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Chapel Hill Hopes Alarm System Registry Deters False Calls
Starting soon, the Town of Chapel Hill will require all residents and business owners to register their security alarm systems.
Read MoreCarrboro Emergency Officials Respond To Gas Leak Monday Night
Posted by Ran Northam | Dec 17, 2013 | Safety
A gas leak shut down the 300 block of East Main Street in Carrboro Monday night for just less than two hours.
Read More“Keep the Wreath Green” Campaign To Prevent Fires
With the holiday season upon us again, the Chapel Hill Fire Department begins their “Keep the Wreath Green” campaign to prevent residential fires.
Read MoreNC School Safety Panel Holding First Meeting
Posted by Associated Press | Dec 4, 2013 | Safety
A panel asked by Gov. Pat McCrory to recommend ways to make North Carolina public schools safer is holding its first meeting.
Read MoreGun Rights Groups Monitor New NC Law
Posted by Associated Press | Dec 2, 2013 | Safety
North Carolina’s new law expanding where concealed handguns are allowed is creating a dilemma for communities that had banned firearms from playgrounds.
Read MoreSecuring Your Home During The Holidays
The Chapel Hill Police Department is stepping up patrol over the holiday season and warning homeowners and renters to make sure your possessions are secure.
Read MoreSecuring Your New Purchases During The Holidays
Chapel Hill Police are increasing patrol and warning shoppers to always be prepared when returning to your car and home with merchandise.
Read MoreStaying Safe While Setting Up Holiday Decorations
With Christmas right around the corner and trees going up in homes, Orange County Fire Marshal, Jason Shepherd says it is important to keep Christmas trees from drying out and creating a fire hazard.
Read MoreRecent CHHS Grad Hit And Killed Tuesday Night
Nineteen-year-old Greg Powell was killed by a car when walking along Bethel-Hickory Grove Church Road on Tuesday night.
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