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- 01/17/2018 9:38 AM
Winter Storm Inga Update: 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 17
Chapel Hill is expecting up to six inches of snow today. Town staff resources may be limited today and conditions will likely require early closures.
- 01/17/2018 7:43 AM
Transit Inclement Weather Update: 7:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 17
Based on the anticipated forecast and discussions with the Emergency Management staff, Chapel Hill Transit will move the start time for service back to 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan, 17.
- 01/16/2018 10:59 PM
UPDATE: Chapel Hill Police Investigating Motor Vehicle Collision Involving Pedestrian
The Chapel Hill Police Department is investigating a crash involving a motor vehicle and a pedestrian. The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene.
- 01/16/2018 7:13 PM
Transit Inclement Weather Update: Delayed Start Jan. 17, 2018
Chapel Hill Transit will likely begin service no earlier than 9 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2018.
- 01/16/2018 2:37 PM
Winter Storm Inga Preparation: 4 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 16
The National Weather Service in Raleigh is projecting 2-3 inches of snow from Winter Storm Inga beginning Wednesday morning.
- 01/11/2018 1:43 PM
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- 01/08/2018 2:14 PM
Wreath Comes Down, Sentiment Continues
The Chapel Hill Fire Department is asking the community to keep fire prevention in the forefront of your minds as the winter months roll on.
- 01/05/2018 4:59 PM
Chapel Hill Police, Fire Successfully Reverse Overdose with Naloxone
The Chapel Hill police and fire departments responded to an apparent overdose of heroin Friday and issued Naloxone to the person for a successful overdose reversal.
- 01/04/2018 8:00 PM
Transit Inclement Weather Update: Delayed Start Jan. 5, 2018
Chapel Hill Transit service will start at 8 a.m. Friday, Jan. 5. Routes will operate as normal except for B, CL, HS and Senior Shuttle.
- 01/04/2018 3:33 PM
Winter Storm Grayson Update: 4 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 4
It’s a good time to check on your neighbor.
- 01/04/2018 2:50 PM
Transit Inclement Weather Update (Jan. 4 1:30 p.m.)
These Chapel Hill Transit routes will operate as normal starting at 2 p.m. Jan. 4: CM, CW, D, NS, S, U and RU. Some routes will be modified due to road conditions.
- 01/04/2018 12:34 PM
Chapel Hill Transit Jan. 4 (11:30 a.m.) Winter Weather Update
Chapel Hill Transit service update: D, F, NS, S, RU and U routes are operating. Some routes are not operating and Transit is not operating in some areas due to bad road conditions.
- 01/04/2018 6:39 AM
Winter Storm Grayson Update: 6:30 a.m Thursday, Jan. 4
“Please stay off the roads Thursday morning to allow our crews and the sun some time to clear the hazardous travel conditions left by Grayson last night.”
- 01/03/2018 10:01 PM
Transit Inclement Weather Service Update
Due to deteriorating weather conditions, Chapel Hill Transit will end service at 9:30 p.m. tonight.
- 01/03/2018 5:21 PM
Charges Given in Saturday Armed Robbery
The Chapel Hill Police Department charged Roman Gonzalez, 16, of 605 Jones Ferry Road, Carrboro, in connection with an armed robbery that took place Saturday, Dec. 30.
- 01/02/2018 3:19 PM
Keeping an Eye on Winter Storm Track
While major impacts due to weather are not expected, Town staff is taking necessary preparation steps and encourage you to do the same.
- 01/02/2018 2:48 PM
Arrest Made in Armed Robbery/Kidnapping
The Chapel Hill Police Department arrested Roman Gonzalez, 16, of 605 Jones Ferry Road, Carrboro, in connection with an armed robbery/kidnapping that took place Friday, Dec. 29.
- 12/28/2017 2:46 PM
Protect water pipes from freezing
With subfreezing temperatures in the forecast, OWASA encourages customers to take steps to protect their water pipes and prevent water damage from frozen and burst pipes.
- 12/21/2017 8:50 AM
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- 12/20/2017 3:07 PM
Chapel Hill Police Warn of Virtual Kidnapping Calls
The Chapel Hill Police Department has recently received multiple reports from residents about phone scams claiming virtual kidnappings and making ransom demands.