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
16-year-old in critical condition, 6 others injured after stolen car crashes during chase in Roxboro
Police say the chase ended when the 18-year-old driver of a stolen car ran a red light and collided with a truck.
September trial date set for alleged Hedingham shooter Austin Thompson
A trial date has been set for Austin Thompson, who allegedly carried out the Hedingham mass shooting in 2022.
Eyewitness on Durham shooting that killed 17-year-old: 'This just happens a whole lot'
"I just feel sorry for the mom, the family. This just happens a whole lot. It is becoming normalized by kids."
Taz Zarka testifies in his own defense after jury takes field trip to visit scene of deadly stabbing
Friday was a busy day in the trial of Taz Zarka. The prosecution rested, the jury visited the crime scene and Zarka took the stand in his own defense.
Jury sees police interview with Raleigh business owner Taz Zarka at murder trial
Downtown Raleigh business owner Taiseer "Taz" Zarka, 61, said in a police interview that he was threatened and when the victim reached into his back pocket, that's when he took action.
Documents reveal new details in the investigation of Cary teen hit, killed by trash truck driver
The 13-year-old who was a student at Davis Drive Middle School died after being hit by a trash truck driver the day after Thanksgiving.
Wake shelter staff work to keep animals safe following issues with HVAC system
The HVAC system is out at the Wake County Animal Center.
Doctors see 'unprecedented' number of walking pneumonia cases in Triangle hospitals
Triangle doctors are reporting an uptick in walking pneumonia cases, especially among children.
Raleigh Police Department Chief Estella Patterson announces plan to retire in March 2025
Raleigh Police Department Chief Estella Patterson announced she will retire in the spring of 2025.
Cold weather causes more school disruptions: 'It is frustrating'
"They're bundled up."