: Alyssia Rose-Katherine Hammond hopes to implement reparations for Black Americans, have free or affordable health care for all and raise the minimum wage

By Avery Sloan

Alyssia Rose-Katherine Hammond is a Democrat running for the U.S. Senate because she hopes to eventually be the first Black female president.  

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