Hazmat Crews Respond to Pinegate Apts After Resident Suffers Chemical Burns
The Chapel Hill Fire Department responded Wednesday to an incident at Pinegate Apartments at 111 Pinegate Circle.
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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...
Read MoreMore Swimmers, More Shark Bites
An alarming number of shark attacks in recent weeks has some residents cautious as they make their way to the coast for the holiday weekend. Since June, seven people have been attacked by sharks on the North Carolina coast. The...
Read MoreCarrboro Police to Conduct Own Review of Racial Profiling Report
The Carrboro Police Department has hired a consultant to review a 2014 report that found evidence of racial bias in the department’s policing. Carrboro Police Chief Walter Horton made the announcement at a public forum held...
Read MoreSullivan To Lead CHFD Through Strategic Planning Process
Sullivan, who has served as interim chief since May, will continue in his role for 18 to 24 months while revising the department’s strategic plan.
Read MoreReport: Chapel Hill Daycare Worker Leaves Toddler In Hot Van
Posted by Blake Hodge | Jun 17, 2015 | Safety
The worker has reportedly been fired; the toddler was in good condition.
Read MoreOrange County Opens Cooling Centers To Help Tackle Extreme Temps
With more dangerously hot weather in the forecast, officials are urging residents to take precautions to stay cool.
Read MoreStudent Killed in Chatham County Wreck
Posted by Blake Hodge | Jun 8, 2015 | Safety
A student at Northwood High School was one of two killed in an accident while driving to school on Monday morning, authorities have confirmed. The crash was on Highway 15-501 near Bynum in Chatham County around eight o’clock....
Read MoreHillsborough Police Looking for Missing Person
Posted by Blake Hodge | Jun 8, 2015 | Safety
Hillsborough police are searching for Stephanie Michele Rodgers, who was last seen on April 28. The 37-year-old Rodgers is 5′ 1″ tall and weighs about 150 pounds. She has brown hair and brown eyes. Police say she is...
Read MoreSilver Alert Issued for Chapel Hill Man
Posted by Blake Hodge | Jun 4, 2015 | Safety
***UPDATE: Chapel Hill Police say they have located Demmy. He is safe and in good condition.*** Local police are searching for a missing 89-year-old male who is believed to be cognitively impaired. And the North Carolina Center...
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