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
Raleigh plant, wine and craft beer store 'just destroyed' in burglary
A devastating burglary cost a Raleigh business thousands of dollars.
Mama Dip's closing: Final day announced for iconic Chapel Hill restaurant
People have been stopping by Mama Dip's for its fried chicken, collard greens and other Southern classics for 48 years.
Middle school student seriously injured, 1 other hurt in shooting at house in Clayton: 'He's alive'
The 14-year-old's uncle tells ABC11 that he's in ICU and appears to be doing well.
Democrat, Republican leaders speak about Gov. Roy Cooper's appeal as VP pick
Kamala Harris has not yet officially been named the Democratic nominee for president, but that's not stopping speculation on who could be her running mate.
NCDMV among several services significantly disrupted in CrowdStrike outage
DMV offices in North Carolina had to close Friday due to the CrowdStrike disruption that caused major computer problems around the world.
Senior Center gives older adults cool space from heat, chance to interact with others
For some older adults, the Senior Center has become their home away from home.
'Pretty much exhausted.' Funds for Wake Co. energy assistance drying up in ongoing heat wave
"We've already utilized the majority of our spending that we received last week."
NC delegate impressed by security at Republican National Convention: 'It's all locked down'
About 300 people from North Carolina (including 50 from Wake County) traveled to Milwaukee to attend the Republican National Convention.
Bugs, critters creeping into your homes to get relief from the heat
Exterminators say pests are also looking for reprieve from the hot weather
Air condition companies adding more technicians with hot, humid weather
HVAC companies continue to see an influx of calls as the heat and humidity continues to drag on.