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Human Remains Discovered in Orange County

Posted by Blake Hodge | May 16, 2017 | Safety

The Orange County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after human remains were discovered on Tuesday. Authorities say “skeletal remains” were recovered in a wooded area near 508 Buckhorn Road in Mebane just before 12:30 Tuesday...

Two Pedestrians Struck by Vehicle in Chapel Hill

Posted by Blake Hodge | May 16, 2017 | Safety

Two pedestrians were being treated for serious injuries after being struck by a vehicle in downtown Chapel Hill on Tuesday. Authorities said officers responded to a report of the traffic collision just before 3:30 Tuesday...

Chapel Hill Police Locate Missing Teen

Posted by Blake Hodge | May 14, 2017 | Safety

Chapel Hill Police say a local teenager has been found safe after being reported missing earlier in the weekend. Police initially reported 16-year-old Nyanna Arie Austin missing early Saturday morning. Austin was reportedly last...

Nash Street Reopening in Hillsborough After Reported Gas Leak

Posted by Blake Hodge | May 9, 2017 | Safety

Reports of a gas leak led local authorities to evacuate portions of Nash Street in Hillsborough on Tuesday. Orange County Fire and EMS communications indicated the area was reopened and businesses were being allowed back into...

Construction Bringing New Crosswalks to MLK Blvd in Chapel Hill

Posted by Blake Hodge | May 8, 2017 | Safety

Road construction aimed toward pedestrian safety is ongoing on Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard in Chapel Hill. Several pedestrian crosswalks with island medians are placed along the thoroughfare in order to provide safe...

Bicycle Safety Task Force Taking Steps to Educate Community

Posted by Staff | May 8, 2017 | Safety

Orange County is commonly known as one of the most bicycle-friendly counties in the state. That being said, there are still clashes between motorists and cyclists when it comes to subjects like holding up traffic. The Bicycle...

Chapel Hill Police Locate Missing Person

Posted by Blake Hodge | May 7, 2017 | Safety

****UPDATE: Police have located the missing person.**** Chapel Hill Police are asking for public assistance in locating 71-year-old Samuel Selden. Authorities say he was last seen at University Place on or about Sunday, May 7....

Seven Injured in Chapel Hill Celebrations

Posted by Blake Hodge | Apr 4, 2017 | Safety

Seven revelers were injured while celebrating the UNC men’s basketball national championship Monday night. Officials estimated a crowd of 55,000 people rushed Franklin Street following the university’s sixth NCAA championship....

Chapel Hill Prepares for Potential Celebration

Posted by Blake Hodge | Apr 3, 2017 | Safety

UNC has a chance to win another men’s basketball national championship Monday night, and Chapel Hill Police are preparing for the potential revelry that would follow. Approximately 12,000 people rushed Franklin Street following...

Chapel Hill Police Prepare for Potential Final Four Weekend Celebrations

Posted by Staff | Mar 31, 2017 | Safety

Franklin Street is always the life of the party at UNC. After a win against Duke. On Halloween night. Or, if all goes well, after a national championship just a few days from now. Keeping people safe during a rush of Franklin...

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