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No. 19 UNC women's basketball cruises past Florida, 77-57, in the Jumpman Invitational

| December 18

Carrboro Police Department

'I wouldn’t have done it any other way': Carrboro police Capt. Cornell Lamb retires

By Julianna Robbins | September 30

After over two decades of service, Lamb recently retired and said he believes it was time to move on and open up the door to something new.

A parking spot at the Carrboro Police Department.

Police Reports: Aug. 24 - Aug. 26

By Anna Pogarcic | August 29

Chapel Hill and Carrboro police reports for Aug. 24 through Aug. 26.

Fire extinguished with no injuries at Estes Park Apartments

By Marin Wolf | June 5

Here's what happened with the fire at Estes Park Apartments on Tuesday afternoon.

Police K-9s are officers too, so this organization helps outfit them for the role

By Brent Van Vliet | June 2

It's not just about looking on-duty, but being protected from threats when these K-9s enter high-risk situations. Thanks to a grant from Vested Interest ...

Chapel Hill police remind drivers to be vigilant following increased accidents

By Meredith Radford | May 29

Minimize accidents and maintain safe driving with these tips.

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Local fire departments team up with Chapel Hill-Carrboro Meals on Wheels

By cailey howard | March 18

Chapel Hill and Carrboro firefighters will be visiting the homes of Meals on Wheels recipients to complete safety checks of smoke alarms and carbon monoxide ...

Police Reports: Jan. 15 - Jan.17

By Anna Pogarcic | January 21

Keep up with crime in Chapel Hill and Carrboro:

Orange County Sheriff's Department to adopt body cameras

By Lyell McMerty | November 28

The Orange County Sheriff's Department added body cameras to uniforms. Here's how this benefits officers and the communities they serve.

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Carrboro Elementary School active shooter call placed by student, police find

By Rachel Jones , David Saff and Lauren Talley | November 20

Check back with The Daily Tar Heel for more updates on the story.

Second former Town of Carrboro employee arrested in embezzlement case

By Mattias Miller | November 14

Christopher Cates, the previous public works superintendent for the Town of Carrboro, coincidently resigned in October — and thanks to an anonymous ...

Suspect arrested in association with Carrboro shooting last week

By Bailey Aldridge | November 2

Just after 2 a.m. last Friday, officers responded to a call at 810 Old Fayetteville Road and found two people suffering from gunshot wounds. ...

Worried about a drinking ticket ruining your life? Here's what you need to know

By Cole Villena | October 9

"As college-age students, we don't really take it that seriously until it actually happens to somebody or something tragic happens from drinking. It's ...

A home in Windsor airs out along with all its contents after it was hit in 2016 by Hurricane Matthew.

Fayetteville issues mandatory evacuations amid flooding risk

By Michael Taffe | September 10

Town, state and national officials weigh in and offer guidance for the upcoming Hurricane Florence. Gov. Roy Cooper issued a state of emergency and requested ...

Hillsborough PD offers a more philanthropic alternative to burning your Nikes

By Jamey Cross | September 5

Following the destructive responses to Nike's controversial ad campaign starring Colin Kaepernick, Hillsborough police have asked members of the community ...

During Silent Sam twilight service and dance party, police use a pepper fogger.

Number of protesters arrested at Silent Sam since Aug. 20 rises to 17

By Charlie McGee and Myah Ward | August 31

Many in the Chapel Hill community feared Thursday night’s Silent Sam demonstration would turn to violence following Chancellor Carol Folt’s statement ...

A UNC student lights a joint filled with marijuana as part of a photo illustration. U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis, R-NC, co-sponsored a bill that would legalize medical marijuana.

In case you're paranoid — here's what to expect from local police on 4/20

By Mattias Miller | April 19

4/20 may be coming, but the Chapel Hill and Carrboro police departments will be operating under business as usual.

Carrboro police presents findings of recent racial bias study

By Claire Willmschen | April 18

The Carrboro Police Department detailed their findings on their own racial biases in their policing to the Board of Aldermen on Tuesday. Here's what they ...

Update: ICE has detained about 25 people this past week in the Triangle area

By Rebecca Ayers | April 12

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials have detained at least two Carrboro residents and at least four other county residents in the past ...

Carrboro police department gives its seventh Naloxone shot, saves life

By Cole Kordus | February 7

Lt. Keith Webster of the Carrboro police department saved the life of an overdosing driver last weekend with the help of the Orange County Health Department ...

Furry friends provide help to local police

By Caroline Levine | November 5

They might look cute, but they can bite. Police dogs are used throughout Orange County, training for months and learning to track, smell narcotics and ...