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
North Carolina reaches historic settlement for PFAS contamination; affected people seek answers
The EPA found that the companies released PFAS chemicals into the Cape Fear River, a drinking water source for about 500,000 people.
Girls flag football launches statewide in North Carolina
Jordan High School, Apex and Green Level kicked off the official opening of girls flag football in North Carolina.
Raleigh police outline beefed-up safety measures in Glenwood South
Police Chief Rico Boyce told council members during a Tuesday work session that steps are underway to improve safety.
2 NCCU students recovering after drive-by shooting near campus
A man and a woman were walking in the vicinity of Concord and Dupree streets, not far from East Lawson Street, when someone fired shots from a passing car.
Charges filed in crash that killed Granville teen
A 19-year-old Knightdale man is facing charges in the deadly crash that killed a South Granville High School student.
Protesters gather outside Carolina Inn during G20 forum: 'We're paying attention'
About 150 people demonstrated outside the Carolina Inn on Wednesday to express concern about rapidly expanding technology.
Al's French Fries ends nearly 70-year run at NC State Fair
Al's French Fries is ending its nearly 70-year run at the NC State Fair after a vendor fee change.
Wake County sheriff cites overcrowding as jail expansions continue: 'Challenging'
Multipurpose rooms have been converted into housing, and some inmates have been transferred to other facilities in North Carolina.
Business, event declines blamed on downtown Raleigh safety concerns
Event organizers and small businesses say public safety is a major concern as Raleigh heads into the busy fall festival season.
Man charged in deadly Harris Lake boat accident sentenced to a minimum of 12 years in prison
Quinten Kight is sentenced to a minimum of 12 years in prison after pleading guilty to the charges related to the summer 2025 boating accident that killed Brooklyn Carroll.