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www.elonnewsnetwork.com Wednesday, December 7, 2016 Volume 42 Edition 30 Elon, North Carolina f facebook.com/elonnewsnetwork (Selonnewsnetwork Elon News Network FRESHLY PLATED THE FOOD SPECIAL SECTION Section B ^ smuh ANTON DELGADO Four Elon University residential neighborhoods tackle prevention of mold and mildew buildup S tudents in residential halls across Elon University’s campus have been combating a persistent foe: mold, a fungus that can cause fatigue, head aches, lack of concentration, chest tightness and chronic coughing. The combination of North Carolina’s intense humidity, dramatic weather changes and a poorly set thermostat can cause moisture to condense inside residence halls, creating the perfect environment for mold and mildew growth. See MOLD pgs. 8-9 McCrory concedes NC gubernatorial race Meg Malone Assistant News Editor @megretjeane On Dec. 5, 27 days after the Nov. 8 election. Democrat gubernatorial candidate Roy Cooper was recognized as the North Carolina governor-elect not only his sup porters, but also by republican Gov. Pat McCrory and his staff. Around noon on Monday, McCrory posted a YouTube video officially conceding the race to Cooper. “During this wonderful season, it’s also time to celebrate our democratic process and respect what I see to be the ulti mate outcome of the closest North Carolina governor’s race in modern his tory,” McCrory said. “Despite contin ued questions that should be answered regarding the voting process, I personally believe that the major ity of our citizens have spoken, and we now Nearly a month after the close Nov. 8 election, McCrory conceded the race to challenger Roy Cooper Dec. 5. should do everything we can to support the 75th governor of North Carolina, Roy Cooper.” Cooper acknowledged McCrory’s con cession and thanked him and his wife for agreeing to aid in a smooth transition. The governor-elect acknowledged the divisiveness of the past election but optimis tically looked toward the future. “I’m proud to have received the support from so many who believe that we can come together to make a North Carolina that works for everyone,” Cooper said in a state ment Monday afternoon. The North Carolina State Board of Elections will meet later this week to confirm the results. A ‘hard-fought race’ At 1 a.m. Nov. 9, with 99.56 percent of precincts reporting, Cooper led the race by a slight vote difference of 2,735 according to the State Board of Elections’s website, but the final results of the gubernatorial race have See GOVERNOR pg.5 NEWS Department ot English program assistant died Dec. 1 111 NEWS ABSS considers redistricting pian £iZ Men’s basketbail reflects on Danieley’s influence
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