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Police: “If you see something, say something” After Chapel Hill Break-Ins

Posted by Blake Hodge | Jul 6, 2015 | Crime

Chapel Hill Police are investigating a string of break-ins. Chapel Hill Police Lieutenant Josh Mecimore says the department is taking this opportunity to remind residents to always lock their vehicles and homes after a series of...

Carrboro Family Displaced by Fire

Posted by Blake Hodge | Jul 6, 2015 | Fire

A fire in Carrboro displaced five residents from their home, according to officials. Carrboro Fire crews responded to a structure fire at 204 Cates Farm Road at 11:32 on Sunday night. Firefighters found smoke and heavy fire...

Silent Sam Memorial on UNC’s Campus Defaced

Posted by Blake Hodge | Jul 5, 2015 | UNC

University Police have opened an investigation after the words “Black Lives Matter” “Murderer” and “KKK” were spraypainted on the Silent Sam memorial on UNC’s campus on Sunday. The university website says the monument was...

UNC Coach “Excited” to Watch Former Players in World Cup Final

Posted by Blake Hodge | Jul 4, 2015 | UNC Sports

Six former Tar Heels – Heather O’Reilly, Whitney Engen, Tobin Heath, Lori Chalupny, Meghan Klingenberg, and Ashlyn Harris – are preparing for the World Cup Final on Sunday. UNC Women’s Soccer Coach Anson...

Kenan Stadium to Host July 4th Celebration

Posted by Blake Hodge | Jul 2, 2015 | News Around Town

Kenan Stadium will be the host of a huge July 4th celebration on Saturday night. Gates open at seven o’clock and music will be provided by the Transit Vocal Band. DSI Comedy Theater is sponsoring a watermelon eating...

Jessica Washington Transferring to Kansas

Posted by Blake Hodge | Jul 2, 2015 | UNC Sports

Former North Carolina guard Jessica Washington is transferring to Kansas, according to ESPN. The university announced Washington’s intention to transfer earlier this year, after the conclusion of Washington’s sophomore year with...

Motorcyclist Killed in Orange County Crash

Posted by Blake Hodge | Jul 2, 2015 | Safety

A motorcyclist died Wednesday after colliding with an SUV in Orange County. WTVD is reporting the accident occurred just before 11 o’clock Wednesday night on US-70 near Saint Mary’s Road in Hillsborough. Authorities say the...

US World Cup Squad to Face Germany Tonight

Posted by Blake Hodge | Jun 30, 2015 | National

The U.S. Women’s World Cup Team has now set its sights on Germany in the tournament semifinal on Tuesday. The U.S., stocked with six former North Carolina Tar Heels, knocked off China 1-0 on Friday night in the Quarterfinals....

Gerrymandering North Carolina

Posted by Blake Hodge | Jun 30, 2015 | State Government

The Supreme Court has issued a ruling in favor of independent redistricting commissions in Arizona. In a 5-4, ruling the United States Supreme Court ruled citizens in Arizona did not remove power from state lawmakers by voting...

Damon Seils Running for Re-election

Posted by Blake Hodge | Jun 29, 2015 | Election

Damon Seils has announced that he intends to file for re-election to the Carrboro Board of Aldermen next week when the filing period opens. Siels was elected to the board two years ago to fill a vacant seat after Dan Coleman...

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