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Pet Safety Tips for July 4th

Posted by Staff | Jul 4, 2014 | News, Safety

July 5th is considered to be the busiest time of the year for the ASPCA and animal shelters. This is due to animals, like cats and dogs, that panic and run away from the loud and sudden noises, such as fireworks or raucous parties, from the celebrations of Independence Day.

How to Be Safe with Fireworks

Posted by Staff | Jul 3, 2014 | Safety

This July 4th, Chapel Hill is offering a variety of ways to celebrate, notably the fireworks display at Kenan Stadium. The Chapel Hill Fire Department is reminding citizens that the best way to practice good firework safety this summer is leave it to the professionals.

Jaycee Burn Center Shares Grill Safety Tips for July 4th

Posted by Staff | Jul 2, 2014 | Safety

The Jaycee Burn Center of the UNC Medical Center has some safety tips for outdoor grillers on this upcoming Fourth of July weekend.

Accidental Alarm Program Begins in Chapel Hill

Posted by Staff | Jun 28, 2014 | Safety

Chapel Hill has begun registration for the Accidental Alarm Program, which will cut down on false alarms responses from the town’s emergency services.

NCDOT: ‘Booze It & Lose It’ In Effect Through July 6

Posted by Staff | Jun 27, 2014 | Safety

If you booze, and try to cruise – you lose.

Planned Parenthood: ‘Concerned’ About Supreme Buffer Zone Ruling

Posted by Staff | Jun 27, 2014 | Safety

A representative of Planned Parenthood of Central North Carolina says she’s concerned about Thursdays’ Supreme Court ruling that 35-foot buffer zones for abortion clinics in Massachusetts violate free speech rights.

15th Case of Rabies Reported in Orange County for 2014

Posted by Staff | Jun 26, 2014 | Safety

Orange County Animal Services is reporting the 15th positive test for rabies in the county so far this year.

Black Bear Safety in Hillsborough

Posted by Staff | Jun 25, 2014 | Safety

With the recent number of black bear sightings throughout Hillsborough, it is important to understand what is causing these bears to behave this way, and what you can do in response.

Black Bear Sightings In Hillsborough

Posted by Ran Northam | Jun 24, 2014 | Safety

Officials say they aren’t sure if the sightings have been of one bear or multiple bears.

This Month, Make Homes Safe For Seniors

Posted by WCHL News | Jun 15, 2014 | Safety

Chapel Hill’s Home Instead Senior Care is offering in-home safety checks for seniors this month.

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