Supplies Rushed to Communities Isolated by Helene as Death Toll Rises to Nearly 100 Posted by Associated Press | Sep 30, 2024 | Safety, State, Weather A crisis unfolded in western North Carolina as officials rushed to get more water, food and other supplies to flood-stricken areas on Monday. Read More
Orange, Chatham Counties Weather Tornado Warnings and Flash Flooding Amid Helene Storms Posted by Brighton McConnell | Sep 27, 2024 | Pre-K - 12 Education, Safety, Weather As Hurricane Helene moves across the southeast on Friday, the Orange and Chatham County communities are experiencing inclement weather. Read More
Damage from Tropical Storm Debby Leads to Power Outages in Orange, Durham and Chatham Counties Posted by Brighton McConnell | Aug 8, 2024 | Safety, Traffic, Weather As the storm moved through North Carolina on Thursday, several communities in Orange, Chatham and Durham Counties reported losing power. Read More
Here’s What Local Governments, Schools and Services are Closed From Tropical Storm Debby Posted by Michael Koh | Aug 8, 2024 | Pre-K - 12 Education, Weather In anticipation of the effects of Tropical Storm Debby across the Triangle, several local governments and school districts announced closures. Read More
Northern Lights Make Their Way to Orange County, Triangle on Friday Posted by Brighton McConnell | May 11, 2024 | National, Weather People across North Carolina and much of the eastern United States were shocked at a treat in the night sky on Friday. Read More
Orange County Schools District Issues Three-Hour Delay Over Freezing Temps Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jan 16, 2024 | Pre-K - 12 Education, Weather Ahead of the coldest temperatures and wind chill expected in central North Carolina so far in... Read More
Flooding, Power Outages and School Delays; Here Are Storm Updates from Orange, Chatham Counties Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jan 9, 2024 | Safety, Weather Orange and Chatham counties suffered flooded roads from rainfall and downed power lines from high... Read More
Orange, Chatham School Districts Announce Early Releases Ahead of Tuesday Storms Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jan 8, 2024 | Pre-K - 12 Education, Weather Ahead of high winds and severe storms expected in central North Carolina on Tuesday, Orange and... Read More
Duke’s Ashley Ward Reflects on COP28 — The UN Climate Conference Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Dec 18, 2023 | Environment, Weather Nearly 100,000 participants and 4,000 journalists attended COP28 earlier for two weeks in... Read More
Orange, Chatham Counties Included in Tornado Watch Issued for NC Posted by Brighton McConnell | Dec 10, 2023 | Safety, Weather Orange and Chatham counties, as well as much of central and eastern North Carolina, are under a tornado watch on Sunday. Read More