Elaina Athans
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
Hurricanes championship parade expected to bring more than 100K people to Raleigh, city leader says
The City of Raleigh estimates thousands will attend the Hurricanes Stanley Cup victory parade on Saturday.
Apex downtown Fourth of July celebration canceled amid construction woes
With downtown construction in Apex behind schedule, residents say it can't get done quickly enough, and the mayor is calling on people to support small businesses.
Fans get rally towels at Hurricanes watch parties to keep Lenovo Center 'the loudest house' in NHL
Towels twirling is a regular sight during watch parties at the Lenovo Center as the Hurricanes chase the Stanley Cup.
Canes' success spilling over to Raleigh business sector
"We've seen significant investment across numerous industry sectors and job growth here in this region."
Wake County Commissioners to hear from WakeMed on potential merger with Atrium Health
WakeMed has defended the merger with Atrium Health, saying it would help reduce costs for supplies, medicines and equipment.
Demand growing for jobs in manufacturing, distribution across Wake County
Requests for construction have slowed in the last year or so, and across the Triangle, demand is rising at distribution centers and manufacturing sites.
Property taxes going up in Raleigh and Wake County; here's how they'll use the money
"Tax increases are the last thing that we want to do," said Wake County Commission Chair Don Mial.
Hurricane season 2026 has arrived, here's how Duke Energy keeps power on during storms
The Raleigh facility was built to handle Category 4 hurricane winds, a Duke Energy spokesperson says.
Small businesses benefit 'tremendously' from Canes' quest for the Cup
The quest for the Stanley Cup is making sales soar at area bars and restaurants. Many are hosting watch parties and going to great lengths to celebrate the team.
NC State starts process to tear down contaminated Poe Hall
The EPA has not yet determined the timing of the building's demolition.