Gov. Stein Surveys Flooding Damage in Chapel Hill, Pledges to ‘Do Everything We Can’ for Relief Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jul 18, 2025 | Business, Housing, State Government, Weather Gov. Josh Stein toured some of the Chapel Hill residences and businesses damaged by Chantal’s flooding nearly two weeks prior. Read More
Chatham County Sheriff: Avoid Jordan Lake Due to Unsafe Conditions Posted by Michael Koh | Jul 17, 2025 | Environment, Recreation, Safety, Weather The Chatham County Sheriff’s Office is urging the public to avoid the Jordan Lake area due... Read More
Gov. Stein Declares Emergency for Orange County to Help Chantal Flood Relief Efforts Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jul 16, 2025 | Local Government, State Government, Weather Gov. Josh Stein issued a state of emergency declaration for Orange County after severe flooding, which could help spark disaster assistance. Read More
As White Cross Firefighter Rescued Others from Chantal’s Flooding, Water Damaged Her Own Home Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jul 16, 2025 | Housing, Safety, Weather Claudia Lima of the White Cross Fire Department lost her home in Chantal’s flooding. But the first responder community stepped up to help. Read More
Here’s How You Can Help Orange, Chatham Locals Affected by Tropical Depression Chantal Posted by Staff | Jul 14, 2025 | Local Government, Weather In the wake of historic rains and floods brought on by Tropical Depression Chantal, many in the... Read More
Despite Restored Water Operations, Town of Hillsborough Faces Extensive Costs From Flooding Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jul 14, 2025 | Health, Local Government, Weather While the Town of Hillsborough ended its conservation call for water and sewer customers after... Read More
Some University Place Businesses Invite Customers Back, While Others Recover From Floods Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jul 13, 2025 | Business, Weather While some of the Chapel Hill mall’s tenants suffered significant flooding, others at University Place quickly reopened for business. Read More
Hillsborough Repairs Water, Wastewater Treatment Plants; Residents No Longer Asked To Conserve Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jul 12, 2025 | Health, Local Government, Weather The Town of Hillsborough lifted the boil water notice for residents on Wednesday afternoon — but still warned against using much water. Read More
City of Mebane Loosens Water Usage Restrictions, Still Encourages Conservation Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jul 11, 2025 | Health, Local Government, Weather As the City of Mebane continues repairs on a water treatment plant, the local government issued an urgent message to residents on Wednesday morning to stop using water amid a drastic shortage. Read More
Historic Flooding in Chapel Hill Damaged WCHL’s AM Equipment. Here’s How to Still Listen Posted by Staff | Jul 11, 2025 | Business, Weather Among the many Orange County community members who suffered flood damage from Sunday night’s intense flooding is WCHL and its AM operations. Read More