Chapel Hill police logged 447 events during the two-week period, breaking down into 326 general incidents, 83 traffic accidents, and 38 arrests. Carrboro’s smaller footprint reflected 170 total events: 126 incidents, 22 arrests, 11 accidents, and 11 citations.
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Snooze will reopen its Chapel Hill location (1800 E Franklin St., Ste. 003) on Sunday, March 1.
The Chatham County Sheriff’s Office gathered Thursday, February 19, at the Pittsboro United Methodist Church Life Center for its annual Awards Ceremony and Swearing-In
Carolina Performing Arts at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has released the third chapter of its “Artists Are Athletes/Athletes Are Artists™” storytelling series
The Town of Chapel Hill is opening a new downtown police substation, located at 306 West Franklin Street.
Release of PORCH Communities’ 2025 Impact Report, documenting a year of significant growth and community-driven hunger relief across the U.S.
With the water temperature hovering at a brisk 39 degrees, participants didn’t hesitate Saturday as they rushed into Jordan Lake for the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office’s annual Polar Plunge at Seaforth Beach.
Chapel Hill Police Department has received 24 reports of checks being stolen sometime after they were dropped in a mailbox outside the USPS office on S. Estes Drive.
Extraordinary Ventures is launching a new thrift store aimed at creating job opportunities for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, while preserving a longtime community resource.
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today announced 22 measles cases in North Carolina since late December 2025.
The Ackland Art Museum will open two new exhibitions on Jan. 30, 2026
As Carrboro updates its Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) and pursues a long-term downtown development strategy, town leaders and residents are weighing how — and how fast — the town should grow.
CHAPEL HILL — W. Rosemary. Street is closed between Church Street and Mitchell Lane due to a water main break. Community members should use Franklin Street to detour.
CHAPEL HILL — W. Rosemary. Street is closed between Church Street and Mitchell Lane due to a water main break. Community members should use Franklin Street to detour.
For more than seven decades, the Christmas House Project of the Chapel Hill Service League has helped make the holidays brighter for local children, becoming a cherished Chapel Hill tradition rooted in care, dignity, and community spirit. This year they had 21l volunteers and served approximately 840 children.
RALEIGH — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is reporting the first pediatric flu-related death for the 2025-2026 flu season. A child in the western region of the state recently died due to complications of influenza. To protect the family’s privacy, additional information will not be released.
Take a closer look at upcoming live performances of music and theatre in the Chapel Hill and Carrboro area in the coming days and weeks.
UNC Health has been unable to reach a new, fair agreement with Cigna. As a result, starting December 1, 2025, UNC Health hospitals, clinics and providers are “out of network” for Cigna members. That could mean higher costs for Cigna members who visit UNC Health providers, clinics and hospitals.
Orange County Animal Services reminds citizens to consider the safety of pets as the winter season approaches. If possible, pets should be kept indoors during freezing weather. Freezing temperatures can be dangerous for pets and people.
As Thanksgiving draws near, The Local Reporter pays tribute to the season of giving and giving thanks with a series of old articles. These articles show community members giving back, either their time, their money, or their energies. They show the true spirit of Thanksgiving.
Award-winning Zimbabwean artist blends faith, creativity and global leadership as he builds a new chapter in North Carolina.
After a successful first year in Chapel Hill, the Crisis Assistance, Response, and Engagement (CARE) team is now serving Carrboro and is planning to add staffing for a second mobile unit, which will allow for longer operating hours.
Update (11/19/2025 11:20am): Investigators have identified a 17-year-old suspect and are seeking a juvenile petition for sexual battery in the November 7 incident. Officers are continuing increased patrols in the area of the reported incidents.
CHAPEL HILL – Tens of thousands of Triangle residents remain caught in the middle of an ongoing contract dispute between Cigna Health Plan and UNC Health, which includes UNC Hospitals in Chapel Hill, UNC Rex in Raleigh, and dozens of clinics statewide.
ORANGE COUNTY – While there is much about North Carolina’s Machinery Act that could be improved to strengthen fairness and equity in property taxation, the most pressing issues identified in Orange County are not directly related to state law.
Do you believe in ghosts? One family who fled from an oceanfront home in South Nags Head does.
ORANGE COUNTY – A loose flock of sheep that kept Chatham Sheriff’s Animal Resource Center (ARC) staff busy this summer is now fully rehomed after the last two animals were sold in a public auction on Tuesday.
Chapel Hill Police have arrested and charged a suspect in connection with the shooting that took place earlier this evening near the intersection of Franklin and Graham Streets.
The Chapel Hill Police Department is seeking the community’s assistance locating a missing person. Dyani Grant, 15, of Chapel Hill, was last seen around 12pm Monday in the area of Seawell School Rd. and High School Rd.
It has been a little over a month since Tropical Storm Chantal wreaked havoc on area homes and businesses, causing over $56 million in damage on July 6.