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Man Charged After Cyclist Fatally Struck Near Pittsboro

Posted by Blake Hodge | Oct 24, 2016 | Crime

An Apex man has been charged with multiple offenses after a bicyclist was fatally struck near Pittsboro. State Highway Patrol officials say troopers responded to the collision on NC 751 near Pittsboro just after 6:30 Friday...

Two Armed Robberies At Rams Plaza This Week

Posted by Aaron Keck | Oct 21, 2016 | Crime

Both armed robberies were committed by two suspects – but the descriptions don’t match, so it’s likely two different pairs.

Cyclist Injured in Chapel Hill Hit and Run

Posted by Blake Hodge | Oct 3, 2016 | Crime, Featured

Chapel Hill Police are asking the public for assistance in locating a suspect involved in a hit-and-run crash on Sunday. Police say a bicyclist was traveling north on Hillsborough Street near Bolinwood Drive when the suspect...

Fifth Rabies Case Confirmed in Orange County for 2016

Posted by Blake Hodge | Sep 26, 2016 | Health

The North Carolina State Laboratory of Public Health has confirmed the fifth case of rabies in Orange County this year. The latest incident involved a bat, according to Orange County Animal Services, and originated when a bat...

Safety Concerns with Pokemon Go Extends to Roadways

Posted by Staff | Jul 21, 2016 | Safety

The new Pokemon Go app gained popularity in a matter of days across the country. Since the popularity has increased so quickly, officials are concerned for the safety of the players. The interactive game guides users to various...

Orange County Officials Provide Safety Tips for Holiday Weekend

Posted by Staff | Jul 1, 2016 | Safety

With July 4th on Monday many are planning to celebrate with cookouts and – possibly – their own firework shows, but Orange County Fire Marshal Jason Shepherd is urging people to be safe. Shepherd says that July 4th...

Chapel Hill Police Searching for Missing Man

Posted by Blake Hodge | Jun 4, 2016 | Featured, Safety

Chapel Hill Police are asking for assistance in locating 58-year-old Richard Michael Tobin. Tobin is described as a 5′ 8″ white male weighing approximately 140 pounds. Officials say Tobin has gray hair and hazel...

“Unity In The Community” Joins, Heals

Posted by Aaron Keck | Apr 15, 2016 | News Around Town

This year’s “Unity in the Community” will take place in the Northside neighborhood.

86-Year-Old Drowns in Orange County Pond

Posted by Blake Hodge | Mar 29, 2016 | Safety

Orange County authorities say that an 86-year-old man has drowned in the Bingham community. A release from the Orange County Sheriff’s Office says that deputies responded to a pond in the vicinity of Highway 54 and Gold Mine...

Fire Closes Rosemary Street Tuesday Afternoon

Posted by Blake Hodge | Feb 16, 2016 | Fire

Chapel Hill Fire crews responded to a report of an “explosion and vehicle fire” in the Wallace Parking Deck on East Rosemary Street on Tuesday. Crews were called to the scene just after 2:30 Tuesday afternoon. Officials say...

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