Orange County Sheriff’s Office Details String of Break-Ins, Larceny Charges Against 2 Teenagers Posted by Brighton McConnell | Dec 16, 2025 | Crime, Safety The Orange County Sheriff’s Office formally announced criminal charges against a pair of 18-year-olds for a string of break-ins in November. Read More
Chatham County Sheriff’s Office Searching for Durham Man Charged With Multiple Felonies Posted by Michael Koh | Dec 12, 2025 | Crime, Safety The Chatham County Sheriff’s Office says it has secured warrants for a Durham man in... Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
‘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. Read More
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. Read More
UPDATE: Missing Chapel Hill Teen Safely Located Posted by Michael Koh | Nov 20, 2025 | Safety **Update**Â The Chapel Hill Police announced Friday afternoon that Mikylah Barnes had been safely... Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More