UPDATE: Missing Carrboro Teen Safely Located Posted by Michael Koh | Oct 22, 2025 | Safety **UPDATE: Carrboro Police say Karina Westerlund has been safely located.** The Carrboro Police... Read More
Shooting Near W. Franklin Street Injures 1; Chapel Hill Police Arrest Suspect Posted by Brighton McConnell | Oct 16, 2025 | Crime, Safety The Chapel Hill Police Department is investigating a shooting along West Franklin Street Thursday evening which sent one person to the hospital. Read More
UNC Police Ask Public For Help While Searching For Assault Suspect Posted by Henry Taylor | Oct 15, 2025 | Crime, Safety, UNC The UNC Police Department shared Wednesday it is searching for a suspect in an assault that... Read More
Chapel Hill Police Seek Missing Teen, 15, Last Seen Monday Posted by Aaron Keck | Oct 15, 2025 | Safety Chapel Hill Police are seeking your help as they search for 15-year-old Dyani Grant, last seen Monday near Chapel Hill High School. Read More
OWASA’s Extensive West Rosemary Street Project Begins on Nov. 3. Here Are The Details Posted by Brighton McConnell | Oct 13, 2025 | Business, Safety, Traffic OWASA plans to begin its construction Monday, Oct. 20 to replace a water main on Rosemary Street in downtown Chapel Hill. Read More
Carrboro Police Seeking Suspect in Attempted Rape on Public Bikeway Posted by Michael Koh | Oct 11, 2025 | Crime, Safety The Carrboro Police Department is seeking the suspect in an attempted rape that occurred on the... Read More
Police: Missing Carrboro Man Found Dead in Chapel Hill Posted by Brighton McConnell | Oct 10, 2025 | Safety A week after Carrboro Police issued a call for help locating him, law enforcement confirmed Kent Kurosawa was located dead on Oct. 3. Read More
Chapel Hill Police Conduct Death Investigation Along West Franklin Street Posted by Brighton McConnell | Oct 10, 2025 | Safety A death investigation is ongoing after the discovery of a body by Chapel Hill Police Thursday morning in the 300 block of W. Franklin Street. Read More
Gas Leak Closes North Estes Drive in Chapel Hill For 2 Hours; Road Now Reopened Posted by Brighton McConnell | Oct 8, 2025 | Safety, Traffic The Chapel Hill Fire Department responded to a gas leak on Wednesday evening and closed a key road to prevent traffic from traveling through the area until gas is stopped. Read More
North Carolina Governor Signs Criminal Justice Bill Into Law After Ukrainian Refugee’s Death Posted by Associated Press | Oct 3, 2025 | Crime, Safety, State Government North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein signed a criminal justice bill into law in response to the stabbing death of a Ukrainian refugee in Charlotte. Read More