New Fire, EMS Station Celebrates Opening in Hillsborough’s Waterstone Community Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jun 6, 2023 | Development, Fire, Local Government The Orange Rural Fire Department and Orange County EMS hosted visitors Sunday to celebrate the opening of the Waterstone Fire & EMS station. Read More
Construction on New Orange County EMS Station Breaks Ground Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jul 16, 2022 | Local Government If you’re driving by it, you might not notice Orange County EMS Station 4 right away. The... Read More
‘Smoking Materials’ Cause Fire in Carrboro Townhome; 2 Residents Displaced Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jul 10, 2022 | Fire, Safety A recent fire at a Carrboro townhome complex was caused by the improper disposal of “smoking... Read More
Vehicle Wreck on Homestead Road Downs Chapel Hill Utility Pole Posted by Brighton McConnell | Sep 28, 2020 | Safety, Traffic Emergency services responded to a wreck in Chapel Hill Monday afternoon that damaged a utility... Read More
New Fire Station Starting To Feel Like Home for Chapel Hill Crews Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jul 27, 2019 | Local Government Chapel Hill Fire Department’s newest ladder truck is doing a test run of its ladder. Clifton... Read More
Chapel Hill Holding Dedication Ceremony for New Fire Station Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jul 13, 2018 | Development Chapel Hill will hold a dedication ceremony this weekend for the newly constructed fire station on... Read More
UPDATE: Orange County EMS Says 911 Has Been Restored Posted by Staff | Oct 30, 2014 | Safety **UPDATE** Orange County EMS says the 911 system has now been fully restored. The original story... Read More
BoCC To Consider Adding Texts, Videos To 911 System Posted by Staff | Oct 6, 2014 | Local Government Orange County Commissioners will consider spending $1.5 million dollars to upgrade the 911 emergency response system when the board meets Tuesday. Read More
Worker Falls From Construction Site On W. Rosemary Posted by Staff | Sep 25, 2013 | Fire The worker fell 10 feet from a concrete pillar. Read More