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Orange County Authorities Find Missing Teenager After Brief Search

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Dec 12, 2025 | Safety

UPDATE: The Orange County Sheriff’s Office said at 10:57 p.m. the missing child has since been located.

After Chapel Hill Fire Investigation, Report Reveals Siena Hotel Fire Details

Posted by Henry Taylor | Dec 11, 2025 | Crime, Fire, Safety

The Chapel Hill Fire Department recently provided additional insight into the August fire at the Siena Hotel via a detailed incident report.

‘Who Are We Targeting?’: Unpacking and Examining Impacts of ICE’s N.C. Operations

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Dec 3, 2025 | Crime, National, Safety

The Orange County community felt the impact of federal immigration officers’ presence. Weeks later, people are still unpacking their emotions.

UPDATE: Chapel Hill Police Say 14-Year-Old Safely Located

Posted by Henry Taylor | Nov 27, 2025 | Safety

Chapel Hill Police said in a release Thursday that it is searching for a missing 14-year-old, and asked for the community’s help.

UPDATE: Missing Chapel Hill Teen Safely Located

Posted by Michael Koh | Nov 20, 2025 | Safety

**Update** The Chapel Hill Police announced Friday afternoon that Mikylah Barnes had been safely...

Chatham County Returns Fifth Positive Rabies Case of 2025 in Skunk

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Nov 20, 2025 | Health, Safety

The Chatham County Sheriff’s Animal Resource Center alerted the community to the latest positive rabies case: a skunk near Silk Hope.

Carrboro Adopts Downtown Area Plan, Passes Resolution Supporting Immigrant Communities

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Nov 20, 2025 | Development, Local Government, National, Safety

The Carrboro Town Council approved its Downtown Area Plan on Tuesday night, as well as a resolution in support of its immigrant community.

Local Chamber, Home Builders Association Share Resources for Employers Amid Federal Immigration Crackdown

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Nov 19, 2025 | Business, National, Safety

In response to immigration enforcement officers’ presence this week, Orange County businesses and employers are taking different approaches.

UPDATE: Chapel Hill Police Identify Juvenile Suspect In Report of Touching Near 2 Trails

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Nov 19, 2025 | Crime, Safety

Recent reports of suspicious activity around public trails near Umstead Drive and Pritchard Avenue Extension in Chapel Hill are causing law enforcement to ramp up their patrol in the area.

CHCCS Shares Support For Immigrant Families, Says Absences Increased

Posted by Henry Taylor | Nov 19, 2025 | Pre-K - 12 Education, Safety, State

Representatives from CHCCS shared their support for immigrant families as ICE activity ramped up in the Triangle Tuesday.

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