Elon News Network
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Low-risk sex offenders rely on local organizations as state-required registration hinders their reintegration
When Dwayne Daughtry meets someone for the first time, it rarely starts with an introduction. In 2011, he was charged with sexual battery — the only misdemeanor that leads to being listed as a sex offender. Daughtry and more than 25,600 people are listed on North Carolina’s Sex Offender Registry... |
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Urge to Unionize: Non-tenured faculty organize a union at Elon
In fall 2018, dozens of faculty members came together to unionize at Elon University, a private school in North Carolina. The following coverage breaks down the complex events that unfolded: Part I: Non-tenure-track faculty organize a union at Elon Part II: President Book responds to Elon Faculty Forward Part III: Three deans respond to union movement Part IV: SGA stays neutral regarding potential faculty union Part V: Union no longer represents two faculty ranks Part VI: How labor laws would affect a union at Elon Part VII: Certified but still controversial, debate over Elon's union continues Visit Elon News Network's union coverage website to see more reporting. |
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Empowered through firepower: Concealed handgun carry permits increase across US and NC
GRAHAM — The routine ring of a bell sends students to buses and math teacher Richard Miller to his car. Once his wheels roll past the middle school’s grounds, Miller pulls over to unpack his trunk. Within moments, his 9-millimeter handgun is comfortably concealed by his waist... Reporting from this story also contributed to long-form coverage in The Pendulum. |
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The Battery Man: Shan Roy's journey into the electric motorcycling industry
MOORESVILLE, N.C. — Facing his parents, just weeks shy of turning 16, Shan Roy knew from the looks on their faces the chances of unwrapping his dream gift on his birthday were slim. “No. There is no way, it’s too dangerous.” This was the response Shan both dreaded and expected... This story also appeared on Elon Local News and in The Pendulum. |
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Coinciding with the Confederacy: How art is helping a city step out of the shadow of Confederate Day
GRAHAM, N.C. — At the intersection of Main and Elm streets, the words “Our Confederate Soldiers” are inscribed at the base of a 30-foot-high monument. Standing at the top of the monument in front of Alamance County’s Historic Courthouse, with a rifle in hand, is a statue of a Confederate common soldier... |
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How a shooting is changing Elon's instructor trainings: 'Teachers stand in front of the bullet to save their kids'
GRAHAM, N.C. — Within the final minutes of her high school senior English class, Elon University senior and student teacher Annaliese Jaffe noticed her students’ attention drifting to the incessant buzzing of their phones... This story also appeared in The Pendulum. |
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The landfall of Tropical Storm Michael at Elon
On the first full day of Fall Break, rains and winds from Tropical Storm Michael wreaked havoc on Elon University and the rest of Alamance County, which immediately declared a state of emergency. The coverage below follows the impact of the storm: Part I: Rains from Tropical Storm Michael drench Elon Part II: Moseley Center turned into a student shelter Part III: Cleaning up Michael's Mess on campus Part IV: Readjusted power line may 'be the one affecting Elon' Part V: Power at Elon has been restored |
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Alamance County represented at annual March for Life
WASHINGTON — Being pro-life had always been an integral part of who she was, but for Kimberly Wood, standing against abortion took a whole new meaning when her daughter lost her child 16 weeks into her pregnancy. This loss is what made every step Wood took during this year's March for Life matter. |
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Local neo-Confederate group host memorial for Confederate dead
GRAHAM, N.C. — A prayer for the dead opened the Confederate Memorial Day Service hosted by a Southern rights organization, Alamance County Taking Back Alamance County. Last year, the organization was listed as a neo-Confederate hate group. The event took place at the memorial in front of Alamance County’s District Judge building, seven miles from Elon University’s campus... |
ANCHORING & LIVE-HITS
Elon Local News is the broadcast branch of Elon News Network and has two weekly live shows and one pre-recorded online exclusive.
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Aired April 10, 2018: During this show, Grace Morris and I discussed Pride Week, Dave Coulier, Greek Week and more.
Aired Nov. 14, 2017: During this show, Alex Roat and I discussed a school shooting, Elon Poll results, sexual assault and more.
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Aired Feb. 7, 2018: During this show, Stephanie Hays and I discussed Elon's Dean search, an anti-guns march, a benefit concert and more.
Aired Nov. 29, 2018: During this live-hit, I reported from a protest regarding the unionization of faculty at Elon.
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RADIO INTERVIEWS
ENN Radio is the radio arm of Elon News Network. It is weekly show available on Spotify and SoundCloud that focuses on the story behind the stories. ENN Radio's host, Alex Hager interviews reporters about their process and experiences on the field.
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Aired Dec. 7, 2018: During this radio show, I discussed my coverage of the Elon Faculty Forward movement to unionize on campus.
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Aired Oct. 19, 2018: During this radio show, I discussed my coverage of Hurricane Michael and its effects on Elon.
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