Elaina Athans - Reporter at ABC11 WTVD
Elaina Athans joined ABC11 Eyewitness News in February 2013 as a general assignment reporter and is thrilled to be a part of the most talented news team in the Triangle.

Before coming to ABC 11 Eyewitness News, Elaina was the lead reporter at YNN Hudson Valley. She was a charter member of the startup 24-hour local cable news channel located about an hour north of New York City. She provided extensive coverage of the Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre, Hurricanes Sandy and Irene, and was generously invited to travel with World War II veterans on an Honor Flight to our nation's capital. Elaina was also an anchor and reporter at the ABC affiliate WMDT in Salisbury, Md. She additionally had worked WZBN in Trenton, N.J. and News 12 Long Island.

The Hofstra University graduate is originally from New Jersey. She now resides in Raleigh.



Elaina's Stories
Liz Waddell update: Search expands for missing North Carolina woman in Grenada
In a recent statement, the husband of Liz Waddell said he and authorities believe there was "no foul play."
NC woman Elizabeth Waddell missing in Grenada, not seen returning from swim, police say
Police in Grenada say the case is being treated as a missing person investigation.
Liz Waddell's husband puts out public plea in Grenada for help finding his missing wife
Cary resident Elizabeth Waddell was last seen Wednesday on a beach along the southern coast of the Caribbean island.
Foreclosures rise nationwide even as layoffs remain low
Local real estate agents say the Triangle region is faring better than many parts of the country despite the national increase.
Structural engineer warns WCPSS repair work is 'tight' timeline
Wake County school officials say crews are working under a tight deadline to complete millions of dollars in structural repairs at three elementary schools.
Zebulon latest community under scrutiny from state auditor
A new state audit is raising concerns about spending practices in Zebulon, where officials found a town finance staff member's personal bank account linked to the town's credit card.
Nash County deputy recounts harrowing Venezuela K9 rescue mission
A Nash County deputy who spent a week in Venezuela assisting in earthquake rescue operations says the mission left him physically and emotionally drained.
Woman in critical condition, officers injured in alleged retaliation shooting at Wilson courthouse
The sheriff's office said they believe the shooting was in retaliation to a teen who was shot dead three weeks ago in Wilson.
Triangle housing market 'leveling out,' buyers have power: Realtor
The Triangle's landscape is different, and sales are still holding strong because the area is desirable, one Realtor said.
'Biggest hunger crisis in a long time': NC Food Bank triple match donations
For every $10 dollars someone gives to the nonprofit, it can now provide 90 meals for vulnerable children and less fortunate families.