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
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.
Teen takeover: Police make arrest; Raleigh drafting teen curfew ordinance
The City of Raleigh is responding after the weekend chaos caused by thousands of teens gathering in Glenwood South and Brier Creek.
Raleigh activist speaks on 'disturbing' teen takeover chaos
Raleigh activists say more resources and support are needed for young people in the wake of the chaos in Brier Creek and Glenwood South.
Glenwood South businesses frustrated over weekend chaos: 'Do not care'
Several small business owners on or around Glenwood South are frustrated by the chaos that erupted this past weekend.
Fantasy Lake packed as families cool off during dangerous heat wave
Fantasy Lake Adventure Park in northern Wake County is sold out for two straight days as families look for ways to beat the dangerous heat and celebrate the Fourth of July holiday.
City of Raleigh cracks down on water restriction violations
City officials said two fines have already been issued to one person for repeated violations.
Long-awaited $34 billion state budget inches closer to passage
The North Carolina Senate took a step toward passing the overdue budget, with a final reading set for Thursday morning.
June designated Reunification Month in NC
Several families who have been through reunification were able to gather and celebrate the achievement on Tuesday.
Saint Augustine's has bankruptcy hearing 2 months after filing, no final order from judge
During the hearing US Bankruptcy Administrator raised two concerns with the court about students and employees.