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
Affordable housing options on the table for the former DMV site in Raleigh on New Bern Avenue
"We want to see significant affordable housing on the property."
Raleigh gearing up to bring Fourth of July fireworks back to Dix Park
The City of Raleigh is expecting attendance of at least 25,000 people at this year's Fourth of July fireworks show.
Morrisville Police investigate murder-suicide: 'It was very shocking'
The crime scene tape is down along Hildebran Lane in Morrisville, and residents are trying to get back to everyday life after the deadly weekend incident.
Cary town leaders studying revitalization request for South Hills Mall
Cary is starting to study what it will cost to turn the area into a Municipal Service District.
Secret Service places detainer on SC man accused of threatening message toward the President
The U.S. Secret Service has placed a detainer on Daniel Swain.
'Crazy expensive' fuel price increases hit small businesses hard
Food truck owner says she uses gas, diesel and propane.
Nonprofits, volunteers feel pinch of high gas prices
Meals on Wheels Durham is working to see whether gas stations could offer volunteers a discount.
Triangle Town Center to lose two major anchor stores at the Raleigh mall
Visit Raleigh says regional shopping options help bolster tourism.
Water restrictions start in Fuquay-Varina; code enforcement to watch for violations
"We will have code enforcement, and our staff will be out. But what we want is just everyone to be a good partner."
Wake County man charged with murder of infant girl in 2024 appears in court
Christopher Gonzales was arrested Tuesday after a lengthy investigation that started in October 2024.