🌱 Who are the five new transfers joining Elon men’s basketball?
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In today's newsletter:
- Who are the five new transfers joining Elon men’s basketball?
Also on today's calendar: Crow Party and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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📰 News we're reading
• Transfer Tracker: Elon adds 5 to men's basketball (elonnewsnetwork.com) — Elon men’s basketball is reshaping its roster again after a 14-18 season, losing four players to the transfer portal but adding five newcomers from Division I and II programs. Local fans will see fresh faces like UNC Charlotte guard Raúl Villar and Penn graduate guard Cam Thrower join returning contributors Bryson Cokley and Randall Pettus II as the Phoenix prepare for the 2026–27 campaign. 
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Crow Party →
703 E Davis St, Burlington
5:00 pm
Saturday May 16
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Other local events
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Free Burlington Business Technical Assistance - Business Marketing Part 2 →
Alamance Dream Center Inc., 1423 N Church St, Burlington
10:00 am -
2026 Piedmont Chapter Banquet →
Alliance Convention Center, Exhibit Hall, 1214 Turrentine St, Burlington
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Chorus Concert
Western Alamance High Elon College, NC 27244
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May Nature Walk — T. Gilbert Pearson Audubon Society →
Cane Creek Mountains Natural Area - Pine Hill Trailhead, 5075 Bass Mountain Rd, Snow Camp
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Dance Class Picture Day (Rejoice, PDC, & Ballet 4-8) →
Alamance Fine Arts Academy, 335 S Main St, Burlington
5:00 pm -
Battle of Alamance 255th →
Alamance Battleground State Historic Site, 5803 NC-62, Burlington
11:00 am -
Balloon Bouquet Class in Spanish →
El Potrillo Cocina Mexicana, 3409 S Church St, Burlington
11:30 am -
WAMS Band Concert
Western Alamance High Elon College, NC 27244
6:30 pm
Thursday May 14
Friday May 15
Saturday May 16
Monday May 18
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Global Committee PLCs (During PLCs)
Eastlawn Elementary Burlington, NC 27217
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Q2 Associates Committee Meeting
Alamance Caswell Home Builders Alamance-Caswell Builders Association 2450 Hanford Rd. Burlington, NC 27215
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Specials Showcase Event
Harvey R Newlin Elementary Burlington, NC 27215
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National Honor Society Spring Induction Ceremony
Hugh M Cummings High Burlington, NC 27217
6:00 pm
Wednesday May 13
Thursday May 14
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- CVS Pharmacy, Inc. posted a job opening for District Support Pharmacist Full Time in Burlington. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News
Burlington
- From Buc-ee's to Burlington: Mebane boom reshaping Alamance County grow (wfmynews2.com)
- Caldwell Community College baseball, softball both district champs and headed to nationals (heraldsun.com)
- Target, HomeGoods among national retailers coming to new Mebane development (wfmynews2.com)
Alamance
- Alamance County residents raise concerns over proposed housing developments (myfox8.com)
- High school athletes have new options (thetimesnews.com)
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