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Human Remains Discovered in Orange County

Posted by Blake Hodge | May 16, 2017 | Safety

The Orange County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after human remains were discovered on Tuesday. Authorities say “skeletal remains” were recovered in a wooded area near 508 Buckhorn Road in Mebane just before 12:30 Tuesday...

Two Pedestrians Struck by Vehicle in Chapel Hill

Posted by Blake Hodge | May 16, 2017 | Safety

Two pedestrians were being treated for serious injuries after being struck by a vehicle in downtown Chapel Hill on Tuesday. Authorities said officers responded to a report of the traffic collision just before 3:30 Tuesday...

Nash Street Reopening in Hillsborough After Reported Gas Leak

Posted by Blake Hodge | May 9, 2017 | Safety

Reports of a gas leak led local authorities to evacuate portions of Nash Street in Hillsborough on Tuesday. Orange County Fire and EMS communications indicated the area was reopened and businesses were being allowed back into...

Homestead Road Reopened After House Fire

Posted by Blake Hodge | Apr 19, 2017 | Fire

****UPDATE: Officials said Homestead Road reopened shortly after 10 o’clock Wednesday morning.**** Chapel Hill Fire crews started Wednesday on the scene of a “fully involved structure fire.” Officials say the...

Road Reopened After Downed Power Lines Near UNC

Posted by Blake Hodge | Apr 13, 2017 | Traffic

****UPDATE: Officals said all lanes were reopened just after 4:30 Thursday afternoon.**** Downed power lines are causing traffic delays around the UNC campus on Thursday. Eyewitnesses called the issue in to WCHL just after 2:15...

Chapel Hill Expands Duties of Police Chief

Posted by Blake Hodge | Mar 24, 2017 | News Around Town

Chapel Hill Police Chief Chris Blue will now also serve as the Executive Director for Community Safety for the town. The extension of duties was announced by town manager Roger Stancil earlier this week. “We look forward to the...

OWASA: Do Not Use Water Until Further Notice

Posted by Blake Hodge | Feb 3, 2017 | Health

****UPDATE: The Do Not Use order was lifted Saturday afternoon.**** Orange Water and Sewer Authority is now directing customers to not use OWASA-provided water until further notice. Officials say the water supply in the OWASA...

How to Have a Safe Yet Fun New Year’s Eve

Posted by Staff | Dec 30, 2016 | Safety

New Year’s Eve is a big time for parties and celebrations across the country, but according to the Durham Police Department, it’s important to keep safety in mind when with friends and family. The department released a...

Chapel Hill, Businesses and Cyclists Agree to Temporary Rosemary Street Striping

Posted by Blake Hodge | Dec 23, 2016 | Traffic

After a controversy erupted over parking spots for local businesses or bike lanes on Rosemary Street in downtown Chapel Hill, town officials say a new striping plan has the support of all involved parties. Town manager Roger...

Pedestrian Struck in Carrboro

Posted by Blake Hodge | Oct 28, 2016 | Safety

A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle on Friday morning in Carrboro, police have confirmed. An accident was initially reported just before 8:45 at the intersection of Weaver and Greensboro Streets. Carrboro Police Chief Walter...

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