Elon College News

Maxine Swalin died peacefully in her home this week. That's what the news release from the N.C. Symphony informed me.

Cooper Walker has done a little of everything, from military cryptography to designing department store displays.

For a child, it can seem like an eternity. For an adult who sees time slip by in an instant while he's distracted by the enormity of life, it can go by quickly.

On Sept. 20, 1997, this headline appeared in the Times-News: "Elon College science building under construction, to be followed by a new library.

Burlington police Assistant Chief Greg Seel heard that his college fraternity brother was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis shortly after graduation from what was then Elon College.

4-H was officially "born" in 1909 from a corn club organized in Hertford County, the first of its type in the state and one of the first in the nation.

Burlington native Dr. Donna Oliver will make history on Sept. 12 when she is inaugurated as the first black female president of a public university in the state of Mississippi, officially assuming leadership of Mississippi Valley State University.

Burlington native Dr. Donna Oliver will make history on Sept. 12 when she is inaugurated as the first black female president of a public university in the state of Mississippi, officially assuming leadership of Mississippi Valley State University.

A Westport resident for 24 years, Florence "Teddy" Farnham, 70, shares her skills and passion for painting at Cedars Assisted Living in Dartmouth by teaching watercolor art classes to residents, family and staff.

The 1930s and '40s are known as the golden era of boxing and no one lived up to the ideal quite like "Hardrock" Harden.

"Music has always been a big part of my life," singer-songwriter Brian Wiltsey said.

Dr. George Troxler was most comfortable teaching history to college students. Then, in 1987, his position at Elon College changed to that of a part-time arts administrator.

This past Sunday, I watched a moving crew transport Elon University's Holland House across railroad tracks, through some trees and to a new site on South Campus adjacent to Holt Chapel.

The resignation of District 64 Rep. Cary Allred sets up a scenario that could result in lineup and leadership changes on the Alamance County Board of Commissioners.

This season's Sunset Rhythms concerts at the Historic Depot will conclude Friday with a performance by The Company Shops Band from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Depot amphitheater, at South Main and Front streets in downtown Burlington.

Morgan Rae Lane placed first in the 2009 National Association for Teachers of Singers Regional competition April 3 in Boone.

Published: Monday, April 20, 2009 at 4:46 p.m. Last Modified: Monday, April 20, 2009 at 4:46 p.m. Tonya Drake Austin and William Rogers Cooke Jr., were married April 11, 2009, at Riverview Blvd.

Recently, I attended an event at Elon University's Whitley Auditorium, slipping into an aisle seat near the back.